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Oil Prices Fall and Global Stocks Rise on Optimism for US-Iran Deal

Financial markets reacted positively to news of a potential framework even as both sides cautioned against optimism.

The president reiterated his frustration at NATO and Gulf partners for not doing enough to secure the Hormuz Strait.

Authorities are investigating the incident as violence continues in areas adjacent to the Iran conflict zone.

Eight countries issued a joint statement criticising the conduct of an Israeli official toward detained activists.

The Swedish institute found the number of international peacekeeping personnel fell 17% and is down 49% since 2016.

The pontiff’s document focused on the societal risks of autonomous AI systems and called for global regulation.

The visit came as Ukraine’s capital was still cleaning up after Russia’s most devastating missile attack of the year.

The attack which also used other missile types caused significant damage to the Ukrainian capital.

President Zelensky confirmed the use of the nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missile in the deadly strike.

Britain’s naval forces are positioning to ensure safe passage through the strait upon the conclusion of a deal.