AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoMiddle East Tensions: The US and Iran traded a fresh round of strikes after Iran hit a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran declaring the strait closed “until further notice” while Washington insists traffic is still flowing and freedom of navigation must be maintained. Regional Fallout: Iran retaliated by targeting US-linked sites across Gulf states including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman, as air defences scrambled and sirens sounded. Cyprus Angle: The flare-up repeatedly referenced a Cyprus-flagged vessel (engine-room damage and a missing crew member) at the centre of the latest escalation. Drugs & Crime: NDLEA arrested a South African woman at Abuja airport over 5.75kg of heroin hidden in checked bags, allegedly using her three-year-old son to avoid scrutiny. Local Culture/Community: Cyprus-linked arts and community items included a University of Cyprus spotlight on research and global education, plus a memorial ride reaching Karavas in Kythera. Sports/Entertainment: Celtic’s potential Champions League playoff opponents include Omonia Nicosia, while Cyprus summer tourism messaging also drew record local engagement. Business/Trading: LEVERAGED wrapped up the 2026 Leveraged Cup, awarding a $20,000 grand prize to Sebastian (“Cassius”).
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