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Biden signs bill to declassify intel on Covid-19 origins

This comes amid claims by US officials, agencies that virus came from Wuhan lab

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IMF approves nearly US$3 bil bailout for Sri Lanka

Nation’s president says this allows access to up to US$7 bil from various sources

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China’s Xi Jinping meets Putin in Moscow in reaffirming of ties

Former says Beijing wants political settlement of Ukraine crisis, rejects Cold War mentality and unilateral sanctions

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ICC arrest warrant against Putin valid for life, says chief prosecutor

No statute of limitations for war crimes, notes Karim Khan

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Thailand dissolves Parliament, set for May election

Ex-leader’s daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra polling far ahead of PM Prayut Chan-o-cha

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Vietnam Airlines resumes regular flights to Beijing after three-year hiatus

This marks milestone for company as it seeks to expand its network

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Demonstrators call for France’s withdrawal from Nato

Thousands urge immediate halt to arms deliveries to Ukraine

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Putin makes surprise visit to Mariupol in occupied Ukraine

Kremlin says Russian president spoke with local residents, drove around in city

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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missile towards East Sea

Seoul says detected launch at 11.05am, its military is maintaining full readiness in cooperation with US

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Serbia, Kosovo agree on implementation of EU-backed deal to normalise ties

Final agreement required to progress Balkan nations’ integration into bloc

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6.7-magnitude quake hits Ecuador, kills at least 12

Tremor that struck southern town of Balao also felt in Peru

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ICAO to hear MH17 case filed by Netherlands, Australia against Russia

This follows filing of joint complaint by two countries in March 2022

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Expecting ‘arrest’ on Tuesday, Trump calls for protests

Former US president cites ‘leak’ from Manhattan district attorney’s office