AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMonsoon science in India: New climate simulations link declining monsoon rain to air pollution, saying cleaner skies could partially restore lost rainfall, with gains varying by how much countries cut emissions. AI diplomacy in Central Asia: Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev backs an expanded Central Asian role in global AI governance, proposing a regional digital hub and a Kazakhstan branch of a World AI Organization. West Asia shipping toll: India’s MEA says 14 Indian seafarers died and two remain missing amid conflict-linked risks around the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, with DGMA urging firms to avoid routing Indian crews there. Regional security coordination: Sri Lanka calls for stronger BIMSTEC cooperation on terrorism, cyber threats, trafficking, misinformation and disaster response, stressing intelligence-sharing and joint action. Tech and payments: Kaspersky reports a long-running GoSerpent backdoor campaign targeting Southeast Asian government systems; meanwhile, commentary argues stablecoins could reshape instant cross-border payments. Business watch: Reliance Industries reports 22% profit drop in June quarter due to a prior one-off Asian Paints gain, while Maersk raises emergency surcharges on India–Europe cargo from Aug 1. Sports & culture: UAE starts strong at the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship in Kazakhstan; SEARCA launches its 20th “Food for All, Food for the Future” photo contest across Southeast Asia.
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