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    Anyone there to pull Lankans out of inflation and poor fiscal management?

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    Pakistan government runs into political storm as it works to obtain IMF loan

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    Revellers cross international borders to welcome 2022; throw caution to the wind

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    Myanmar: EU slams junta for killing aid workers

    The chorus for action against Myanmar's military junta is increasing following the Christmas Eve killing of aid workers attached to Save The Children. Now,...
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    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan receives a consignment of 1800 metric tonnes wheat from Pakistan

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