AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Women: Ahead of UNGA 81, UN Women says women’s political leadership gains are stalling and being rolled back, warning the world can’t deliver peace, development and rights without equal access to power. Middle East sanctions: The US Treasury’s “Operation Economic Outcast” targets networks enabling Iranian terror proxies, with new OFAC designations and tighter licensing rules. US immigration policy: DHS proposes ending the 60-day H-1B grace period after job loss, a move that could disrupt staffing for major tech firms. EU AI governance: The EU AI Act’s vendor-risk duties are now a board-level issue, with “shadow AI” and feature changes slipping past third-party checks. Global energy shock: Oil prices surge on Middle East escalation, rattling bonds and boosting rate-hike expectations; the IMF says growth has held up but uncertainty stays high. UN world map: The UN backs a new “Equal Earth” map to better reflect Africa’s size, with the US the lone vote against. Trade & security: UN warns Strait of Hormuz risks could wipe out small businesses as shipping routes collapse. EU procurement: The Commission proposes public procurement rules that could restrict bids from countries outside EU agreements, drawing accusations of protectionism.
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