AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGulf Security: Saudi air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles launched toward Mecca, with debris falling in several areas and no immediate reports of casualties. Iran, meanwhile, said it struck navigation and communications equipment on Oman’s Didamar Island, a key aid to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen: A UN envoy visited Muscat to press Houthi authorities to release detained UN staff. The Arab League also warned that shortages of fuel, oxygen and medicine threaten hospitals in Taiz. Riyadh is urging the EU to designate the Houthis as a terrorist group, though European officials fear that could undermine peace efforts. Pakistan: At least 10 police officers were killed in an attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after an operation against illegal gold mining; authorities said 18 militants died in the ensuing clashes. Qatar: The United States withdrew its team from the FIFA Under-17 World Cup over security concerns, but FIFA says the tournament will begin as scheduled on November 19. Qatar also reported a $6.25 billion budget deficit for the third quarter. Energy: OPEC output rose sharply in October, nearing pre-conflict levels, while regional shipping risks remain elevated.
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