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Top oil producers likely to hold course despite Ukraine war
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World's biggest shipping groups suspend Russian deliveries
The three biggest container shipping groups in the world announced Tuesday that they were suspending non-essential deliveries to Russia, adding to the country's economic isolation following a raft of sanctions by the West.
Sri Lanka imposes longest power cuts in 26 years
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Ukraine accuses Russia of air strikes on housing block, TV tower
Russian air strikes hit a residential block in Kharkiv and the main TV tower in the capital Kyiv, Ukraine said on Tuesday, as Moscow stepped up attacks despite sanctions and warnings of a humanitarian crisis.
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Chip firms play down Ukraine war supply fears
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Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities
Russian forces stepped up attacks on cities across Ukraine Tuesday and warned they would target security buildings in the capital Kyiv, as the West promised more devastating sanctions and the UN appealed for $1.7 billion for urgent aid.