AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaritime Safety & Misinformation: India’s MEA and the seafarers’ union FSUI dismissed fresh claims that the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Liaki Freedom was attacked near Oman, saying the master confirmed all crew were safe and the reports were false. Gulf Shipping Tensions: India also escalated its protest against US strikes in the Gulf, with Foreign Minister Jaishankar calling US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after attacks killed three Indian mariners. Drug Trafficking Case: Nigeria’s court convicted 11 Indian sailors and fined their vessel about $5.3 million after NDLEA said 31.5kg of cocaine was smuggled into Nigeria from the Marshall Islands via Lagos’s Apapa port. Regional Diplomacy: India and Papua New Guinea reviewed bilateral ties in Foreign Office Consultations, agreeing to deepen cooperation across development, politics, economy, and culture. Marshall Islands Disaster Response: The Marshall Islands declared a 90-day state of emergency after a fast-moving fire on Ebeye left over 100 people homeless and destroyed major buildings. Local Sports: Majuro is set to host the Oceania Cup 2027. Climate Policy: Pacific leaders renewed calls for peace and UN principles as fuel and freight costs rise.
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