AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefence & Energy Security: A Bahrain-led UN Security Council resolution on freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has gained 112 co-sponsors, with broad support from EU states—raising pressure as Iran-US talks stall and the strait remains a flashpoint for global shipping and energy. Royal Diplomacy: Britain’s Princess Catherine begins her first official foreign trip since her cancer announcement, visiting Italy to focus on early childhood development and the Reggio Emilia approach. AI, Cyber & Everyday Risk: New Zealand is warning users about a surge in QR-code scams (“quishing”), as ESET data shows phishing and QR threats rising fast. Tech & Industry: Nokia appoints Emma Falck as President of Mobile Infrastructure from 1 September 2026, signaling a push toward AI-native networks. Markets & Corporate Moves: ArcelorMittal priced $1bn of 5.375% notes due 2036, while Guardian Metal updates on historical tungsten tailings at its Tempiute project in Nevada.
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