geopolitics

FT analysis shows economists more optimistic now than 3 months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack Reuters

Emerging Asian equities rose to a record, propelled by continuing enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence trade that’s bolstered global stocks despite the Iran war.

Washington and Tehran are still trying to formalise a ceasefire

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US Reuters

Oil rose from a six-week low as uncertainty continues over the outlook for a peace deal to end the US war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Anthony di Paola reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Russia banned exports of jet fuel through end-November to avoid shortages at home after Ukraine intensified attacks on the nation’s refineries.

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

France requests UN Security Council meeting over Israel's invasion of Lebanon, as Iran says talks with US continue.