AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Security: China fired a rare submarine-launched long-range ballistic missile into the Pacific, drawing fast condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the U.S. as destabilizing and lacking transparency. Maritime Law: The U.S., UK and 13 other countries marked the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration, reaffirming the ruling is final and legally binding while rejecting China’s expansive claims. Indo-Pacific Diplomacy: India and New Zealand elevated ties to a “strategic partnership,” backing a roadmap to 2030 and deepening defence and maritime cooperation. West Asia Flashpoint: The U.S. struck Iran after an attack in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran hit back, and both sides traded warnings over the strait’s control. Climate & Food: NOAA warns El Niño could become “very strong,” with analysts linking it to higher global food prices into 2028. Regional Economy: Central Asia scrambles to avoid a fuel squeeze turning into a supply shock as Russia restricts diesel exports. Culture & Society: A Polaroid 20x24 exhibit pairs Shanghai and New York in a trans-Pacific photography dialogue. Local Life: Oman Air opened a direct Tashkent route, boosting tourism and business links.
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