AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJapan Earthquake Response: Japan’s 7.1 quake death toll rose to 34 as rescuers completed a final sweep at a damaged Aeon mall using sniffer dogs; 9,000 people still shelter in sweltering heat and water shortages persist. India Monsoon Outlook: India’s IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for August and September, even as floods and landslides continue in several states. Health Screening: India screened 10,974 international passengers from Ebola-affected countries since May 23 amid WHO’s PHEIC declaration. India-Bhutan Ties: India and Bhutan signed a Rs 4,000-crore concessional line of credit, expanded health and infrastructure cooperation, and handed over 45 EVs. Cross-Border Payments: Maldives Instant Payment System Favara is now integrated with India’s UPI for real-time P2P transfers. Energy Security: India’s Cabinet approved the Rs 84,084-crore Samudra Manthan offshore oil and gas exploration push. China-Defense Tech: Reuters reports Chinese military researchers used U.S. AI model outputs to train defense systems via “model distillation.” China EV Oversight: China’s MIIT launched a second wave of factory raids on Chery, Nio and JAC, signaling tougher, ongoing battery scrutiny. Japan Intelligence Reform: China criticized Japan’s new centralized National Intelligence Bureau as fueling remilitarization. Africa-China Soft Power: A survey says African youth increasingly view China’s influence positively, with China the top favored partner.
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