AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood-Fuel Shock: UN officials warn a fast-forming El Niño tied to warm Pacific waters near Ecuador could worsen a looming global hunger crunch, as the Iran conflict keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed and disrupts fertiliser supply chains—pushing up fuel, transport and input costs that hit places like Quito and Manila. Drug Crackdown: India’s Narcotics Control Bureau says it seized Rs 182 crore of Captagon, dubbed the “Jihadi drug,” under “Operation RAGEPILL,” with a foreign suspect arrested. Cuba Energy Strain: Cuba faces a de facto fuel squeeze after US pressure curtailed discounted oil deliveries, raising fears of another deep economic collapse. Earthquake Science: A new study points to “braking” barriers inside a fault off Ecuador that may explain why magnitude-6 quakes repeat with rare consistency every 5–6 years. Telecom Buildout: Telefónica reports Q1 momentum as it expands fiber and 5G, pushes legacy shutdowns, and rolls out a pan-European edge initiative.
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