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Global oil prices surged as Brent crude crossed $125 amid stalled US-Iran talks and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating tensions in the Iran war triggered market uncertainty, impacting Asian stocks and raising energy concerns worldwide

JD Vance may travel to Islamabad for US-Iran peace talks as a fragile ceasefire nears expiry. Donald Trump signaled urgency amid tensions, stalled negotiations, and disagreements over uranium enrichment and lifting the US blockade

Indian National Congress criticised Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, calling Pakistan’s growing role in US-Iran talks and Asim Munir’s closeness to Donald Trump a major diplomatic setback for India

President Donald Trump announced that US negotiators will travel to Pakistan for renewed talks with Iran, aiming to extend a fragile ceasefire set to expire midweek. Iran has yet to confirm participation, though its parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf stressed diplomacy would continue despite deep differences.

Pakistan heightened security in Islamabad and Rawalpindi amid possible US-Iran talks, despite no official schedule. Measures include checkpoints, closures, and aerial restrictions after Donald Trump hinted at a visit, as mediation efforts continue before the ceasefire deadline

Indian equity markets ended higher on Friday, with Nifty and Sensex gaining amid cautious optimism ahead of US-Iran talks. Broader markets outperformed, while easing geopolitical tensions and sectoral gains supported investor sentiment despite ongoing global uncertainties

Indian equity markets rallied sharply Wednesday as Sensex and Nifty surged on global optimism and lower crude prices amid US-Iran diplomacy hopes. Gains were broad-based despite recent foreign outflows, with IT and aviation stocks leading the early advance across sectors

With thousands of lives already lost and the global economy hanging in the balance, the US, Israel, and Iran must give diplomacy a genuine chance to forge a workable middle ground

US-led talks with Iran failed to secure peace but built goodwill, raising hopes for future agreement. Washington believes pressure tactics, including a Hormuz blockade, may push Tehran to accept terms, despite disagreements over nuclear ambitions and perceived negotiating leverage

Mumbai markets plunged sharply in early Monday trade as failed US-Iran talks and rising geopolitical tensions triggered a spike in crude oil prices, denting investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty dropped heavily, with broad-based losses across sectors amid global risk-off mood

US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without agreement after 21 hours, with JD Vance citing Iran’s refusal to curb its nuclear programme, raising concerns over ceasefire stability, Strait of Hormuz access, and broader regional security and global energy markets

Pakistan pledged continued mediation between US and Iran after Islamabad talks ended without breakthrough, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar urging ceasefire adherence, praising constructive negotiations, and expressing hope dialogue involving JD Vance and Iranian leaders yields lasting regional peace soon

Rehan Kazmi, a resident of Kintoor in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, and native of Ayatollah Khomeini’s ancestral village, claimed that the United States has been “defeated badly” in its conflict with Iran. He asserted that Iran’s strength compelled Washington to accept a two-week ceasefire under Tehran’s conditions.

Iran and the United States have opened negotiations in Islamabad, with discussions centred on a Lebanon ceasefire, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and security in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials insist that Washington must hold Israel accountable for ceasefire violations, while warning that prioritising Israeli interests could derail talks.

The fragile ceasefire in Iran faces mounting challenges as US Vice President JD Vance travels to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials. Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire, while Kuwait reports multiple drone attacks allegedly linked to Iran. Despite denials from the Revolutionary Guard, tensions remain high across the Middle East.

Gold and silver prices fell on Tuesday due to a stronger US dollar and profit-taking after previous gains. Geopolitical uncertainties, US-Iran talks, and tariff concerns moderated declines, while analysts maintained medium- and long-term optimism for bullion supported by industrial demand and supply constraints