Disasters and accidents

At least 21 people are killed and 38 others are injured in a traffic accident in Grishk District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/traffic-accident-afghanistan-helmand-9168a3862bfed7a967a2055fdd012f68

Politics and elections

The Noon Against Putin protest occurs. (The Washington Post)

• https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/17/russia-presidential-election-putin-protest/