AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGlobal Hunger Watch: UN reports global hunger fell for a third straight year in 2025, but warns climate shocks and trade disruptions could stall progress. Energy Links: Portugal and Morocco are pushing a new electricity interconnection plan to boost resilience after last year’s Iberian blackout. AI + Copyright Clash: Europe’s antiquarian book trade faces backlash over alleged bulk buying, scanning, and destruction of books for AI training, with publishers calling it a serious rights violation. Markets: Asian shares mostly rose as South Korea and Japan rebounded after AI-linked stock sell-offs; investors are still wary of an AI bubble. Net-Zero Power Moves: India extended a solar net-metering and open-access exemption, potentially unlocking up to 10 GW of stalled projects. Debt Pressure at Home: South Africa’s rising living costs and debt are driving record home-life stress, according to a new tracker. Africa Governance: The AU Commission praised Morocco’s commitment to advancing joint African action. Business & Tech: Axa is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot globally, while Mintos launches commission-free ETFs from €1. Ukraine Probe: Ukraine’s National Guard embezzlement case targets officials and others over a scheme worth over UAH 150 million.
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