AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCounterterrorism: The U.S. and Nigeria say they killed Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki, described as ISIS’s global second-in-command, in a joint Lake Chad Basin operation—Trump called it “meticulously planned” and Tinubu said it dealt a “heavy blow.” Drugs & Transit Routes: India’s Narcotics Control Bureau made its first-ever Captagon seizure under Operation Ragepill—about 227.7 kg worth Rs 182 crore—arresting a Syrian national and alleging the consignment was routed via India toward the Gulf. Syria’s Finance Shake-up: Syria appointed Safwat Raslan as central bank governor, while Abdelkader Husriyeh was named ambassador to Canada, as Damascus tries to reconnect with global banking after years of isolation. Humanitarian Reality Check: The UN says Syria’s progress is “real but fragile,” warning that humanitarian funding is falling fast and WFP has already cut food aid and suspended bread support. Regional Diplomacy: Syria’s president met U.S. envoy Tom Barrack to discuss developments and economic cooperation, as talks around the region remain tense.
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