AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYemen War Escalation: Iran-backed Houthis hit four Saudi cities—Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran—using drones and missiles, injuring 73 and setting oil facilities ablaze, as Riyadh vowed to defend sovereignty and respond. Regional Military Spillover: The flare-up came alongside U.S. strikes on Iranian-linked tankers after attempts to hit a U.S. Navy warship, widening the Iran–U.S. confrontation across the Gulf. Oil Prices: Brent pushed toward $100 as Saudi energy operations were disrupted, adding pressure to global markets. Pakistan–Saudi Solidarity: Pakistan condemned the attacks and reaffirmed support for Saudi security and territorial integrity. Pakistan Cricket Turmoil: Ahead of the Edgbaston third Test, captain Babar Azam said the PCB’s mid-series overhaul was “news to me,” after seven players and coaches were sent home and replaced. Afghan Students Crackdown: Pakistan ordered universities to expel Afghan medical and dental students, with reports warning nearly 1,000 students—many women—could be forced to leave. Oman–Finance Move: Sohar International Bank plans a representative office opening in Hong Kong, signaling continued Gulf financial outreach amid regional tensions.
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