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Oil prices were sharply lower and stock futures surged after weekend reports that the U.S. appears close to reaching an agreement that would end the war with Iran and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave

Hong Kong private equity firm Templewater is eyeing investment opportunities in Central Asia’s real estate, energy transition and healthcare sectors, while positioning itself as a “superconnector” to channel capital from the Middle East into the emerging market. Cliff Zhang Kun, chairman of Templewa

The Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to “crush” Hezbollah. The air strikes come as the United States and Iran seek to finalise the terms of an agreement to end

China to promote drones and flying cars via new safety department

Japan stocks close at all-time high as investors bet on Iran deal

Toyota to cut more production abroad due to Iran war

Iran to open Hormuz 30 days after US deal to end fighting: source

Japan's smaller firms struggle to pass on higher costs from Iran war

Trump’s Iran gear change, voting maps and the pope on AI Reuters