AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGlobal Economy: The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3% (from 3.5%), blaming higher oil prices and renewed inflation pressure tied to the Iran conflict. Middle East Security & Energy: The US and Iran traded claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz after weekend attacks, raising fears that diplomacy is slipping. EU Sanctions Debate: EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels to weigh new sanctions tied to Israeli settlement expansion, with unanimity vs qualified-majority rules complicating agreement. UK Counterterror Move: The UK designated Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organization and added two more Iran- and Russia-linked groups, expanding criminal penalties for support. Ukraine Governance: Ukraine’s PM Yulia Svyrydenko resigned in Zelenskyy’s wartime reshuffle, signaling a shift in how foreign-policy tasks are handled. Public Health: WHO says global tobacco use has fallen 27% since 2010, even as tobacco still kills millions annually. Climate & Development Finance: Multilateral development banks hit a record $162.5bn climate pledge in 2025, but World Bank climate targets are now in doubt. Disaster Response: Spain’s wildfire in Almeria rose to 13 deaths as authorities said it was stabilised and investigated possible causes. Digital Government: South Korea launched a trial “AI legal secretary” for civil servants to speed up policy legal checks. Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers reaffirmed Myanmar’s ASEAN membership and pushed practical steps under the Five-Point Consensus.
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