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Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved

A ceasefire in Lebanon would be an essential component of any peace talks, Pakistan says

Around 6,600 US companies operate in Singapore, with Singapore-based investments supporting more than 250,000 American jobs, SBF notes.

SBF pushes back on US trade probes, warns tariffs would hurt American firms

Singapore’s acts, policies and practices do not ‘burden or restrict’ commerce of the United States, it adds

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (right) welcomes Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir (left) at an airport in Teheran on Apr 15.

Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain: senior Iranian official

No dates have been decided for a second round of talks between Washington and Teheran

Israeli soldiers near the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel on Apr 15. Israel’s security cabinet convened late on Wednesday to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire.

Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak, Pakistan says Lebanon peace essential

Israel said its troops were continuing “targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon”

Article 38 of Unclos provides vessels a right of unimpeded “transit passage” through more than 100 straits worldwide, including the Strait of Hormuz.

Can Iran legally impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz?

The US disputes Iran’s authority to charge tolls

The Chinese AI industry is currently led by far bigger rivals such as Alibaba Group Holding and ByteDance.

US House to weigh penalties on AI model copying by Chinese firms

Known as the Deterring American AI Model Theft Act, the bill is set to be considered by the House Foreign Affairs Committee next week

A crude oil tanker at anchor in Galveston Bay as it made its way to the Port of Houston in Texas City in March. Data shows that the US was last a net exporter of crude in 1943.

Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War II

Atlantic Basin and Asian buyers are reaching further out for available supply

The speedy deterioration of Trump’s relationships has been remarkable, even for a president known for his volatile temperament and quick disposal of allies.

Trump’s isolation deepens as his ties with longtime allies fray

Many allies have so far refused to participate in the US blockade

The Chinese travel and tourism economy grew 9.9% last year, more than twice the global rate and much faster than the 0.9% pace registered by the US, according to new data.

China poised to be top tourism economy as foreigners skip US

America has long ranked as the world’s top vacation destination

The oil shock spurred by the conflict has sent petrol prices in the US to their highest level since 2022, leading US inflation to jump in March.

War’s impact on firms goes beyond energy costs: Fed’s Beige Book

A growing number of officials are concerned the war could fuel inflation