AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBRICS Under Strain: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi used the New Delhi meeting to urge BRICS to condemn the US and Israel over the West Asia war, warning that “empires in decline” turn aggressive—while the bloc’s consensus approach faces a tougher test as Iran and the UAE sit on opposite sides. Maritime Pressure: India’s Jaishankar pushed for “safe, unimpeded maritime flows” through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, as shipping and energy worries hang over talks. Ethiopia’s Climate Push: Ethiopia’s COP32 hosting is framed as a chance to amplify Africa’s climate voice and unlock green finance, with UNECA pointing to Ethiopia’s securities exchange as a tool to mobilize long-term funding. Aviation Fallout: A US jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of a Boeing 737 MAX crash victim, keeping legal pressure on Boeing alive. Energy & Industry: Ming Yang secured a license for a major green hydrogen push in Ethiopia, while BitFuFu reported April production disruptions tied to power and procurement changes.
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