AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRed Sea Power Shift: Iran-backed Houthis seized Yemen’s Red Sea coast and captured strategic islands including Perim and Mayyun, tightening their grip on Bab el-Mandeb and raising fears of a wider blockade of Europe-Asia shipping. Energy Shock: Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks launched from Iraq, adding to Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea disruptions that are pushing crude back above $100 and lifting fuel prices. Global Trade Pressure: With both chokepoints under threat, analysts warn shipping costs and supply risks could worsen for consumer goods and commodities, not just oil. BRICS Spotlight: Leaders including Xi, Putin, Pezeshkian and el-Sisi gathered for the BRICS summit in New Delhi as wars in West Asia and Ukraine intensify great-power competition. Egypt Bread Crisis: Egypt’s subsidy cuts are hitting families hard, with bread costs soaring after hundreds of thousands were removed from the system. Tech & Business: UAE firms announced major Germany deals during a state visit, while Saudi and other regional markets face rising costs tied to Middle East escalation.
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