Indonesia removes palm oil export levy until Aug 31

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COLOMBO — Sri Lanka's ousted president, who fled overseas this week to escape a popular uprising against his government, has said he...

H&M says to wind down business in Russia

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STOCKHOLM - H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said on Monday (July 18) it had decided to wind down its business...

South Korea, Australia among 4 countries seeking to host 2023 Asian Cup

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South Korea, Australia, Indonesia and Qatar have submitted 'Expressions of Interest' to replace China as hosts of next year's Asian...

Is Yuzuru Hanyu about to retire? Japanese figure skating icon to hold news conference

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TOKYO — Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu will hold a news conference on Tuesday (July 19), at which...

Bangkok cabby who ‘turned aggressive’ towards Singaporean couple amid fare dispute fined, has license temporarily suspended

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The Bangkok taxi driver who brandished a knife to intimidate a Singaporean couple amid a fare dispute has been fined...

Sri Lanka parliament speaker accepts Rajapaksa’s resignation

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COLOMBO — The speaker of parliament in crisis-hit Sri Lanka has accepted a resignation letter from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, having...

South Korea seeks to kickstart talks to resolve historical feuds with Japan

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SEOUL - South Korea hopes a high-level visit to Tokyo next week will kickstart talks aimed at a breakthrough in...

Former finance minister Sunak cements lead in race to be Britain’s PM

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LONDON — Former finance minister Rishi Sunak cemented his lead over rivals to become Britain's next prime minister on Thursday (July...

High-pressure oxygen shows promise in long Covid; earlier Omicron infection may protect against subvariants