AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSCO Summit Power Play: In Bishkek, Xi Jinping used the SCO Plus meeting to argue for an “equal and orderly multipolar world,” pushing for a stronger UN and more voice for Global South nations, while Russia and China signal a familiar push for a post-American order. US-Iran Escalation: Hostilities flared again after a month, with US strikes hitting targets in Iran and Iran firing missiles and drones in retaliation, sending oil prices higher and raising risks for the wider region. Pacific Security & Infrastructure: Russia protested Japan’s planned US Typhon missile deployment for joint exercises, while a separate US report flags crumbling infrastructure at key Pacific air bases. Pacific Islands Forum Tensions: China warned Pacific leaders of “consequences” over Taiwan’s presence at the Pacific Islands Forum, as several leaders skipped key events amid geopolitical pressure. Health Access in the Pacific: Bhutan inaugurated 11 new mobile medical units with ADB support to bring doctors and medicines to remote communities. Carers Under Strain: New Zealand’s disability bill passed, but Pacific providers say support for carers remains unclear, leaving families facing financial and mental health pressure. Vanuatu vs France: Vanuatu filed an ICJ bid to reclaim two islands controlled by France, but the court won’t act unless France accepts jurisdiction. India Growth Beat: India’s April-June GDP rose 7.8%, led by services and a manufacturing rebound, despite West Asia-linked energy shocks.
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