AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfires in Spain: Spain’s interior ministry says blazes west of Madrid have scorched up to 25,000 hectares, with erratic winds threatening to spread fires further. International Justice: Venezuela notified the UN it will withdraw from the ICC, accusing the court of “geographical bias” as it investigates alleged crimes by Maduro’s government. Fuel and subsidies in Malaysia: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the government spends RM40–50bn a year to keep RON95 at RM1.99 amid Middle East-driven import price pressure. Public health and vaccines: Malaysia says it aims to produce its first locally made human vaccine by 2028 via a technology transfer for a 13-valent pneumococcal shot. Hajj demand in Iraq’s Kurdistan: Nearly 12,000 people have applied for Hajj, with expectations to reach about 75,000 by Aug 5, while only about 5,120 can travel in 2026. Culture of Peace: The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted Bangladesh’s “Culture of Peace” resolution, pushing dialogue and non-violence. Blue economy push in Africa: Angola and UNDP say the blue economy could drive diversification and jobs, with projections reaching $650bn by 2063. Local governance and services: A Castlebar council debate questioned why the N5 is being closed for verge cutting while nearby local roads are overgrown. Health crisis in DR Congo: Aid groups warn Ebola is hitting children hard, with hundreds confirmed and many deaths, alongside a growing mental health need.
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