AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGlobal Media Shift: A Reuters Institute Digital News Report finds social media and video are now the top news source worldwide (30% of people), while trust in news hits 37%, the lowest since 2015. AI & Security Controls: The US orders Anthropic to restrict access to its Claude models for foreign nationals, citing “military-intelligence” diversion risks and requiring licenses for “deemed exports.” Trade & Diplomacy: India and Canada accelerate CEPA talks to double trade by 2030, while India also seeks nearly $900m in steel quota relief in a UK trade fight. Governance & Rights: A Pew study says religious hostility rose in 2023 and more governments have tightened restrictions since 2007. US Courts: A federal judge limits Idaho’s transgender bathroom law, allowing single-stall use aligned with gender identity while pausing broader enforcement. Local Housing Delivery: Ireland’s government tells councils it will back planning for road, water and energy projects tied to 86,000 homes, aiming to speed delivery. Markets & Finance: Philippines plans a second 2026 offshore bond sale (triple-tranche, $1.5bn minimum) as global sentiment improves. Politics (US): Georgia’s GOP runoff is called for Rick Jackson, setting up a November matchup with Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
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