AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUkraine Diplomacy: UN chief António Guterres says the UN would be “delighted” to host trilateral Ukraine talks, stressing a ceasefire as the war drags on and damages the global economy. EU-Canada Trade Clash: EU President Ursula von der Leyen’s push for Canada to become the bloc’s first “associate member” is colliding with Trump’s warnings of “hostile acts” and “very heavy tariffs,” while Canada’s PM Mark Carney argues the partnership is about sovereignty and future-proofing supply chains. EU Kids Act: The European Commission proposes sweeping limits on social media for children under 13 and tighter controls for older teens, shifting compliance burdens onto platforms. Middle East Costs: A UN official says the US-Iran war has wiped about $150B off Arab economies in a month, roughly 4% of regional GDP, as shipping and energy routes face disruption. UN Rights & Gender: The UN warns gender equality is “woefully off track,” projecting 171 years to reach parity, with funding cuts and violence still widespread. Sanctions Deadlock: Russia and China veto a UN bid to keep experts monitoring Iran sanctions, leaving oversight in limbo as the conflict continues. China-ASEAN Tech Push: China and ASEAN are leaning into AI to boost trade, with the China-ASEAN Expo spotlighting “CAFTA 3.0” and AI-driven business gains.
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