AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Security Shock: China’s rare submarine-launched long-range ballistic missile test in the Pacific drew swift condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the US, with Beijing calling it routine training. South China Sea Law Push: Fourteen countries reaffirmed the 2016 arbitral ruling as final and legally binding, rejecting any legal basis for China’s maritime claims while urging peaceful dispute resolution. West Asia Energy Tension: Iran announced it will close the Strait of Hormuz “until further notice,” as the US launched fresh strikes after attacks on a Cyprus-flagged container ship, raising fears of wider disruption to shipping and oil markets. ASEAN Crisis Readiness: The Philippines urged ASEAN to strengthen crisis communication and coordination after West Asia tensions exposed vulnerabilities in energy, trade and food supply chains. Typhoon Bavi Aftermath: Typhoon Bavi hit China’s east coast after mass evacuations, with flooding and landslides reported and 134 injured in Taiwan. Regional Trade Talks: India and Canada wrapped a third CEPA negotiation round in Ottawa, aiming to finish talks in 2026. Local Governance Wins: Uttarakhand CM Dhami delivered a sewing machine to help a resident start a jute bag business, while Haryana launched an upgraded liquor “Track and Trace” system.
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