AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSudan Crisis: The Global Survivors Fund says sexual violence in Sudan has become a mental health emergency, citing UN-verified mass incidents in refugee camps and warning the true scale is likely far higher. EU–Indonesia Tech Ties: The EU is pushing deeper digital cooperation with Indonesia ahead of the IEU-CEPA, focusing on AI, trusted infrastructure and resilience. India–Seychelles Partnership: Ahead of PM Modi’s Seychelles visit, the two countries highlight expanding trade, renewable energy and people-to-people links, alongside a deepening defence and maritime security alliance. Regional Security in the Indian Ocean: Kenya’s Ruto used Madagascar’s 66th Independence Day to reaffirm African partnership and maritime cooperation. Global Drug Trends: UNODC reports rising global drug use to about 331 million people in 2024, with synthetic drugs increasingly reshaping opioid markets. Metals Market Access: Chinese brokerages are seeking London Metal Exchange membership to expand China’s role in industrial metals trading. Energy & AI Demand: Analysis warns AI data centers are straining power grids, pushing new grid assets and more green energy use. Aviation Connectivity: Air India launches a hub-and-spoke model routing international flights via Delhi from Varanasi. Sports & Culture: Lea Salonga receives MIFF’s inaugural Icon Award, while P-pop group SB19 heads to the Grammy Museum’s Global Spin Live.
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