AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndia–US Ties: Visiting Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a trade deal is “very, very close” as Washington presses India to buy more US energy and defence equipment. He praised India’s efforts to diversify oil supplies and paid tribute to victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Regional Security: China’s embassy in Manila drew protests after publicly listing Philippine lawmakers who called for its ambassador’s expulsion. Separately, analysts warn a new China-Laos military training and aviation facility could give Beijing a lasting foothold in Southeast Asia. Trade: India’s free-trade agreement with New Zealand has taken effect, removing tariffs on Indian merchandise exports and aiming to expand investment. Japan in Space: Japan’s MMX spacecraft launched to explore Mars’s moons and collect samples from Phobos for return to Earth. Asian Para Games: India reached 35 medals and sixth place, with Nishad Kumar winning a second gold. Women’s Cricket: India completed a 3-0 T20I sweep over Zimbabwe with a 92-run win, led by Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 91.
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