AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMining Reform Push: The Philippines is moving to attract critical-minerals investment by overhauling mining fiscal rules and cutting permitting from about 11 years to 11 months—aiming for “responsible mining” with faster approvals. Energy Security & Cables: EU officials are backing the Great Sea Interconnector as a way to end Cyprus’ energy isolation, while Turkey’s grid link plans keep the eastern Mediterranean’s power politics in focus. Water Stress Alarm: The Euphrates is shrinking fast, reviving fears tied to biblical end-times as communities downstream face worsening water scarcity. Judicial Independence Under Pressure: A new wave of threats against judges is being described as unprecedented, with courts facing harassment and intimidation that chills decision-making. Turkey Tech & AI: Turkic states are set to spotlight AI and digital development at a Kazakhstan summit, with Türkiye positioning itself as a key partner. Biodiversity Effort: Houston toad eggs are being released in Texas to rebuild a native species population after wildfire losses.
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