AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndia Protest Crackdown: Thousands of supporters of the youth-led “Cockroach Janta Party” tried to march on India’s Parliament over exam-leak anger, but Delhi police used batons and tear gas, injuring protesters and escalating a standoff as the monsoon session began. Education Accountability Fight: Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, seized on the crackdown to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, while activist Sonam Wangchuk said his hunger strike would continue until he can meet parliamentarians. Taiwan Strait Pressure: Taiwan reported a sharp jump in Chinese ships around the island in June, warning of more “grey zone harassment” and live drills to prepare for a blockade scenario. ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers met in Manila with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and China’s Wang Yi in attendance, with Middle East tensions among key agenda items. Philippines-China Media Row: Manila’s MTRCB chief Lala Sotto condemned China Daily’s AI-made racist depictions of Filipinos, backing DFA protests and renewed calls for responsible AI content. China-Thailand Deal: China and Thailand issued a joint statement aimed at building a “shared prosperous future” community. Energy & Trade: India’s crude import bill neared $50bn in the June quarter as West Asia discounts faded, while Sino-Brazil trade hit a record on EV exports and oil flows.
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