U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks falter as strikes and asset moves raise tensions U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks face setbacks while Washington and Tehran clash over wording, asset releases and strikes in the Gulf, …
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Nikkei breaks 65,000 for first time and hits record high amid Iran peace hopes
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNikkei average closes above 65,000 for first time as oil falls on U.S.–Iran negotiation hopes On May 25, 2026 the Nikkei average surged to 65,158.19, climbing 2.87% as oil futures …
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Trump Urges Patience, Tells Delegation Not to Rush Iran Agreement Trump told U.S. negotiators on May 24, 2026, not to rush an Iran agreement, saying talks require time as officials …
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Trump Says Iran Agreement Mostly Finalized, Includes Strait of Hormuz Opening
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Says Iran Negotiations Largely Complete, Includes Strait of Hormuz Opening Donald Trump tweeted on May 23, 2026 that “most” of the Iran negotiations have been completed and are in …
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Trump says US and Iran near peace memorandum, Strait of Hormuz reopening
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump says U.S.-Iran agreement nearly complete, vows Strait of Hormuz will be reopened Trump says a U.S.-Iran agreement is nearing completion after May 23, 2026 consultations with regional leaders; he …
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U.S. pauses arms sales to Taiwan over Iran war, Navy official says
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. arms sales to Taiwan put “on pause,” acting Navy secretary tells Congress Acting U.S. Navy secretary said U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are “on pause” amid the Iran war, …
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Southeast Asian Manufacturers Face Iran War Cost Shocks Despite Strong Electronics Exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoutheast Asia manufacturers reel as Iran war-driven cost shocks force closures and job losses Southeast Asia manufacturers face rising closures and layoffs as Iran war-driven cost shocks push up input …
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India Faces 400,000 bpd LPG Supply Gap After Iran War Disruptions India faces a 400,000 barrels-per-day LPG supply gap after Iran war import cuts, straining cooking gas availability and forcing …
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Marcos orders 10 percent spending cuts as Iran war deepens stagflation risk
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarcos Orders 10% Budget Cuts as Iran War Deepens Stagflation Fears Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on May 18, 2026 ordered at least a 10% cut in government spending, saying …
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Japan’s listed companies report AI-driven profit surge but warn of Iran turmoil
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAI boom drives strong corporate earnings as Iran turmoil clouds outlook Japanese firms report robust profits on AI boom, but geopolitical risk from Iran and supply-chain strains leave many firms …