AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMiddle East Tensions: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called an emergency parliamentary session to seek authority for possible action to defend Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate. Yemeni government forces also reported casualties in a Houthi drone strike, while the Houthis released 159 prisoners affiliated with the government. Ukraine and Europe: EU leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid worsening tensions with Donald Trump. Kyiv is pressing for a European alternative to Starlink after restrictions on military satellite links raised concerns about Ukraine’s battlefield communications. Moscow’s mayor said 2,730 drones targeted the region in a week. Regional Cooperation: The Philippines, Cambodia and Timor-Leste are seeking to encourage other ASEAN states to abolish the death penalty. Switzerland and Vietnam, meanwhile, agreed to deepen cooperation during President Guy Parmelin’s visit, as they prepare a trade deal with the wider European Free Trade Association.
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