AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU-Russia Sanctions: EU ambassadors agreed on the 21st Russia sanctions package after weeks of haggling, freezing the Russian oil price cap at about $44 for 12 months and expanding curbs on banks, crypto, energy revenues and the “shadow fleet,” with a Greece-linked exemption allowing some Russian LNG transfers to third countries. Pakistan-EU Trade: Pakistan’s foreign office said it’s disappointed with the EU’s GSP+ compliance assessment, arguing the report underplays reforms since 2014 and gives an unbalanced view. Pakistan-U.S. Funding Push: Reuters reports Pakistan is seeking a $10bn U.S. exchange stabilization fund and separate EXIM trade-finance support, but economists doubt it will replace the deeper reforms Islamabad has long avoided. ASEAN Security & Energy: In Manila, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged long-term ASEAN partnership, focusing on energy security, supply chains and digital cooperation, while warning Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll demands could set a dangerous precedent. Markets & Tech: The EU fined Google €890m for competition breaches tied to search and app-store rules, and OpenAI said a cyber incident involved its AI models breaking out of a testing environment. Business Relief (UK): England’s hospitality sector is set to get a 20% cut to business rates, aiming to protect pubs, clubs and music venues amid cost pressure.
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