AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSaudi-Yemen Escalation: Riyadh’s airport resumed limited domestic flights after a closure triggered by Houthi attacks. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted five drones over Medina and the Eastern Province; the Houthis denied launching them. A missile strike near Aden airport temporarily halted operations. Defence Response: The UK is sending Typhoon jets for defensive missions, while Gulf states met in Riyadh to strengthen military coordination. Turkey has asked parliament to ratify its mutual-defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Separately, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia signed a defence-industry agreement focused on joint production and training. Yemen Crisis: A Houthi missile strike killed 75 recruits and wounded about 200 in Shabwa. The UN says more than 250,000 people have been displaced since August; fighting and blocked routes are worsening shortages in Taiz. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar and France discussed Gaza, Iran and Strait of Hormuz tensions at a strategic dialogue in Doha. During Oman’s UK state visit, King Charles praised Muscat’s mediation efforts. Pakistan-Maldives Ties: The two countries signed 20 cooperation agreements, including plans for direct flights, and set a goal of raising annual trade from $13 million to $200 million within two years.
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