Nikkei 60,000 milestone: Tokyo stocks hit historic intraday high as US rally and Iran ceasefire lift markets Nikkei 60,000 milestone: Tokyo’s benchmark surged above the 60,000 level intraday as a …
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Trump says new Iran nuclear deal will be “far better” as ceasefire extended and talks planned Trump says a new Iran nuclear deal will be far better than the 2015 …
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Iran executes senior civil defence official Mehdi Farid after Supreme Court upholds espionage conviction Iran has executed a senior civil defence official, Mehdi Farid, after the Supreme Court upheld his …
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire without deadline as maritime blockade standoff continues
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump ceasefire extension with Iran signals U.S. hesitation as naval blockade continues U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire extension with Iran on April 21, 2026, while ordering a …
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Japan and South Korea markets hold steady after US Iran ceasefire extension
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei steadies as U.S. extends Iran ceasefire; Japan, South Korea benchmarks hold gains Nikkei steadied on April 22 after a U.S. move extending a ceasefire with Iran; Japan and South …
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Bank of Japan Holds Rates as Iran Energy Shock Lifts Inflation Outlook
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Likely to Hold Rates at 0.75% as Middle East Energy Shock Raises Inflation Risks Bank of Japan likely to keep policy rate at 0.75% at its April …
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ANA and JAL announce international fuel surcharge increases amid Iran tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoANA, JAL Announce Advance Fuel Surcharge Hikes on International Flights Japan’s two largest carriers, ANA and JAL, raised international fuel surcharges on April 20, 2026, citing surging kerosene prices tied …
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ANA and JAL announce international fuel surcharge increases amid Iran tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoANA, JAL accelerate international fuel surcharge hike amid Middle East tensions Japan’s two flag carriers announced on April 20, 2026, that international fuel surcharge increases will be implemented earlier than …
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Iran delegation to attend Islamabad peace talks as mediator seeks ceasefire extension
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran Delegation to Attend Islamabad Talks Despite U.S. Naval Blockade Objection Iran will send a delegation to the Islamabad talks on April 21, 2026, as mediators press for a ceasefire …
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Iraq’s Coordination Framework Deadlock Threatens April 26 Prime Ministerial Nomination Iraqi Coordination Framework faces April 26, 2026 deadline to nominate a prime minister amid internal splits, Iranian intervention and US …