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European shares posted a second straight monthly gain as optimism grew that the US and Iran will extend a ceasefire and resolve the three-month conflict.

Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market Reuters

Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington Reuters

Breakingviews - A new US-Iran deal could be as useless as the last Reuters

Often overlooked by Western policymakers, Madagascar holds major critical mineral reserves and sits astride key maritime routes. As Russia deepens ties, the United States can’t afford to cede strategic ground. The post The race for Madagascar has already started appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Providing full benefits for a vast migrant population is going to be expensive.

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran Reuters

The price of fertilizers, many of which are derived from natural gas, have increased due to the conflict in Iran, putting food security at risk. The US has tools to help ease the crisis. The post How the US can use its natural gas abundance to ease rising fertilizer prices appeared first on Atlantic

Trump to decide imminently on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open Reuters

Allied Gold drops after report $4B Zijin deal faces opposition in China