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ASEAN foreign ministers to push for tougher action on Myanmar

ASEAN foreign ministers to push for tougher action on Myanmar

Malaysia is set to lead a push for tougher action on Myanmar when a regional bloc of foreign ministers meet this week, as anger mounts at the junta for stonewalling crisis resolution efforts.

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Macau to reopen after Covid sinks gaming revenue to record low

Macau to reopen after Covid sinks gaming revenue to record low

Macau was set to remove most coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday after the casino hub's gaming revenue hit its lowest level on record.

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Hong Kong Sevens fans can drink, but not eat, in stands

Hong Kong Sevens fans can drink, but not eat, in stands

Rugby fans in the stands at November's Hong Kong Sevens will be allowed to drink, but not eat, with masks having to be worn between sips, an official said on Monday.

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HSBC H1 pre-tax profit falls, says to pay quarterly dividends

HSBC H1 pre-tax profit falls, says to pay quarterly dividends

HSBC on Monday said pre-tax profit fell in the first half of 2022 but it intends to resume quarterly dividends next year as its annual outlook remained positive.

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Tunisia library races to preserve rich polyglot press archive

Tunisia library races to preserve rich polyglot press archive

In the basement of the National Library of Tunis, conservator Hasna Gabsi combs through shelves of newspapers dating back to the mid-19th century to select the latest to digitise.

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OPEC+ walks 'fine line' between US and Russia

OPEC+ walks 'fine line' between US and Russia

The OPEC+ group of oil exporters are set to hammer out a new strategy at their meeting Wednesday, with all eyes on how they will react to soaring crude prices.

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Syria's last traditional boat-makers keep ancient craft afloat

Syria's last traditional boat-makers keep ancient craft afloat

Khaled Bahlawan hammers nails into a traditional wooden boat he built by hand, toiling under the scorching sun on Syria's Mediterranean coast to preserve a disappearing ancient skill.

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BTS' J-Hope makes history on Lollapalooza festival stage

BTS' J-Hope makes history on Lollapalooza festival stage

K-pop superstar J-Hope of BTS made history on Sunday as the closer at Chicago's annual Lollapalooza weekend, becoming the first South Korean act to headline a major US music festival.

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Senegal ruling coalition claims poll victory as opposition cries foul

Senegal ruling coalition claims poll victory as opposition cries foul

President Macky Sall's ruling coalition claimed victory in Senegal's legislative elections but the opposition rejected the assertion as a "prefabricated majority".

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Alibaba shares extend losses on US delisting fear

Alibaba shares extend losses on US delisting fear

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba led technology stocks lower in Hong Kong on Monday after US authorities put it on a watchlist that could see it delisted in New York if it does not comply with disclosure orders.

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