AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS–China Summit: Trump and Xi kicked off high-stakes talks in Beijing with trade, Taiwan, AI—and Iran—front and center, as both sides try to manage a fragile relationship. Iran War Fallout: Iran says it’s restoring internet access only for approved users after months of near-total blackout, while US intelligence assessments claim Tehran still retains most of its missile stockpile and mobile launch capacity. Nuclear Pressure: Iran warns it could push uranium enrichment toward weapons-grade levels if attacked again, as talks stall and crypto-watchers eye Bitcoin as a safe haven. Regional Security: South Korea says it sees low odds a non-Iranian actor was behind the Hormuz ship attack, even as investigations continue; meanwhile, Israel keeps striking Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefire claims. Tech & Society: France probes whether Israeli-linked BlackCore interfered in municipal elections, and Dubai’s MedLab opens a new surgical training hub at Dubai Science Park. Energy Shock: Soaring oil prices are squeezing households and banks across the region, with Asia-Pacific lenders raising credit-risk provisions.
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