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Max Level Wins PR Mandate for Riot Games in India and South Asia
European Gaming
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June 6, 2025
Max Level, a leading marketing and PR agency built by gamers, has won the public relations mandate for Riot Games India and South Asia, the global video game developer and publisher behind genre-defining games such as League of Legends, Team Fight...
SSFF & ASIA 2025 Save The Earth! The Minister Of The Environment Award Goes To Damji From Iran!
MENAFN
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June 6, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The SSFF & ASIA 2025 Environment Minister's Award goes to Iranian film, "Damji" by Director: Nazanin Chitsaz, which focuses on global warming and depicts a child collecting drops of wastewater and carrying them to a distant...
World News | India, Central Asia Pledge Joint Action on Health, Climate, and Clean Energy
Latestly
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June 6, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to collaborative...
9th China-South Asia Expo to open on larger scale as foreign businesses show growing interest in Chinese market
Global Times
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A press conference is held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing on June 6, 2025. Photo: Yin Yeping/GT China is willing to strengthen its already broad ties with major business associations and trade and investment promotion...
Japan remains Việt Nam's priority: President
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — President Lương Cường on June 6 hosted a reception for Japanese Ambassador to Việt Nam Ito Naoki, during which he affirmed that Japan remains a key partner and a top priority in Việt Nam's foreign policy. The President noted with delight...
The (Not So) Secret Discrimination of Christians in Islamic-led Countries
International Christian Concern
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June 6, 2025
6/6/2025 Middle East/Asia (International Christian Concern) — Brunei, Iran, and Yemen, among others, follow Sharia law, a legislative system that governs citizens using various interpretations of Islamic criteria. In Pakistan and the Maldives,...
Vietnam scraps two-child policy as Southeast Asia births drop
Nikkei Asia
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June 6, 2025
BANGKOK/HANOI/SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asian countries are scrambling to tackle falling birth rates, with Vietnam abolishing its two-child policy this week to take on an issue also plaguing neighbors Thailand and Singapore. Although Vietnam's total...
Kenya eyes Asian ties to counter US tariffs: trade minister
Nikkei Asia
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June 6, 2025
NAIROBI -- Facing the prospect of heavy U.S. tariffs and a broader turn toward protectionism, Kenya will work toward greater economic integration with the rest of Africa and seek trade opportunities in Asia, Investments, Trade and Industry...
Asia's cleanest village is located in India. Here's all you need to know about it
GQ India
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June 6, 2025
India is home to the Taj Mahal, which is one of the seven wonders of the World. The country boasts several notable records, including the world’s longest railway platform located in Hubli, the largest cricket stadium in the world—Narendra Modi...
Authorities: Travis Decker might travel by Pacific Crest Trail
NCW Life Channel - Washington
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CHELAN COUNTY — Forest service roads and trails in the Upper Icicle Valley have already been shut down amid the manhunt for accused murderer Travis Decker. Now the closure is expanding, to include areas around the remote village of Stehekin and in...
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar outlines major economic priorities at India-Central Asia Business Council Meet
New Delhi Times
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June 6, 2025
Addressing the India-Central Asia Business Council in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the need to strengthen economic ties between India and the Central Asian nations. He welcomed the high-level participation from...
Medicines for Haiti, 12 More Countries, Depart from Direct Relief
Direct Relief
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June 6, 2025
By Lara Cooper Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 644 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 13 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.2 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications...
Minister Bahlil Says Raja Ampat Mining Permit Issued Before His Tenure
Tempo.co
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June 6, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia clarified that the nickel mining permit for operations in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, was granted before he took office. The statement followed the government’s recent...
China Showcases Coast Guard Power To Enable Pacific Patrols
StratNews Global
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June 6, 2025
Home China China Showcases Coast Guard Power To Enable Pacific Patrols The Chinese Coast Guard demonstrated the capabilities of one of its largest ships, used to enforce maritime law in the Taiwan Strait, to Pacific Island ministers last week....
The World Keeps Turning: The man who would be king
Daily Hampshire Gazette - Massachusetts
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June 6, 2025
Donald Trump recently said that in his second term, “I run the country and the world” without worrying about advisers, elected and appointed government officials, and courts working against him. Even within the context of comparing his two terms,...
Dell appoints Manish Gupta as India president and MD
The Hindu
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June 6, 2025
Dell Technologies on Friday announced the appointment of Manish Gupta as president and managing director for India, effective immediately. Mr. Gupta would spearhead the company’s strategic growth initiatives and drive sales in India. Based in...
Good engagement with India’s all-party delegation: India and Emerging Asia Economics Chairperson praises unity among political parties
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 5, 2025
Washington, DC [US], June 6 (ANI): India and Emerging Asia Economics Chairperson Richard Rossow said that the all-party delegation's interaction with think tanks was "good" and praised the unity among political parties. The all-party delegation,...
‘Asia’s chokers’ smile at last: Uzbekistan’s hurt over as they reach first World Cup
The Guardian
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June 6, 2025
There was no choking for Uzbekistan this time, or if there was, it was in an attempt to hold back tears of joy. Those eight minutes of added time on Thursday in Abu Dhabi were long but then it has been a long wait and a long road to qualify for a...
Does Russia or China Have the Strongest Military in Asia?
24/7 Wall St.
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June 6, 2025
Key Points Russia and China dominate the Asian continent in terms of military prowess Russia relies on hordes of legacy tech, tanks, and artillery, but it has some of the most advanced aircraft on the planet and the largest stockpile of nuclear...
Asia Family Office Expert Resurfaces at US Advisory Firm
finews.asia
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June 6, 2025
A family office and former executive of UBS and Credit Suisse has joined a US-headquartered advisory firm. Lansberg Gersick Advisors (LGA) has appointed Thomas Ang as a partner, according to a LinkedIn post. Based in Singapore, he is responsible...