geopolitics

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

Why turbulence will make Beijing more assertive.

Similar wars end in similar ways.

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 after officials signaled the US was nearing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows, easing inflation fears.

Qalibaf reelected as Iran's parliament speaker, Fars says Reuters

European shares advanced as oil declined, with the US and Iran inching toward a deal to end the nearly-three-month war. Italian stocks notched a fresh record.

Iran says conclusions reached on many topics in potential U.S. memorandum but no deal imminent Reuters

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say Reuters

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