Gas shortage hits Pakistan’s exports, adding to economic stress

About $250m of textiles exports were lost last month after mills in Punjab had to shut for 15 days on fuel shortages.
Gas shortage hits Pakistan’s exports, adding to economic stress
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India competition watchdog orders probe into Apple’s business

The order comes in response to allegations that Apple was abusing its dominant position in the apps market.
India competition watchdog orders probe into Apple’s business
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South Korea’s Moon pledges final push for peace with North

Securing peace with the North has been a key goal of Moon's term in office, which comes to an end in May.
South Korea’s Moon pledges final push for peace with North
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Australia pushes on with reopening amid milder impact of Omicron

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it is time to stop thinking about case numbers and focus on serious illness instead.
Australia pushes on with reopening amid milder impact of Omicron
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin contracts COVID-19

Austin, whose symptoms are said to be mild. will isolate at home for five days.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin contracts COVID-19
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Hong Kong’s Citizen News to close, amid fears for staff’s safety

Independent online outlet to close on Tuesday, citing fears for staff and an increasingly hostile media environment.
Hong Kong’s Citizen News to close, amid fears for staff’s safety
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Biden tells Ukraine will ‘respond decisively’ if Russia invades

US president makes commitment in call with Ukrainian counterpart as Russia troop build-up fuels tensions.
Biden tells Ukraine will ‘respond decisively’ if Russia invades
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