AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTerritorial Pushback: France and Canada plan a symbolic visit to Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon next week to defend national sovereignty after Donald Trump shared a map coloring parts of North America and French overseas territories with the US flag. Middle East Energy Tensions: Diplomacy around the Strait of Hormuz hit a snag as Iran and Gulf states postponed a meeting in Oman, while Saudi shut down an oil pipeline after drone attacks, raising fears for global supplies. BRICS Diplomacy & Tech: India’s Modi showcased deep-tech at the BRICS-linked Bharat Innovates Exposition, while leaders including Putin, Xi and Pezeshkian met on the summit sidelines. AI Governance Debate: AI leaders backed calls to slow development amid safety concerns, as US inflation and central-bank expectations keep markets jittery. Regional Politics: South Korea’s President Lee’s approval slid to a new low amid controversy over a Cabinet reshuffle and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty. Local Governance: New Zealand’s local authorities want a pause on fast-tracked housing referrals over cost-recovery and council decision overruns.
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