AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNATO in the North Atlantic: UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis visited Iceland as HMS Prince of Wales operated under NATO command, with F-35 jets carrying out air defence from the carrier deck for the first time; Jarvis warned Russia’s threat spans “every domain,” from underwater to cyberspace. Close-quarters incident: The UK MoD said a Russian Tu-142 Bear-F flew low and dropped sonobuoys near the carrier during operations on 2 July, prompting interception and escort by two F-35s. Trade ties for Iceland: EFTA and Vietnam formally concluded a free trade agreement, including Iceland, aiming to boost trade, investment, and cooperation. Border travel headache: The EU said it will push harder to fix problems with the Entry/Exit System (EES) after airlines warned of long delays at airports used by Schengen partners including Iceland. Local sport: Iceland advanced in FIBA World Cup qualifiers after a late comeback to beat Great Britain 88-86. Family travel update: UK e-gates will expand from 8 July to children aged eight and nine, easing passport queues for families.
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