AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndo-Pacific Diplomacy: The Quad is preparing for a leaders’ summit in the Philippines next month, ahead of planned Trump-Xi talks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the grouping is not anti-China, while acknowledging its concerns about actions by Beijing. US-Philippines Ties: Washington says it wants economic cooperation to match its long-standing defense alliance with Manila, as the two mark 75 years of their mutual defense treaty. Disaster Readiness: Japan has launched a cabinet-level agency to coordinate responses to earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, including potential megaquakes. Regional Haze: Malaysia says air quality is improving as monsoon winds and rain ease smoke from Sumatra, but Indonesia’s wildfires have caused widespread respiratory illness and raised concerns about lasting health effects. Pacific Climate: Island nations are pressing for direct climate funding and action on fossil fuels as rising seas threaten communities and livelihoods.
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