AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Islands Forum Tension: China warned of “consequences” after Taiwan’s foreign minister attended Palau’s PIF opening ceremony, as Beijing lodged objections and several leaders skipped the summit amid wider geopolitical friction. Indo-Pacific Drills: Indonesia, the US and more than a dozen allies launched “Super Garuda Shield” in Bandung, with 4,700 troops and cyber and special forces training running to Sept 11. SCO Summit Diplomacy: In Bishkek, Xi, Putin and Modi headlined the 26th SCO summit, with Modi urging a shift from “endless war” toward peace in Ukraine and West Asia talks also on the agenda. India Growth Watch: India’s April-June GDP rose 7.8%, beating expectations on services and a manufacturing upside, even as West Asia conflict pressures linger. West Asia Escalation: US President Trump vowed retaliation against Iran after attacks on US forces in Jordan and the UAE, while oil prices jumped. Health in the Pacific: Fiji urged neighbours to learn from its costly HIV crisis, calling for shared research and earlier regional response. Australia Visa Uncertainty: Reported proposed changes to Australian student visas left Bhutanese applicants in limbo. Business & Trade: ICTSI’s Mexico terminal won approval to handle ultra-large container ships up to 15.5m drafts, boosting its Latin America capacity.
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