AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPacific Safety: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off Vanuatu, but authorities ruled out a tsunami threat. In New Zealand, more than 615,000 people have signed up for Wednesday’s ShakeOut drill. Regional Haze: Singapore is extending fire-prevention orders to three more Indonesian firms, bringing the total to 10, as smoke from Indonesian wildfires affects Southeast Asia and forces school closures in Timor-Leste. Cambodia’s Scam Crackdown: Authorities have sent nearly 450 cases involving about 4,000 people to court, but scrutiny is growing over whether alleged links between scam networks and political elites will be investigated. Korea-US Relations: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says talks to regain wartime operational control are progressing, while his unification minister cautions against treating alliance friction as a breakdown. Indo-Pacific Defence: Japan and the US have begun major joint drills involving about 57,000 personnel, including exercises to defend Japan’s southwestern islands. Pacific Rugby: Tonga’s 30-12 win over England has strengthened its case as a genuine World Cup heavyweight.
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