AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBRICS & Finance: Iran’s central bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati says Tehran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, with talks also focusing on faster cross-border payments and digital currencies. AI & Deals: Anthropic is reportedly in talks to buy Israel’s Decart AI for about $6bn, as the region’s AI race heats up. US-Iran Media War: Iran’s state media mocked Trump after reports of a secret plane switch in Turkey tied to an alleged Iranian threat, while both sides trade claims over Strait of Hormuz control. Shipping & Energy: Oman says an oil spill from a stranded tanker has reached some beaches, as Hormuz remains blocked and shipping traffic stays disrupted. Marcom/Advertising: Publicis Groupe Middle East appoints Lizzie Dewhurst as Chief Marketing Officer, expanding regional marketing and corporate communications leadership. Culture & Boycotts: Pro-Palestinian campaigners in Lebanon and Jordan urge a boycott of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” over producer Avi Arad’s Israel stance. Israel-Palestine: West Bank village Qusra residents describe a siege by extremist settlers, with US officials pressing Israel to act against settler violence. Media/Legal: Germany’s court ruled that comparing Israel to Nazi Germany can be protected political speech, adding fuel to the legal and political fight over speech and policing.
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