AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDaraa Security Push: Syrian forces killed three ISIS-linked fighters in an operation in Daraa, where a curfew was imposed after clashes and explosions. Fuel Relief Plan: Syria announced subsidized diesel tiers after fuel-price anger—115 pounds/liter for heating, agriculture and eligible users, 150 for some productive sectors, while standard diesel stays at 175. Post-Assad Justice: A US court sentenced former Adra Prison chief Samir Ousman Alsheikh to 60 years for torture and related immigration fraud. UN Security Council Clash: Syria warned the UN that Israel is the “greatest threat” to regional stability, accusing it of strikes and incursions while Israel pushed back and warned about Turkey’s expanding role. Middle East Pressure on Energy: Saudi-Houthi fighting displaced over 100,000 Yemenis, while drone debris killed one in Taif as Hormuz tensions keep oil routes under strain. Banking Deal: Estithmar’s Masaref completed a 48.68% stake acquisition in Shahba Bank, aiming to expand branches and digital services. Austin Tice Update: A BBC investigation says the missing US journalist Austin Tice was betrayed by his driver and kidnapped in 2012.
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