AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-China Deal: Xi’s Washington visit ends with tariff cuts on $30bn of goods and a new AI dialogue, plus plans for trade and crisis communications channels. UN Diplomacy: India’s Jaishankar tells the UNGA it will defend itself against terrorism and calls attacks on seafarers “simply unacceptable,” while Russia’s Lavrov backs India and Brazil for UNSC seats but rejects any “Western seats.” West Asia Shipping Shock: Malaysia warns escalation around Hormuz and Bab el-Mandab could hit global energy, trade and Southeast Asia’s cost of living; Iran’s push to reopen Hormuz is rejected by the US. Climate Pressure: Maharashtra declares drought across 74% of the state as El Niño-driven monsoon shortfalls threaten crops. Energy Transition: Maritime battery electrification and “peak shaving” with storage are highlighted as near-term ways to cut costs and emissions. Tourism & Travel: Bangladesh marks World Tourism Day with a push for 30+ tourism clusters and digital/AI-led upgrades. Sports (Philippines): UAAP action sees Ateneo beat Adamson and NU stun UP; Gilas women’s 3x3 adds another Asian Games silver.
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