AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAfghanistan: Opium cultivation more than quadrupled in 2026 despite the Taliban’s ban, UNODC reports, as poverty pushes farmers back to the crop and the UN urges alternative livelihoods. Israel: Netanyahu remains caretaker prime minister after his bloc fell short of a majority; Arab parties’ 19 seats could shape coalition talks. Housing: South Korea plans six new Gyeonggi sites for 76,700 homes, lifting its greater Seoul target to 103,900, while investigating suspected land speculation. Disaster Response: Cyclone Arnab has caused flooding and deaths in India; central authorities say national and state rescue teams are responding. Green Jobs: ASEAN delegates called for more investment, skills training and resources to turn green-transition pledges into decent work while protecting workers’ rights. Regional Cooperation: Singapore’s foreign minister is due in Pakistan for talks and a disaster-management cooperation agreement. Sinjar: Iraqi Kurdistan’s interior ministry urged Baghdad to implement the UN-backed agreement, warning unilateral arrangements could worsen security and administrative tensions.
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