Qatar anticipates restoring normal LNG production within weeks as US-Iran peace negotiations show progress, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global gas market pressures.
Turkey's ruling party spokesman Omer Celik stated that substantive work on a US-Iran peace agreement is commencing, focusing on a 60-day period to resolve issues like the Strait of Hormuz and US blockade. He accused Israel of attempting to undermine the process with 'radical statements' and called for de-escalation in the region.
WiseTech Global shares dropped 13.4% after a report detailed an Australian Federal Police investigation into executive chair Richard White over alleged exploitation. The company's value has significantly decreased from its peak.
ASX 200 futures indicate a 0.2% fall at the open, influenced by European market declines and geopolitical tensions including a failed peace talk and threats to the Strait of Hormuz. Metcash's FY26 results are expected with no major impact.
US President Trump threatens Iran with consequences if it doesn't control its proxies in Lebanon, despite an interim deal. US and Iranian officials meet in Switzerland for peace talks, while fighting continues in Lebanon. Trump also made threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland face derailment due to public threats and key disagreements. US President Trump warned of renewed strikes on Iran if Hezbollah continues 'trouble' in Lebanon, while Iran's negotiator vowed armed forces are ready to respond. Lebanon and Iran's nuclear program remain sticking points.
US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland face derailment due to public threats and unresolved issues. Key sticking points include Lebanon and Iran's nuclear program, with both sides issuing warnings.
A tentative US-Iran deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but global economic fallout persists. Energy markets anticipate supply recovery, yet recession looms for Gulf economies, while US inflation rises. Analysts warn of fragile peace and long-term economic impacts.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people on Saturday, according to local authorities. The strikes hit residential areas, including one that killed a family of four. This escalation follows renewed fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, threatening a fragile US-Iran interim agreement aimed at de-escalating regional tensions.
At least 22 people were killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, potentially derailing US-Iran talks aimed at a peace deal. US envoys were expected in Switzerland for postponed negotiations, but the timing is now uncertain as Iran views a Lebanon ceasefire as essential.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed Friday due to escalating conflict in Lebanon. Iran fired warning shots in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening closure, but later softened its tone after a new Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. Both sides seek to avoid renewed hostilities.
US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland were abruptly canceled Friday as Hezbollah and Israel engaged in their most violent clashes since a ceasefire. The escalation in Lebanon, with airstrikes and rocket fire resulting in casualties, overshadowed the planned negotiations aimed at addressing Iran's nuclear program and oil traffic.
Iran is commemorating a 12-day war with Israel as US and Iranian officials near a peace deal. Despite ongoing negotiations and potential sabotage, Tehran hosts events for fallen commanders, while the government claims a stronger position after surviving recent conflicts and controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
Hezbollah has rejected a US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Israel also refuses to withdraw its troops, insisting on maintaining a buffer zone. This deadlock casts a shadow over potential US-Iran peace negotiations.
US-Iran peace talks have stalled, leading to a rise in international oil prices. Meanwhile, US stock markets closed higher, driven by optimism in AI-related tech stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw gains, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index experiencing a significant surge.
The UN has pleaded for calm and respect for a ceasefire amid escalating Israeli military actions in Lebanon, which threaten to derail fragile US-Iran peace talks. Hezbollah vows to continue targeting northern Israel, while Iran warns of opening new fronts and closing the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran peace talks have hit a snag due to escalating Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Iran has suspended dialogue with the US, citing ceasefire violations and threatening retaliation if Israel continues its offensive.
South Korea's KOSPI index jumps 3.09% to 8,090.58, driven by hopes for a US-Iran peace deal, despite new US strikes on Iran, with semiconductor, auto, and shipbuilding sectors leading the rally.
미국과 이란의 종전 협상이 핵 프로그램 제한과 제재 완화 문제에 대한 이견으로 교착 상태에 빠졌다. 양측은 선후 문제에 강경한 입장을 유지하며 진전이 둔화되고 있으며, 중재국들은 이란 최고지도자 모즈타바 하메네이의 의중 파악에 어려움을 겪고 있다.
Gold prices saw a marginal increase on May 25, 2026, influenced by US-Iran peace talks. Major Indian retailers reported higher rates for 22k gold, with IBJA data showing a rise in gold and silver prices compared to May 22.
Gold prices surged globally and in Indian cities on Monday, driven by optimism over a potential US-Iran peace deal and a weaker US dollar. Analysts cited easing crude oil prices and reduced inflation fears as supporting factors for bullion.
Indian oil stocks like HPCL, IOC, and BPCL surged as crude oil prices hit a two-week low due to progress in US-Iran peace talks. This optimism, combined with recent fuel price hikes, boosted shares, though analysts caution full market normalization may take months.
Australia's immigration detention centres face scrutiny over security failures, while US-Iran peace talks advance and Donald Trump faces Republican backlash. Other news includes a fatal shark attack, rising Australian travel to Vietnam, Russia's use of a hypersonic missile in Ukraine, and UK police investigating Prince Andrew.
Four people were killed and over 100 injured in intense Russian bombings in Ukraine, targeting Kyiv. Russia reportedly used its nuclear-capable Orechnik ballistic missile. France condemned the attack. Meanwhile, the US and Iran are reportedly close to a peace deal, a shooting near the White House left one suspect dead, Cristian Mungiu won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and Arthur Fils withdrew from Roland-Garros due to injury.
