AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: Trump declared the Iran truce “over” after IRGC retaliation against U.S. strikes, with oil jumping as the Strait of Hormuz risk rises and negotiations collapse. Regional Shipping Risk: Reports say cargo ships are transiting Hormuz with transponders off, while fears grow over who controls safe passage. Lebanon Border Talks: Israel’s Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said Israeli troops will stay in the southern security zone unless Hezbollah dismantles its presence, while talks with Lebanon continue on withdrawal pace. Lebanon Connectivity: Lebanon’s telecom ministry plans to deploy fibre-optic internet in Saida, aiming to boost service quality for homes, businesses and public institutions. World Bank Power Link: Cyprus and Lebanon are set to submit a World Bank request for an electricity interconnector, building on their 2025 EEZ agreement. Food Aid for Lebanon: Japan pledged $1m to WFP to deliver in-kind food assistance to 59,000 vulnerable people amid conflict-linked displacement and hardship. Qatar Leadership: World leaders mourned Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, credited with transforming Qatar’s economy and global diplomacy.
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