AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Risks: The UN weather agency says El Niño is strengthening toward a December peak and could rank among the strongest since 1950, raising drought and flood risks worldwide. Social Protection: Oman’s Social Protection Fund is working with UNICEF and the ILO on a national system to track programme results and guide policy. International Students: The US has proposed a $70,000 fee for some international students’ work training, while higher-education groups are suing over separate changes to internship rules. Global Economy: The IMF warns that high energy costs, rising public debt and the AI investment boom are creating a risky mix for governments and markets. Climate Diplomacy: The EU is tempering expectations for November’s COP31 talks, emphasizing implementation over a major new deal as fossil-fuel production continues to rise. Digital Policy: India’s prime minister called for a global framework to counter cyberfraud and deepfakes, urging governments, telecom firms and financial institutions to coordinate. Development Finance: UNCTAD says $111 trillion in global debt is squeezing investment in poorer countries.
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