geopolitics

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official Reuters

Iran delayed the start of negotiations over a permanent peace deal with the US after fighting intensified in southern Lebanon, a potential setback to Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war and curb Tehran’s nuclear program. Ambassador Puneet Talwar, Principal at Talwar Global Strategies and former US

Oil price falls on hopes agreement will bolster US-Iran deal

Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions Reuters

Lebanon ceasefire agreed after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped Reuters

Oil steadied as Iran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel and Hezbollah reportedly agreed to a ceasefire starting Friday.

Brent falls as Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire Reuters

Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports Reuters

A gauge of emerging-market currencies trimmed losses following a report that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off Reuters