geopolitics

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.

Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support The Guardian Russia pulls ambassador Andrey Kelin out of Britain The Times ‘Putin has repeatedly threatened the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but he is too weak to follow through’ The Independent Why has Russia threaten

Analysis-China’s property crisis grinds on after Evergrande sentencing

Andy Burnham is traveling to Ukraine on Monday for his first international trip as British prime minister, in an attempt to show he’ll maintain diplomatic and military support for Kyiv as Russia’s war enters a decisive phase.

Pemex and Petrobras Bet Big on High-Risk High-Reward Drilling Off Mexico

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday is expected to announce the new measures after the U.S. vowed to impose an “unprecedented” level of economic warfare and isolation.