AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUkraine-Russia War: Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal and a warship in dry-dock near St Petersburg as Putin’s “Russian Davos” economic forum opened, with air defences downing 59 drones overnight. China-North Korea: Xi Jinping will visit North Korea June 8-9, Beijing’s first trip in nearly seven years, as China seeks closer ties with Pyongyang. China-ASEAN Trade & Infrastructure: China’s Pinglu Canal nears opening after full-channel connectivity, aiming to deepen China-ASEAN water links. US-Iran & Middle East: Trump reiterated the goal of stopping Iran getting nuclear weapons, while also warning about Lebanon violence tied to broader regional dynamics. US-China Tech & Tariffs: Trump officials debate loopholes in AI chip export rules that could let Chinese firms buy advanced Nvidia chips outside China, as the USTR proposes forced-labor tariffs across major partners. Russia-India: Putin said Russia won’t interfere in India-China ties and expects India-Russia trade to reach $100bn, while warning pressure on Modi harms relations. Africa & Health: Gilead backed South Africa’s push to accelerate access to lenacapavir for HIV prevention with partners including the Global Fund. Business/Markets: Hong Kong and mainland users couldn’t access SpaceX IPO materials, raising investor-access concerns.
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