AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoQatar’s Eid Al-Adha at Katara: Katara Cultural Village kicked off Eid celebrations with heritage performances like Ardah on the Corniche, family-friendly shows, and “Katara Eid gifts” for children, drawing praise for organization and cultural variety. US-Iran talks under strain: The White House rejected an Iranian state TV report of a draft US-Iran MOU to restore Strait of Hormuz shipping, calling it “total fabrication,” as negotiations reportedly hinge on military withdrawal, lifting blockades, and reopening the strait while nuclear issues remain unresolved. New strikes near Hormuz: US forces carried out defensive strikes after downing Iranian drones and hitting a ground control station near Bandar Abbas, with Iran warning of consequences and accusing ceasefire violations. Hormuz control row: Trump said no single country would control the Strait and the US would “watch over it,” casting doubt on any quick breakthrough. Regional labor impact: The ILO warned the West Asia crisis is spreading into global labour markets via energy costs, transport disruption, tourism hits, and migration pressures. Qatar in the mediation picture: Multiple reports keep Qatar in the center of US-Iran de-escalation efforts, including talks tied to frozen assets.
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