Hong Kong, March 24, 2026 (AFP) - Asian stocks rise on Trump U-turn but unease sees oil bounce

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2026-03-24

Asian stocks rose Tuesday after Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites and hailed "very good" talks with Tehran but oil prices edged back up as optimism over a possible de-escalation of the Middle East war remained shaky. Equity markets in New York jumped and crude plunged Monday after the US president made the surprise announcement that he would hold off fresh attacks on energy infrastructure for five days following negotiations wi......

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Taipei, March 24, 2026 (AFP) - Taiwan to skip WTO conference after labelled 'Province of China'

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New York, March 24, 2026 (AFP) - Chinese rights lawyer sentenced to 5 years in prison: HRW

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Tel Aviv, March 24, 2026 (AFP) - Tel Aviv mayor says building damaged in 'direct' hit after Iran missile warning

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