AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ASEAN leaders the Iran-linked demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would set a “dangerous precedent” and threaten freedom of navigation, while also stressing Washington is “with ASEAN 100%.” US-China Talks: Rubio is set to meet China’s Wang Yi on the sidelines, with both sides expected to discuss a possible September summit as wider tensions simmer. South China Sea Flashpoint: Philippines accused China’s coast guard of injuring a Filipino sailor with a wooden baton near Second Thomas Shoal, while China denied wrongdoing and blamed Filipino actions. Myanmar Peace Process: ASEAN foreign ministers drafted plans to review Myanmar’s Five-Point Consensus progress using benchmarks and discussed a longer-term special envoy, to be refined for leaders in November. Brunei & Regional Governance: Brunei’s Legislative Council will hold its second meeting of the year on Aug 3, covering queries, ministerial statements and motions on national priorities. Commonwealth Games Spotlight: Glasgow 2026 is highlighting Commonwealth countries where homosexuality remains criminalised, with Brunei listed among those with such laws. Disaster Risk Reduction Call: UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction programme is open to applicants including Brunei, with a deadline of Aug 21, 2026.
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