AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy and Shipping: An oil tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, renewing concern over a vital route for global energy supplies. Brent crude settled at $109.88 a barrel Friday; a U.S. commander also said a naval blockade had cost Iran $25 billion in oil revenue, a claim reported by Axios. Tunisia: Thousands protested against President Kais Saied in the country’s largest demonstrations in years, citing democratic backsliding and a worsening economic crisis. Global Debt: An IMF official warned that public debt worldwide is on course to exceed 100% of global GDP before 2030, as higher interest rates and spending demands strain government budgets. Trade and Cooperation: India is promoting rupee and local-currency settlements to help partners maintain imports despite foreign-currency shortages. Uganda and Kenya, meanwhile, agreed to tackle barriers holding up cross-border trade in goods, including vegetables. Regional Diplomacy: OIC foreign ministers opened a meeting in Baghdad focused on regional crises, Palestine and stronger cooperation among member states.
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