AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Safety in Focus: India put its ports and shipping agencies on the highest alert after three Indian seafarers were killed in a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying the attacks must stop and urging “unimpeded, safe navigation” through the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic Push: India lodged a strong protest with the US, summoning the US chargé d’affaires, and said it is coordinating support for affected families while tracking incidents involving foreign-flagged ships. More Attacks, More Evacuations: Hours after the Settebello deaths, the US disabled another Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker, MT Jalveer, carrying 20 Indian crew; all were evacuated safely. UN Condemnation: UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned the Settebello attack, echoing IMO language calling it unacceptable. Ceasefire Talks Amid Tension: US President Trump said he cancelled further strikes on Iran, citing progress toward an agreement, while the naval blockade pressure on shipping reportedly remains. Regional Tech News: In Accra, ECOWAS ran a cybersecurity hackathon with a local firm (00SEC) designing the challenges for teams from 12 member states.
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