AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Escalation: WHO declared a rare Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a global health emergency, triggering tighter entry screening as Hong Kong raised its alert level and the US invoked a public health law to limit entry from virus-hit regions. Middle East Shockwaves: UN chief Guterres said drone strikes near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant caused a fire, while Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon has pushed the death toll past 3,000 and displaced over a million. Debt Pressure: G7 borrowing costs are surging again, with the Iran war stoking inflation fears and raising long-term rates that could hit mortgages, loans, and budgets worldwide. World Cup Crosscurrents: Mexico’s World Cup cohost spotlight is colliding with security worries after a deadly shooting in Puebla, while the US eased visa bond rules for eligible 2026 travelers. Urban Housing Push: Qatar led its delegation at WUF13 in Baku, where UN leaders put housing at the center of sustainable development. Energy & Power: NextEra and Dominion announced a merger creating a massive regulated utility, while the World Bank approved a $350m loan for Bangladesh to manage fuel import pressures.
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