AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoUS Immigration Courts: A federal judge struck down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unlawful tax, dealing a fresh blow to the administration’s plan to reshape high-skilled hiring. Middle East Tensions: Oil jumped as Israel-Iran-linked escalation fears returned; Netanyahu said Israel’s “fire” is on hold for now, while the EU imposed its first freedom-of-navigation sanctions on Iran over Strait of Hormuz threats. EU Politics & Funding: Hungary’s anti-corruption watchdog urged probes into Orban-era officials over alleged misuse of billions in EU funds. China–North Korea: Xi Jinping met Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, pledging deeper ties while avoiding any nuclear announcement. China’s Global Push: China reported a surge in low-carbon industrial investment, while inbound tourism is shifting toward AI/robotics tech study tours; Shanxi also passed new rules to protect the Great Wall. Culture & Security: The Kennedy Center removed Trump’s name from its website, and New York tightened “airport-style” security for Trump’s NBA Finals Game 3 visit.
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