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Sri Lankan Ex-Leader Arrives in Bangkok After Fleeing Protests

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Asia

By AFP

Former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled protests stemming from an economic crisis in his home country last month, reportedly plans to return to Singapore soon.

Thailand, US Agree to Boost Ties

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Burma

By The Bangkok Post

Visiting US Secretary of State Blinken and Thai Foreign Minister Don signed a strategic alliance communique and a supply chain MoU.

Former Japanese PM Abe Dies After Being Shot: Local Media

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World

By AFP

Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, was shot while speaking at an election rally in Nara and died in hospital; a 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

Former Japanese PM Abe Shot, Feared Dead

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World

By AFP

Abe was speaking in western Nara region when he was shot from behind; his condition has not been confirmed but was reported as ‘cardiorespiratory arrest’.

US Engages Shadow Govt as Biden Welcomes ASEAN Leaders

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Burma

By AFP

US officials met the NUG’s foreign minister on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit as the White House announced some $150 million in energy, maritime pledges for SE Asia.

Trade Deal, Myanmar on Agenda as Southeast Asian Leaders Gather in US

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Burma

By AFP

US officials are expected to show support for democratic forces in Myanmar and tout a scaled-back trade deal for the region at the two-day ASEAN-US summit in Washington. 

Myanmar Junta Reports 118 Omicron Cases

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The regime claims the spread is under control and the cases of the latest COVID-19 variant have almost all come from abroad and it is not spreading domestically.

Myanmar Coup Leader Min Aung Hlaing Barred From China-ASEAN Summit

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

ASEAN informed Beijing it would not accept the junta chief at the upcoming meeting to commemorate 30 years of ties between the country and the regional bloc.

Detained Myanmar Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Japanese Sword Restored

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Burma

By Kyodo News

The State Counselor, who has been held by the military regime since Feb. 1, approached the Japanese ambassador about restoring the sword before her arrest.

Tanintharyi Chief Minister Jailed for 11 Years by Myanmar Junta

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

U Myint Maung, who has been held since the February coup, was charged with alleged incitement, violation of COVID-19 rules and corruption.