AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUN Map Vote: The UN General Assembly backed a Togo-led push to phase out the Mercator projection and adopt the Equal Earth map, with 164 countries voting yes and the US casting the lone no—sparking a fresh fight over how Africa’s size is represented in classrooms and digital platforms. Global Economy Risks: The IMF warned that public debt near 100% of GDP, energy-market pressure, stalled disinflation, and AI-related uncertainty are key threats to growth. Ukraine Diplomacy: Kremlin and US envoys held “useful” talks on ending the war, with plans to brief Kyiv. US-Iran Escalation: The US said it struck three Iranian oil tankers tied to the IRGC after attacks on warships, warning of higher economic costs. AI Regulation Watch: EU rules on ChatGPT, Roblox and Reddit are expected to give Singapore a blueprint for tougher child-safety controls. Climate Warning: UNEP says the 1.5°C warming limit is likely to be breached within the next few years, shifting the focus to “overshoot, peak and decline.” Armenia-EU Path: Pashinyan said Armenia will not cancel its EU accession law, despite ties to the Eurasian Economic Union.
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