AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLebanon Politics: Lebanon’s Parliament renewed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government confidence with 68 votes for, 12 against and two abstentions, while Hezbollah MPs walked out—keeping the weapons question and southern Lebanon’s security at the center of the debate. UNIFIL & Security Vacuum: Lebanon is pushing France, Jordan and the US to prevent a security vacuum in the south as UNIFIL’s mandate nears expiry, warning that no clear replacement authority has been agreed. Lebanon Economy: An IMF mission report highlights deepening economic strain in Lebanon, with conflict weighing on activity and growth prospects. Regional Energy Impact: Qatar says Iranian attacks and the Strait of Hormuz disruption cut about 17% of LNG export revenue, with gas infrastructure damage expected to take 2–3 years to fully repair. Global Macro: The IMF chief warns inflation remains stubborn and AI-related financing risks could still trigger shocks to the global economy. US-Mideast Tensions: The US urged Americans to reconsider travel across the Middle East as Houthis escalate attacks tied to the Red Sea and Saudi targets. Business & Trade: Standard Chartered plans to wind down retail and card operations in Bangladesh, signaling continued restructuring in emerging markets.
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