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Lulu Raghavan, President of APACLandorIndia, has risen through the ranks at Landor over 23 years to become the first female and first person of Indian origin in her role. Under her leadership, the India operations have seen double-digit growth in revenue and profit, with Landor being among the top-three highest-performing companies at WPP India in 2023. Raghavan's focus on building a strong regional leadership team and promoting diversity and inclusion has resulted in employee engagement...

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement of public funds in a fake jobs scam at the EU parliament, potentially damaging her 2027 presidential aspirations. The judge has yet to announce a sentence, with prosecutors seeking a five-year jail term and a five-year ban on holding public office for Le Pen. More updates on this case are expected to follow. Full Article

The Chinese government's veto of CK Hutchison Holding's port sales in Hong Kong has increased geopolitical risks for businesses in the city, potentially forcing companies to choose between the US and China amid strained ties. The move imperils Hong Kong's role as a bridge between China and the world, with potential repercussions for foreign and mainland Chinese businesses. Beijing's interference in the deal may signal a shift in how freely business transactions can occur without...

The United Nations food agency avoided drastic food aid cuts for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by maintaining monthly rations at $12 for those in Cox’s Bazar and $13 for those on Bhashan Char island. The U.S. announced $73 million in new funding through the WFP to support over 1 million Rohingya refugees, preventing a humanitarian crisis but highlighting ongoing needs for continued support. Human rights advocates expressed concerns about the refugees' plight, emphasizing the importance...

Volunteer rescue workers in Mandalay raced against time to find survivors in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, while others mourned their losses. The extent of the catastrophe was immense, with the junta declaring a state of emergency in six regions, exacerbating existing challenges in a city already grappling with a repressive government and civil war. Despite the lack of resources and equipment, ordinary people and international aid groups rushed to help, as residents faced...

South Korean police are investigating a man suspected of inadvertently starting the country's worst wildfires while cleaning gravesites, leading to 30 deaths and 48,000ha of forest burned. The 56-year-old man in North Gyeongsang province is believed to have ignited the fire while burning tree branches near his grandparents' graves. The fires have devastated historic sites and exposed demographic challenges in rural areas. Full Article