AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLebanon Security & Trade: Lebanese customs seized 3.5 tons of narcotics at Beirut port, with arrests made under judicial supervision. Regional Energy Risk: Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, as the U.S. carried out a 12th straight night of strikes on Iran—raising fears of fresh shipping disruption and higher fuel prices. Defense Spending & Israel Ties: The U.S. House passed a $1.15T defense bill, including $750m for U.S.-Israel joint military projects. Lebanon-US Diplomacy: Trump said direct U.S.-Lebanon flights could resume after decades, after meetings with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, while Lebanon’s president pushed for an Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament conditions. UN Leadership & Funding Pressure: Six candidates for UN secretary-general will debate publicly ahead of the selection process, as the U.S. defends sweeping UN overhaul and budget cuts under “America First.” Market Outlook: A global risk ranking put Lebanon among the riskiest equity markets, reflecting conflict and economic stress.
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