geopolitics

The war could end with Tehran more confident, more hardline and with new resources to rebuild its nuclear programme

Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts Reuters

Tehran’s parliamentary speaker and lead negotiator travelled to Doha as mediators seek to thrash out final details

How Trump and Xi could cement Beijing’s advantage for years to come.

What Xi wants from Trump—and Trump might get from Xi.

Why turbulence will make Beijing more assertive.

What if fielding more nuclear weapons makes the United States less secure, not more? That question is now at the center of a growing debate as the United States confronts a nuclear landscape shaped by two major nuclear rivals.China is rapidly expanding and modernizing its nuclear arsenal, while the

Gold advanced as signs the US and Iran are closing in on a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz tempered inflation concerns.

US-Iran deal optimism offers Indian rupee, bonds a breather Reuters

Indian shares advance on US-Iran peace deal optimism Reuters