AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeat Crisis in Europe: Spain recorded at least 1,028 heat-related deaths in June as a record-hot first half of the year worsened health risks for vulnerable people. AI Governance: A UN global AI science panel warns the window to set worldwide rules is closing fast as AI advances faster than governments can manage. Energy & Trade: Shell says global LNG trade in 2026 could match last year’s 422 million tonnes if the Strait of Hormuz stays open, with demand rising toward 2050. USMCA Countdown: The US is expected not to extend the US-Mexico-Canada trade pact, starting a sunset clock as negotiations continue. Regional Security Diplomacy: Qatar met UK officials to review cooperation and discuss regional stability after a US-Iran MoU, including Lebanon. Corruption Policy Push (Philippines): The government launched work on a National Anti-Corruption Strategy built around UNCAC pillars like prevention, enforcement, and asset recovery. Africa Trade Gains: Afreximbank reports Nigeria’s intra-Africa trade rose to $9.02B in 2025, boosted by AfCFTA tariff concessions and logistics corridors. World Cup Drama: Bosnia and Herzegovina reached the knockout stage and now face the US with a spot in the round of 16 on the line. Business & Markets: Eurozone inflation cooled to 2.8% in June as energy pressures eased, while New Zealand’s market opened softer in early July.
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