AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked the tanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino sailors, as the GCC and Qatar condemned the strike and warned against any weaponization or closure of the vital waterway. Regional Security: The UAE also condemned the “aggressive” Iranian assault, while Qatar denounced renewed attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. Yemen War Update: Houthi ballistic strikes hit districts on Yemen’s western coast in Hudaydah and Taiz, damaging civilian infrastructure and disrupting daily life. Pakistan-Kyrgyz Trade Push: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan signed agreements to lift bilateral trade to $200m in two years, with leaders calling current volumes far too low. Indus Waters Treaty: Pakistan welcomed a PCA ruling reaffirming the treaty’s binding status and said it retains diplomatic and non-diplomatic options, urging India to return to full compliance. Cybersecurity Cooperation: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a cybersecurity MoU to exchange expertise and protect vital interests. Pakistan Navy Drills: Pakistan launched Sea Spark 2026 in Karachi to test readiness against conventional and emerging maritime threats. Qatar Culture & Business: Qatar Museums opened Uzbek heritage exhibitions at the Museum of Islamic Art, while Qatar Airways expanded its corporate travel perks via a Priority Pass MoU.
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