geopolitics

Beijing's Foreign Ministry confirms US reports about detention of scholar focusing on politics of neighbouring Myanmar.

President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran could be imminent, touting a "great settlement" to end the war on Thursday, though Tehran said it had not reached a final decision on an agreement with Washington.

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South Korean stocks close up 4.6% as hopes rise for US-Iran deal

Gold steadied as traders weighed prospects for a long-awaited deal to end the US-Iran war that’s rattled global markets and stoked inflation.

Dollar steadies as traders weigh prospects for Iran ceasefire Reuters

Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger Reuters

Alibaba bids $1.5B for China grocer Pupu in fight with Meituan: report