News in Pics, March 23: Best photos from around the world

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III(L) as he is welcomed with an honor cordon as he arrives at the presidential palace for a meeting with with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Credit: AFP Photo

The phenomenon of silting and the irregularity of the rainfall has an impact on the river basin and consequently on fishing activity, one of the main economic sources of the city located in the inner Niger delta. Credit: AFP Photo

Smoke billows at the site of the Rohingya refugee camp where fire broke out in Cox's Bazar. Credit: Reuters Photo

A person holds a placard reading

Part of an illuminated sculpture 'Absorbed By Light' by artist Gali May Lucas is seen during the preview night for the River of Light Trail in Liverpool. Credit: Reuters Photo

The US city of Miami Beach, overrun by crowds of spring break tourists throwing Covid caution to the wind, has extended a state of emergency to stem the chaos. Credit: AFP Photo