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Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Talks: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal could produce “news maybe today,” built around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a time-limited nuclear negotiation, while President Trump insists the US won’t rush and the blockade stays until any agreement is certified and signed—amid Republican hawks warning the emerging framework could reward Iran. Markets & Energy: Stocks hover near record highs as crude slips on deal optimism, and Japan’s Nikkei jumps; a Hormuz-transit tanker has also reached Japan, the first since the war began. Egypt-Russia Food Security: Egypt is reviewing plans with Russia for a grain trading and storage logistics hub at Egyptian ports to lock in long-term wheat supply and build reserves. Iran Crackdown: Iran executed a protest-linked prisoner, Abbas Akbari, as authorities continue prosecutions tied to January unrest. Regional Flashpoints: Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank forced shop closures during the Eid rush. Turkey Politics: Police stormed CHP headquarters after a court ousted the party’s elected leadership. Local Costs: South Africa ends fuel levy relief, while the Philippines’ financial watchdog flags Middle East-war risks to debt and bank asset quality.
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