AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPhilippines Senate Power Shift: Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano defended the chamber’s sudden leadership change, saying the move was about a “new direction” as fuel prices, energy supply, inflation, and trust in institutions demand attention—while insisting it wasn’t aimed at derailing Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. Impeachment Clock: Cayetano also moved the Senate to convene as an impeachment court on May 18 at 3 p.m., after receiving the House’s impeachment articles. Middle East Energy Pressure: Iraq said its Strait of Hormuz oil exports collapsed to 10 million barrels in April due to the blockade, despite “understandings” to reduce disruption. US-Iran Tension: Trump returned from China with little progress on reopening Hormuz, while Iran signaled transit would normalize only when security conditions improve. US Politics: ActBlue’s CEO faces a June 10 grilling over claims the platform misled Congress on foreign donations. UK Labour Leadership: Health Secretary Wes Streeting quit and says he’ll run to replace Keir Starmer. Global Diplomacy: Putin is set to visit China May 19 after Trump’s Beijing trip, as both sides talk trade and strategic guardrails.
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