AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRed Sea Security: Houthis seized the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands and tightened control near Bab el-Mandeb, while Iran-backed militia activity also hit Saudi oil infrastructure, raising fears for maritime trade. France Football: Zinedine Zidane unveiled his first France squad, calling up Liverpool’s Jeremy Jacquet and hinting at using Mbappé on the left. UN Diplomacy: The UN General Assembly kicks off with a guide to key acronyms and the “High-level Week” rhythm. Turkey-Iran Finance: Turkey revoked Bank Mellat’s Istanbul operating license as US pressure on Iran intensifies. Istanbul Fraud Probe: Turkish prosecutors say Israeli-linked suspects ran an international investment scam from Turkey, with 191 arrests and claims of $3bn in losses. LGBTQ+ Crackdown: Canada said it remains silent as Turkey faces renewed international criticism over raids and detentions of LGBTQ+ groups. Cyprus Watch: Turkish Cypriot leadership said it is closely monitoring arms build-up in the south. Middle East Flash: Saudi Arabia issued air-raid alerts amid Houthi escalation. Sports & Culture: Alevi history debate and new film interview coverage keep Turkey’s cultural conversation in focus.
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