geopolitics

Three boys from southeastern China offered 10.5 yuan (US$1.5) to a convenience store owner on the brink of closing, igniting a wave of public support. Five years after borrowing money to establish his convenience store in Guangzhou, Chen decided to shut down the shop as business continued to decline

Shares flat in Asia before Iran sanctions news, Nvidia results Reuters

A key funding program announced by China nearly half a year ago to shore up investment has yet to get off the ground, according to Caitong Securities Co., a delay that could blunt its impact as economic growth grinds slower.

Oil prices fell Monday as investors awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever sanctions campaign against Iran.

UK prime minister will shrug off warnings from Russia in first overseas visit

Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says Reuters

Oil falls ahead of US announcement on new Iran sanctions Reuters

Ampol posts near five-fold surge in profit as Iran war boosts refining margin Reuters

Partners Group will exit its private credit investment in Gong cha after Bain Capital bought the Taiwanese bubble-tea brand from TA Associates this month.

BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been voted Germany’s player of the year 2026 and Vincent Kompany won the coach’s accolade after another outstanding season for the Bavarian powerhouse.