AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUN diplomacy in focus: World leaders head to the 81st UN General Assembly in New York as wars, AI risks, and a funding squeeze loom over the agenda. UN leadership race: Chile’s Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race to be next UN chief, while Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan remains a front-runner in Security Council straw polls. Ukraine and Iran: A US envoy says Trump is working to resolve the Ukraine conflict, and the UN week is expected to spotlight Iran’s nuclear program and regional tensions. Climate pressure: Malaysia is urged to adopt a whole-of-nation approach to climate change, warning it now threatens food security and national resilience. Global health: The IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative is expanding partnerships to widen access to radiation cancer care, as cancer cases are projected to surge by 2050. Regional cooperation: South Korea and Central Asian states adopt the Seoul Declaration for a 30-year minerals, energy, trade and AI agenda; Greece holds joint naval drills with international partners. Tech and markets: China’s CXMT starts mass production of a new DRAM platform, while global semiconductor forecasts climb on AI infrastructure spending.
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