AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS–Iran Strain on Military: Senior US commanders warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the Iran war is “too much for too long,” risking training, homeland defence and readiness for other regions, with some forces reportedly ordered to stay through September or even 2027. Philippines Inflation Watch: Polls ahead of the Sept. 4 release suggest August inflation eased to around 6% but stayed above the BSP target, with food, fuel and transport costs still driving prices. Nepal Flood Response: After the Aug. 26 Bhotekoshi floods, Nepal mobilized tunnel rescue experts from China, India and South Korea, plus forensics teams and thousands of security personnel, as authorities prioritize rescue and identification. India–Uzbekistan Dealmaking: PM Modi elevated ties with Uzbekistan to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including long-term uranium supply arrangements and a foreign-ministers coordination council. Publishing/Books in the Spotlight: The week’s biggest publishing flashpoint remains the Sonia Gandhi memoir controversy, with Penguin India’s shifting stance fueling renewed debate over editorial pressure and freedom of expression. SCO Diplomacy: Xi Jinping arrived in Bishkek for the SCO summit and a Kyrgyzstan state visit, calling the relationship a “golden period” of cooperation.
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