AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEurovision Fallout: Vienna’s Eurovision semi-final delivered 10 finalists including Finland and Israel, but five countries (Spain, Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland) are boycotting over Israel’s participation, while security remains tight after an alleged IS plot tied to a Taylor Swift concert. Middle East Risk: Trump and Hegseth say they have “control” over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as cease-fire talks stall; Kuwait alleges an Iran-linked attempt on Bubiyan Island, raising fears of renewed escalation. India FX Pressure: With oil prices elevated and the rupee under strain, India is tightening gold demand—customs duty on gold/silver jumps to 15%—and PM Modi urges a pause on non-essential foreign travel and gold buying. Swiss Tech & Policy: The Swiss Science Council backs a national AI compute and data infrastructure strategy, calling for a sustainable, interoperable upgrade of academic resources. Transport Watch: Eurostar, SBB and SNCF are studying a direct London–Switzerland rail link, with target journey times around 5–6 hours but likely no earlier than the 2030s.
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