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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 13

Xinhua
| March 14, 2026
2026-03-14

COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) on Friday announced the discovery of the largest groundwater source in the country.

The water source, located in Pitabeddara, Southern Province, was discovered during tube well drilling carried out near the local police station. (Sri Lanka-Groundwater-Discovery)

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PHNOM PENH -- The Cambodian government on Friday approved a draft law on combating online scams, which will deliver severe sentences to masterminds, a minister said.

The approval was made during a weekly Cabinet meeting, said Information Minister Neth Pheaktra. (Cambodia-Online Scam-Law)

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TOKYO -- The Japanese government on Friday approved a bill to establish a national intelligence committee, a move that has drawn questions and concerns from the public.

The cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to push for the bill's passage during the current parliamentary session and aims to formally establish the new national intelligence mechanism within this year. (Japan-Intelligence-Concern)

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NEW DELHI -- Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, long queues of people were witnessed in front of private Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) distribution agencies in various cities and towns across India on Friday, including the capital New Delhi.

There were reports of people facing difficulties in making online bookings for refilling domestic LPG cylinders. (India-LPG-Shortage) Enditem

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