AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHouthis-Red Sea Shock: The US warned Saudi-Houthi fighting could “escalate rapidly” after a missile hit Riyadh, with explosions reported near the airport and fresh disruption to oil and shipping. Mecca Pact & Turkey’s Role: Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said Ankara is ready to meet Saudi “technical” military needs under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement as consultations continue. S-400 Talks: Turkey is seeking “creative” ways to resolve the US S-400 dispute and lift CAATSA sanctions tied to Turkey’s defense sector. Istanbul Fraud Crackdown: Turkey dismantled a $3bn forex/crypto scam network, detaining 201 suspects including nine Israelis. LGBTQ Crackdown: Rights groups say Turkey’s sweeping LGBTQ raids are being framed as “election campaign” pressure ahead of 2028. Sports (Istanbul): Mohamed Salah powered Trabzonspor’s 4-0 rout of Galatasaray with a hat-trick, while Bursaspor’s Iheanacho kept scoring in a comeback win. Berlin Politics: Die Linke’s Elif Eralp won Berlin’s vote, with her Turkish-migrant background spotlighted.
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