Nikkei 225 Breaks 65,000 as Hormuz Hopes Fuel Rally
Japan's Nikkei 225 surges past 65,000 for the first time as Trump signals progress on Iran talks, oil prices fall, and global markets react.
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Japan's Nikkei 225 surges past 65,000 for the first time as Trump signals progress on Iran talks, oil prices fall, and global markets react.
KOSPI daily turnover surpasses 48 trillion won ($26.4B) for first time amid stock rally, fueled by AI demand and record highs.
Four dead, 17 missing after an under-construction building collapses in Angeles City, Philippines, amid heavy rains. Rescue efforts continue.
Singapore keeps 2026 GDP forecast at 2-4% despite Mideast risks, citing strong AI-driven Q1 growth of 6%.
US and Iran negotiators agree on broad principles of a new nuclear deal, including disposal of enriched uranium, as Trump slams Obama-era agreement.
WHO reports over 900 suspected Ebola cases in DRC amid conflict. Tedros warns violence impedes contact tracing and fuels mistrust.
Taiwan detects 9 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels, and 1 official ship near its airspace; 8 sorties enter ADIZ. China asserts sovereignty over Taiwan.
US expresses regret over failure to reach consensus at NPT Review Conference, criticizing Iran's noncompliance and nuclear activities.
US refuses to accept Iran peace MoU clauses on frozen assets and naval blockade, risking deal collapse. Iran insists on red lines.
Expert Waiel Awwad says White House shooting could be a message to Trump not to proceed with the Iran peace deal, as India-US relations face recalibration.
Former diplomat Veena Sikri calls the White House shooting attempt on President Trump "worrisome," discusses ceasefire prospects, Iran deal, and Pakistan's role.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian states all major decisions require Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's permission, emphasizing national unity and diplomatic talks.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung expresses condolences for deadly coal mine explosion in Shanxi, China; PM Modi also offers sympathies.
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims 528 lives since March 15, with 16 more deaths reported. UNICEF warns of vaccine shortages that triggered the crisis.
Burkina Faso enhances Ebola surveillance and lab capacity with no cases reported. India sends medical supplies to Africa CDC amid regional outbreak.
Three Taiwanese I-Kuan Tao followers detained in China, raising concerns over religious freedom and cross-strait relations.
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Pakistan faces mounting foreign exchange crisis with $4.8B debt repayment pressure, 33% FDI drop, rising unemployment, and multinational exits including Shell, Telenor, Uber.
Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong thanks PM Modi for condolences after Shanxi mining accident kills 82. Rescue operations continue for missing persons.
A 60-day ceasefire between the US and Iran is in final stages, aiming to reopen Strait of Hormuz and resume oil sales, with nuclear talks included.