AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Markets: Oil jumped again as US-Iran talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz reopening stayed stuck, reviving inflation fears and rate-hike odds. Regional Security: A Makkah joint defense agreement among Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan is framed as a longer-term shift in the regional balance of power, not just a reaction to current conflicts. India Governance: India’s Home Ministry told states and ministries to strictly follow the Flag Code, including how paper flags should be handled after events. Publishing & Culture: HarperCollins is set to release Singapore-raised doctor Olivia Ong’s memoir “Back On My Feet” after a spinal injury changed her life. Business & Growth: H&MV Engineering secured a ~€750m continuation funding vehicle led by Exponent, with Apollo S3, Pantheon and SQ Capital joining to back US expansion. Tech & Platforms: WhatsApp is rolling out a username field on new contact creation, aiming to reduce reliance on phone-number sharing. Travel & Leisure: Webjet launched big Australia sale deals, including Melbourne–Bali return from $420 and Sydney–Melbourne from $145.
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