AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLebanon–US Aviation: Trump ordered all American airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, a move Lebanon’s PM says could boost travel, investment and the wider economy. UNESCO & Heritage: A UN committee inscribed Sebastia in the West Bank and five Lebanese castles in Mount Amel on the World Heritage List (and danger list), despite Israeli objections—another flashpoint where culture meets geopolitics. Middle East Energy Shock: Oil prices pushed above $100 as the Red Sea and Hormuz risks rise, with Houthi actions and US-Iran tensions threatening shipping and tightening global supply routes. US Sanctions & Finance: The US sanctioned a London-based Muslim Brotherhood leader accused of fundraising for Hamas, adding pressure on UK and regional financial networks. Trade Policy: New US tariffs targeting forced labour will replace expiring global levies, covering 99.4% of US imports—raising costs for businesses tied to cross-border supply chains. Local Governance (Lebanon): Lebanon’s city attorney was suspended for a month after a disciplinary hearing involving the mayor, spotlighting governance and accountability at municipal level.
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