AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade Clash: Canada opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge without U.S. officials after Trump ordered new tariffs and demanded a 50% profit share, escalating a long-running dispute over the deal. U.S. Domestic Power Struggle: In court filings, the Trump administration admitted it canceled $7.6 billion in clean-energy grants based on the political identity of recipient states, fueling accusations of “weaponizing” federal policy. Middle East Security: Yemen’s government vowed to deter Houthi threats with Saudi-led coalition backing as Saudi intercepted ballistic missiles; Iran’s foreign minister also warned the U.S. against using the Strait of Hormuz. International Justice Shake-up: The ICC moved forward after removing chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, while Venezuela announced it will withdraw from the court. Global Heritage & Conflict Politics: UNESCO added sites in the West Bank and Lebanon despite Israeli objections, and also inscribed Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp and UAE’s Wadi Wurayah, underscoring how culture and geopolitics collide. India Protest Turns National: India’s “Cockroach Janta Party” protests—driven by humour and memes—helped force Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation after a NEET paper-leak fight. Europe Wildfire Crisis: Spain and France faced mass evacuations as wildfires near Madrid and elsewhere pushed governments to declare emergencies.
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