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Germany frets over reduced Russia gas supplies

Fears rise that Gazprom might turn off tap amid frosty relations over Ukraine conflict

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Sri Lankan protesters hand over Rajapaksa’s cash to police

Demonstrators find 17.85 mil rupees left by fleeing president in occupied residence 

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China detains alleged bank fraud ‘gang’ after rare mass protests

Criminal group made illegal transfers via fictitious loans, effectively took over local banks, cops say

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Russian aggression in Ukraine possible contributor to Sri Lanka crisis: Blinken

US secretary of state again urges Moscow to allow passage of grain shipments

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Rupture averted: Pacific Islands Forum remains whole after talks

Last-minute agreement prevents break-up as negotiations reveal regional strengths, vulnerabilities, writes Tess Newton Cain

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World population to hit eight bil this year: United Nations

India set to surpass China as most populous nation next year, says sec-gen

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Macau lockdown begins, Hong Kong mulls health code app

First casino lockdown in over two years, overrides previous deal between industry, govt

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S’pore follows suit with M’sia, advises deferring travel to Sri Lanka

Singaporeans already there should be vigilant, take precautions, says Foreign Affairs Ministry

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Japan’s ruling party wins upper house election after Abe’s death

Liberal Democratic Party wins over 75 seats with coalition partner Komeito

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Leaked Uber docs reveal bare-knuckle expansion tactics: probe

Investigation finds company leveraged violence from taxi industry against drivers for support

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North Korea fires suspected rocket launchers: Seoul

South closely monitoring for additional launches, says National Security Office

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Sri Lanka protesters refuse to budge till president leaves office

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled with the navy, announced resignation on Wednesday

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UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss announces leadership bid

Number of candidates to succeed Boris Johnson now at 11