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Air industry recovery gathering pace despite uncertainty: IATA
Air industry recovery gathering pace despite uncertainty: IATA
by  AFP

Air passengers are expected to hit 83 percent of pre-pandemic levels this year and the aviation industry's return to profit is "within reach" in 2023 despite ongoing uncertainty, the International Air Transport Association said on Monday.

Bankrupt Sri Lanka opens IMF talks, begins shutdown
Bankrupt Sri Lanka opens IMF talks, begins shutdown
by  AFP

Sri Lanka closed schools and halted all non-essential government services on Monday, beginning a two-week shutdown to conserve fast-depleting fuel reserves as the International Monetary Fund opened talks with Colombo on a possible bailout.

Australian PM hopes for 'diplomatic' progress in Assange legal saga
Australian PM hopes for 'diplomatic' progress in Assange legal saga
by  AFP

Australia's prime minister said Monday he will engage "diplomatically" over the US prosecution of Julian Assange, but he is standing by earlier remarks questioning the purpose of further legal action. Instead, he said: "I intend to lead a government that engages diplomatically and appropriately with our partners."

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