AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS–Iraq Energy Deals: US companies and Iraq signed nearly $60bn in energy, healthcare, communications and infrastructure deals, including pipeline plans meant to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz—though timelines remain unclear. Middle East Escalation: The US hit Chabahar’s civilian maritime control tower in Iran, while oil prices jumped as US-Iran tensions flared again. Russia Sanctions Push: A US “hellish” Russia sanctions bill has advanced in a softened form, with tariffs up to 100% on top Russian oil/gas buyers; meanwhile the EU added sanctions on Russia’s ABS Electro defense tech group. EU–Israel: The EU warned Israel against funding and expanding West Bank settlements, saying it would entrench a colonial presence and harm peace prospects. Markets & Policy: The EU is set to use a temporary tweak to Basel III bank capital rules (not a full rollback) to ease pressure on European banks. Travel & Borders: Britons face “European frontier roulette” as EES border delays vary by airport, with some governments insisting systems are stabilising. Energy & Climate: Europe’s heatwave death toll is again in focus, while LONGi claims a 35.5% solar cell efficiency milestone. Sports: Spain is backed by an EU sports commissioner to beat Argentina in the World Cup final—though one Spanish winner, Joan Capdevila, says his US ESTA was denied.
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