AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPhilippines-Canada Strategic Partnership: Manila and Ottawa plan to upgrade ties into a strategic partnership spanning defense, maritime security, trade, tourism, and people-to-people links, anchored in shared principles like UNCLOS and the West Philippine Sea arbitral award. India-Japan Clean Energy Push: After their annual summit in New Delhi, the two countries expanded cooperation on biogas, green hydrogen, clean ammonia, solar tech, and energy resilience, while warning against moves that target third parties. UK Global Focus Warning: Outgoing PM Keir Starmer told successor Andy Burnham he can’t dial down diplomacy amid a “dangerous and volatile” world. AI Job Cuts Surge: A new report says AI-led restructuring drove tech layoffs in H1 2026 beyond all of 2025, with the US hit hardest. Air Cargo Outlook: Global air cargo tonnages rose in H1 despite Middle East disruptions, while rates stayed elevated. Energy Governance: Nigeria joined the IEA as an associate member, bringing a major oil producer into global energy oversight. Climate Alarm: Health experts warn of deadly impacts from unprecedented global heatwaves. Fair Tax Call: Greenpeace Africa backs fair taxation to cut inequality and fund climate resilience. Pakistan Gold Softens: Gold prices in Pakistan eased after a global bullion dip. Ghana Media Link: Ghana’s GNA joined TV BRICS for content exchange and skills-building.
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