AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Pressure: As Iran-war tensions spike, a ship anchored near the UAE was seized and another cargo ship near Oman sank after attacks, while leaders push for Hormuz to stay open for energy flows. Humanitarian Funding: The UN welcomed a fresh $1.8bn U.S. boost to global aid, lifting total UN humanitarian funding to $3.8bn as agencies face shortages and attacks. BDS Momentum in Europe: BDS organizers report “exponential growth” in Palestine solidarity work across parts of Slovenia and Croatia, with local groups expanding since Gaza’s war began. Tech Under Scrutiny: Microsoft Israel’s general manager stepped down amid renewed claims tied to surveillance and military-linked AI tools. Lebanon’s Cost-of-Living Shock: Lebanon’s economic crisis is worsening as the Iran/Hormuz fallout hits prices and jobs, with price gouging in fragile markets. Palestine Solidarity: Nakba Day events kept Palestinian return and justice at the center of public action.
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