AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStrait of Hormuz: Iran and Oman discussed a temporary transit corridor and joint mine-clearing, but Tehran warned the waterway stays shut unless the US ends its sanctions pressure. Extreme Weather: Flash floods and landslides in Nepal and China’s Tibet killed at least 150 and left hundreds missing, including dozens of Australians and other foreign tourists; rescuers warn people to avoid riverbanks as roads and bridges are destroyed. Oil Spill Risk: A fuel-oil leak from the sunken tankers Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239 has resumed in Russia’s Kerch Strait, with slicks tracked by satellite monitoring and cleanup planned to finish by end-2026. Climate Accountability: A new study links worsening drought and water scarcity in the US West to emissions from major fossil fuel and cement companies, including Russia-linked state and private producers. Public Health Tech: Skoltech and partners propose AI screening from eye fundus photos to flag risks for 15 diseases, including systemic conditions like hypertension. Energy Security & Grid: South Korea plans to expand renewables sharply by 2040 while warning that intermittent power needs stronger transmission and grid stability. Cybersecurity: Russia-adjacent fallout continues as the US ATF investigates a “major” ransomware-linked incident on a standalone system.
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