AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPassport Mobility: India’s Henley Passport Index score is 56, letting holders enter 56 destinations visa-free, though major powers like the US, UK and much of Europe still require visas; the ranking shifts as countries revise visa rules and border trust. Crypto Payments: Bitget Wallet launched its self-custodial Bitget Wallet Card in South Asia, enabling top-ups with USDT/USDC and global spending via Mastercard, with up to 3% cashback (monthly capped). Maritime & Sanctions: Iran’s claim that a “foreign” ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz is disputed; reporting says the vessel (Arista) is linked to sanctioned Iranian oil magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani and may have been stuck since March, with a Comoros false-flag element. Comoros Science: New research on the Comoros–Mayotte region and the Fani Maoré volcano points to surviving Hadean mantle materials, including bridgmanite, deep in Earth’s interior. Regional Diplomacy: Russia says it will open diplomatic missions in Gambia, Liberia, Togo and the Union of Comoros, as trade ties with Africa continue to expand. Business & Skills: GTTCI hosted a 3rd MSME Connect forum in New Delhi with Comoros among participating ambassadors, aiming to strengthen global partnerships for small businesses.
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