AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCrowd Safety: A stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata killed 19 and injured 25. West Bengal has launched an investigation and announced compensation, amid questions over crowd control. In Gwalior, a truck crashed into devotees near a temple, killing 14; authorities are investigating. Para Sport: The Asian Para Games opened in Japan, bringing about 3,000 athletes from 45 national teams together for a week of competition. Trade and Diplomacy: Vietnam signed a free-trade deal with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, aiming to expand market access. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Central Asia and India with a major business delegation, seeking trade, energy and strategic ties. Climate Risk: The UN warns climate change could force up to 40.5 million people to move within South Asia by 2050. Economic Outlook: An IMF official says strong AI-related exports and investment are helping South Korea withstand global headwinds.
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