AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBRICS Diplomacy: Philippine President Marcos will attend the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, joining a bloc now expanded to 11 members including Iran, as leaders push “resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.” Strait of Hormuz Security: Iran claims it used a new “special anti-destroyer” missile and has captured a US underwater drone near Hormuz, while the UN chief warns escalation could harm civilians and global trade. Energy Shock: Brent is back above $100 a barrel as US-Iran clashes disrupt shipping, lifting inflation fears and rattling global markets from Tokyo to Asia. Iran Sanctions & Aviation Pressure: The US is targeting Iran’s aviation sector with sweeping sanctions, while Iran signals readiness to escalate amid the economic squeeze. Cyber & Tech Governance: The FBI released a new cyber strategy emphasizing AI-safe practices and countering state-backed threats, as Huawei’s US trial over alleged Iran-related tech and sanctions evasion begins. Health Tech Research: Menstrual blood is emerging as a non-invasive diagnostic tool, with studies pointing to earlier cancer detection and potential cartilage repair uses.
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