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Shanghai lockdown: iPhone maker halts operations at China sites

A major producer of Apple's iPhone has become the latest manufacturer to halt operations because of the lockdown in Shanghai.

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How posh British schools are branching out in Asia

More than 40 years ago, Lyn Khaw traveled thousands of miles from her South East Asian home to study at a top UK school.

She says making the… Read more

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Why are Sri Lankans protesting in the streets?

In recent days, thousands of Sri Lankans have taken to the streets to demand the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

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War set to cut Ukraine's economy by almost half

Ukraine's economy is set to shrink by almost half this year as a result of the war, the World Bank has said.

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Elon Musk will not join Twitter board, says boss

Elon Musk has decided not to join the board of Twitter, the company's chief executive Parag Agrawal says.

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Public sector staff hit as price rises outpace pay

Public sector pay for jobs such as NHS workers, teachers and civil servants fell further behind price rises in the three months to February, figures… Read more

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Nepal limits imports as foreign currency reserves slide

Nepal has restricted imports of non-essential goods - including cars, cosmetics and gold - after its foreign currency reserves dropped.

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Sri Lanka warns it will default on its foreign debt amid crisis

Sri Lanka has said it will temporarily default on its foreign debts amid its worst economic crisis in over 70 years.

Officials said the impact… Read more