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UNAMA raises concern over "credible reports of civilian casualties" follow
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UNAMA and Amnesty report civilian casualties following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. While Islamabad claims the "precise" strikes "neutralised" 70 militants linked to TTP and Daesh, the UN mission confirms 13 civilians killed and calls for an immediat
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Klook and Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau sign MoU to advance inbound to
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Singapore, February 24: Klook, a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, today announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (OCTB).
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"Reports of harm to civilians must be subjected to impartial investigation
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In a post on X by Amnesty International South Asia, the organisation said it was "deeply concerned by the reports of civilian casualties caused by Pakistan's airstrike in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on 21 and 22 February."
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ADB partners with Aavas Financiers to expand affordable housing, MSME lend
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a senior secured debt financing package of up to USD 108 million (in Indian rupee equivalent) with Aavas Financiers Limited to expand access to affordable housing loans for lower-income households and business loans for micro, small, and medium-siz
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"Carney visit will elevate relationship," says Asia-Pacific Foundation of
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"Look, Canada and India share a lot of things in common. We are both federal parliamentary democracies. And in that sense, as you may well know, the Indian constitution was inspired by the Canadian federal system. So I think we have a lot of things that we can cooperate on trade, on human
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US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur to visit Bangladesh early March
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US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Paul Kapur will pay a visit to Bangladesh early in March, as per a statement by the Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh on Monday.
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Judoka Rohit Majgul earns his spot for CWG & Asian Games 2026
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Majgul's dominance is no flash in the pan as he has also remained undefeated in the last two Senior Nationals, further proving his consistency and technical mastery.
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Hyderabad's Ethika Insurance Wins International Insurtech Award -- Proof T
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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 23: At a time when most Indian insurance brokers are still navigating the transition from paper to PDF, Ethika Insurance Broking has leapfrogged the conversation entirely -- earning international recognition for building something Asia's insurance indu
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Iran minister Araghchi to meet with US envoy Witkoff in Geneva for next ro
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Amidst possibility of military conflict with the United States, the minister said he was still working on a draft proposal to be presented to the American side, adding that a deal could be reached quickly between Tehran and Washington DC.
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APAC office supply to peak this year; India likely to lead with around 40%
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The supply of Grade-A office spaces in the Asia Pacific region is expected to hit a new peak of 61.3 million square feet in calendar year 2026, rising 10.8 per cent from 55.3 million square feet in 2025, on the net floor area (NFA) basis, and India alone is likely to account for 40 per cent
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Vitafoods Asia 2026 Expands by 30%: A Bigger, More Dynamic Trade Event wit
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Bangkok [Thailand], February 23: With a remarkable 30% growth in size and participation, Vitafoods Asia 2026 organised by Informa Markets, is set to redefine the nutraceutical industry in Asia, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and collaboration. The event will feature an ex
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NextFin Asia: A New Dedicated Fund for the Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia Pro
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Luxembourg City [Luxembourg] / Singapore, February 23: The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) announces a major evolution of the Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia program with the launch of its first dedicated investment fund, delivered through NextFin Asia. Launched in partnership w
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