AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfires Crisis: France and Spain are in the grip of fast-moving wildfires, with evacuations topping 300,000 people and Bordeaux’s region facing major disruption as flames threaten rail and highways; authorities say the situation remains “very unfavourable,” and a firefighting A400M has been deployed to drop retardant while the Tour de France finale is cut short. F1 Calendar Shake-up: Formula 1 has confirmed the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Malaysia’s Sepang circuit on October 4, branded as the “Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia,” after April races were cancelled amid Middle East tensions. Aviation Leadership (Switzerland): Swiss Pakistani Saadia Zahidi has been appointed IATA director-general, the first woman to lead the global airline body, starting November 1. Trade & Tariffs: The US has rolled out 10–12.5% tariffs on more than 60 countries under forced-labour rules, replacing expiring worldwide levies and drawing swift protests. Women’s Rankings: Switzerland places 19th in the latest Women, Peace and Security Index, with Northern Europe dominating the top spots.
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