AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMiddle East Security: The Iran–US war horizon is widening beyond the Gulf, with new pressure on Red Sea shipping as Houthis disrupt Bab el-Mandeb and trade routes, while Hormuz and Yemen-linked attacks keep energy and maritime traffic under strain. Regional Maritime Cooperation: Saudi Arabia has unveiled a multinational Red Sea maritime defence alliance including Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia, aiming to protect Bab el-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden shipping amid rising attacks. Djibouti in the Spotlight: Djibouti is named among countries affected by the US’s permanent visa bond programme, where some B1/B2 applicants may be asked to post a refundable deposit up to $20,000 before visas are issued. Education & Development: Qatar Charity has started building two primary schools in Djibouti, targeting better learning conditions and easing classroom overcrowding. Somalia Security: Al-Shabaab has retaken Teedaan in Somalia’s Hiran region, seizing a key defensive position after an attack that forced allied forces to withdraw. FIFA Fallout: Football leaders are reportedly preparing to “paralyse FIFA” and stage rival competitions to force Gianni Infantino out after his World Cup sell-off plan collapsed.
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