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- Skyrocketing fuel costs in Australia are raising concerns about the effects on major exports such as beef. The average price of gasoline over the week to Sunday was 2.53 Australian dollars per liter, or about 1.80 US dollars, which is about 1.4 times the annual average.
- Measles cases are on the rise across Japan at the fastest pace since 2020. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease, and can lead to death in serious cases. Symptoms include fever, coughing and a rash. The Japan Institute for Health Security says the preliminary number of patients reported in the week through March 22 was 13.
- Reckless cycling violations in Japan will be subject to new fines of up to 12,000 yen, or roughly 75 dollars, starting April 1. The so-called blue tickets apply to people aged 16 or older and will be issued for 113 violations. This adds to a system of red tickets for major violations. The National Police Agency says officers will basically respond to first-time offenders with guidance or a warning. Repeat violators or those who do not comply with the warning will face the fines.