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West Asia Energy Shock: Oil prices eased after a spike tied to renewed Middle East risk, helping steady global stocks as investors watch bond yields and growth pressure. India-Russia Oil: India says it will keep buying Russian crude even after a US sanctions waiver lapsed, citing market supply and energy security. Modi in Europe: PM Modi arrived in Norway for the India-Nordic summit, pushing dialogue on Ukraine and West Asia plus global-institution reform. Southeast Asia Growth Watch: Q1 GDP growth slowed across major economies as high crude costs weighed on consumers and tourism. Health Sovereignty: Africa faces a fresh Ebola alert as donor support shrinks, with calls for more self-funded preparedness. Human Rights & Death Penalty: Amnesty says only Singapore and Vietnam carry out executions in SE Asia, with Singapore’s numbers rising sharply. Crime Crackdown: Southeast Asian scam networks are shifting to Sri Lanka, with arrests of over 1,000 foreigners since January. Local Life: Philippines ranks 2nd in workplace happiness in a Jobstreet by SEEK survey. Environment: Authorities investigate carved initials on a gray whale carcass in Washington.

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