AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Congress Standoff: Senators ended a predawn fight over Trump’s proof-of-citizenship voting bill, with SAVE America Act stalled as Republicans pivot to bundling parts of it into a broader GOP budget package tied to Iran war funding and Pentagon replenishment. Gulf Tensions & Oil: Iran and Oman talks over Strait of Hormuz management clash with US claims of control; oil prices jumped as shipping uncertainty and US emergency crude stocks fell below 300 million barrels. EU Heat Shock: Triodos estimates 2026 extreme heat and drought could cost the EU about €180bn (around 1% of GDP), hitting productivity, agriculture, and energy systems. ASEAN Expansion: Bangladesh marked ASEAN Day and pushed for deeper ties, including applying to become an ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner and seeking New Zealand support for RCEP, an LDC extension, and an FTA. Digital Life & Mental Health: A Germany-based study links problematic internet use to higher stress and lower moods, warning of a vicious cycle of scrolling for relief that worsens wellbeing. Local Business Support: Washington DC’s DCCDC launched the BOSSTANK pilot to give East-of-the-River small businesses hands-on capacity building.
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