AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASEAN Cooperation Push: The Philippines’ Senate backed an ASEAN extradition treaty, aiming to stop fugitives from using borders as “safe harbor.” Asian Games Readiness: South Korea warned Nagoya’s Asian Games housing is the “worst ever,” with beds too short in container-style huts and reports of leaking facilities, as visa delays also hit some Indian track and field athletes. West Asia Energy Shock: Brent jumped above $108 after drone attacks shut Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, while Malaysia faces rising fuel subsidy strain as Hormuz and shipping risks worsen. Pakistan Rates Hold: Pakistan’s central bank kept its key rate at 11.5% as inflation climbs and Middle East risks keep import costs elevated. US Sanctions on Russia-Iran Links: The US Treasury sanctioned Russia’s VTB over alleged Iran sanctions evasion and terrorism support. China Diplomacy Drive: Xi’s high-level tour across Central Asia, the Middle East and South Asia spotlights deeper Global South ties via SCO and BRICS. Tech & Policy: US Trump dismissed AI slowdown calls as a “conspiracy,” while China rejected a proposed AI “pause” and signaled its own approach to mobilisation and control. Public Health & Society: Indigenous groups renewed calls against land plunder and repression; dengue alerts spread as climate shifts widen mosquito-borne risks.
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