AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Saudi Defense: The US State Department approved a possible $24.3bn sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, including engines and support gear, as debate grows over Israel’s edge and whether Saudi access could shift regional balances. Yemen/Red Sea Security: Houthis and Saudi forces traded fresh strikes, with Houthis claiming dozens of airstrikes and Saudi reporting drone debris deaths and injuries; the conflict is again raising fears for Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb shipping and oil flows. China-Iran Mediation: China privately urged Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi turned to Beijing for help, aiming to protect energy routes vital to trade. Pakistan’s Role: Pakistan’s military and foreign office reiterated it will “go to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia and implement the “Mecca Agreement,” while Islamabad also abstained on a UN vote tied to Iran sanctions. Energy Pressure on Pakistan: Fuel and gas strain deepened as global oil shocks hit imports, prompting austerity cuts and fuel-allocation reductions. Regional Watch: UKMTO flagged a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman; Singapore cleared a Qatar Airways-IAG-MASkargo cargo deal. Sports: India swept Afghanistan 3-0 in T20Is, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s record 30-ball century.
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