AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity: Russian hackers reportedly stole UK Foreign Office and embassy email logins, including staff in Thailand and Mauritius, with credentials offered on dark web forums for up to £44,000; the breach is linked to the “FortiBleed” attack on Fortinet firewalls, raising fears for NHS, energy and pharma systems. Mauritius & fintech: Mastercard launched “Priceless Africa” across nine markets including Mauritius, adding curated travel experiences and cardholder benefits. Digital payments: India’s UPI went live in Greece, making cross-border payments easier for Indian visitors via Eurobank and NPCI partners. Regional diplomacy: Australia appointed career diplomat Keara Shaw as High Commissioner to Ghana, with non-resident accreditation to eight West African countries; she previously served as Acting High Commissioner to Mauritius. Sports (Mauritius): Seychelles women and Mauritius men won titles at the CAVB Zone 7 Beach Volleyball Tour (Stop 1) in Roche Caïman. Politics (UK): Reports claim Andy Burnham is set to push ahead with Labour’s Chagos surrender deal, expected to cost taxpayers around £35billion.
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