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U.S. and Iran reach peace deal to end the Mideast war, with agreement set to be signed Friday
The United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement to end Middle Eastern hostilities, with formal signing scheduled for Friday. The accord conc…
Hormuz Reopening Would Offer Relief for Asia, but Economic Scars Will Remain
The Strait of Hormuz disruption has inflicted lasting economic damage across Asia that will persist even after the critical shipping lane reopens, acc…
Explainer-What is the G7 and what’s on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?
# What the G7 Summit Means for Global Markets and Policy Direction The Group of Seven represents the world's seven largest advanced economies: the Un…
U.S. peace deal with Iran in question as Israel strikes Lebanon, Trump warns not to 'blow it'
Donald Trump warned Iran not to "blow it" on a potential peace deal as geopolitical tensions escalate following Israeli strikes on Lebanon. An initial…
Trump heads to G7 summit in France as world awaits Iran deal
President Trump is attending the G7 summit in France amid heightened geopolitical tensions spanning Iran and Ukraine. The gathering brings together th…
The G7 Summit Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump
The Group of Seven summit convenes Monday amid deepening rifts between its members, signaling a fracture in the post-World War II alliance structure t…
Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, but Iran deal close
Former President Donald Trump expressed disapproval of Israel's recent military strike on Lebanon while simultaneously signaling progress toward a pot…
Trump says peace deal will be signed Sunday after Iran said it remains cautious on timing
Trump announced on Truth Social that a peace deal ending the war with Iran will be signed on Sunday, escalating expectations for a major geopolitical …
Switzerland is voting on whether to cap its population at 10 million. Here's what to know
Switzerland faces a ballot measure Sunday that would impose a hard cap on population growth at 10 million residents, a threshold the country will like…
Trump says Iran deal could be signed Sunday, Tehran disputes timing
Trump has signaled that a potential Iran nuclear agreement could be finalized as soon as Sunday, injecting fresh optimism into stalled diplomatic nego…
Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence
Taiwan launched a new website Thursday allowing Chinese nationals to submit intelligence reports about military activities and government operations o…
Haiti senior defense official reportedly abducted in Port-au-Prince
A senior Haitian defense official was abducted in Port-au-Prince, according to reports. The incident reflects escalating gang violence in Haiti's capi…
U.S.-Iran peace deal could be finalized 'in the next 24 hours,' Pakistan's PM says
Pakistan's Prime Minister signaled that a U.S.-Iran peace agreement could be reached within 24 hours, according to CNBC reporting. A Trump administrat…
UAE denies 'false' reports of fund transfer to Iran
The United Arab Emirates rejected claims that it had agreed to transfer billions of dollars in frozen funds to Iran, calling reports of such a deal "f…
Iran says negotiating team will not travel to Pakistan or Geneva
Iran's negotiating team will not travel to Pakistan or Geneva for talks, according to statements from Iranian officials. The decision signals a harden…
Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss
Viktor Orban retained his grip on Hungary's political leadership despite his Fidesz party's poor performance in recent elections. Party members voted …
China protests Pentagon designation of major tech firms as military-linked
China has lodged a formal protest against the U.S. Pentagon's decision to designate major Chinese technology firms as military-linked entities. The mo…
U.S. and Iran have 'final, agreed upon text' of a deal, Pakistan prime minister says
Pakistan's Prime Minister has stated that the U.S. and Iran have reached a "final, agreed upon text" for a deal, marking a significant development in …
Absent From the SpaceX and OpenAI I.P.O.s? Chinese Investors.
U.S. tech giants are shutting Chinese investors out of upcoming IPOs and funding rounds, marking a sharp reversal in cross-border capital flows. Space…
Asia FX mixed as traders assess Iran peace prospects; rupee top gainer
Asian currency markets displayed mixed performance as traders recalibrated positions around Iran nuclear negotiations and shifting geopolitical risk. …
World Bank Warns Iran War Is Slowing Global Growth
The World Bank flagged escalating tensions in Iran as a drag on global economic growth, citing rising energy prices and renewed inflationary pressures…
Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends
Chinese investors facing limited growth opportunities in their home market are rotating capital toward dividend-paying stocks as yields become the pri…
Kuwait closes airspace, Israel warns of launches from Lebanon after U.S strikes in Iran
Kuwait has shut its airspace following escalating military tensions in the Middle East. This action follows U.S. strikes against Iran and Israeli warn…