AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSaudi Security: Explosions were reported at Riyadh airport, where flights were halted, as the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted missiles fired toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait. The cause of the blasts was not confirmed. Energy Shock: Brent crude climbed to about $105 a barrel amid attacks on shipping and fears of deeper disruption through the Strait of Hormuz, where vessel traffic has fallen to a two-month low. Regional Costs: Tanzania’s import bill rose $2.6 billion in seven months, with higher petroleum and freight costs linked to Hormuz disruption adding pressure on businesses and consumers. Trade Ties: The UAE and Thailand concluded negotiations on a trade and investment pact, aiming to lower barriers and expand market access. Diplomatic Rift: Israel downgraded Britain’s East Jerusalem consulate to a smaller “UK Mission,” with 20 diplomats set to leave as tensions between the two governments deepen.
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