AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMalaysia Politics & Governance: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji is “not petty politics,” backing an Aug 11 Dewan Rakyat debate after Bank Negara warnings in 2014 and 2017 were not properly acted on, with the RCI pointing to financial and governance weaknesses. US Domestic Politics & War Backlash: An AP-NORC poll finds most Americans say the Iran war hasn’t been worth fighting, while Trump’s approval on handling Iran slips—raising pressure for Republicans ahead of November. Nigeria Security Reform: Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu warned that any move toward state police must be accountable and never used for political intimidation, as Nigeria debates policing changes. West Africa Gender Push: ECOWAS launched a push to expand women’s political leadership, linking gender parity to stronger democracies and development. Central Asia Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan signed a treaty on allied relations after talks with plans for transport, energy and humanitarian cooperation. Middle East Shipping Risk: Gulf states are planning “Plan B” infrastructure as the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain amid US-Iran tensions. South Asia Protest Politics: Pro-Kannada groups plan talks on a possible bandh over Cauvery water releases to Tamil Nadu after CWMA upheld release orders.
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