Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume - Reuters

Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume  Reuters

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading ‘in the wrong direction’ - AP News

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading ‘in the wrong direction’  AP News

Oil Steadies After Slumping on Moves to Restart US-Iran Talks - Bloomberg.com

Oil Steadies After Slumping on Moves to Restart US-Iran Talks  Bloomberg.com

Oil extends declines as possible U.S.-Iran talks raise hopes for Mideast peace deal

Oil prices fell as optimism grew that Iran may restart negotiations with the U.S. and Israel, easing tensions over the conflict that has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz.

Stocks rise, oil falls, on fresh Middle East hope

The FTSE 100 closed up 26.10 points, 0.3%, at 10,609.06.

By Jeremy Cutler

U.S. blocks ships to or from Iran as the countries look for more ceasefire talks

The blockade is enforced by more than 12 vessels set up in the Gulf of Oman instead of near Iran’s coast or actually in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said

By Bloomberg News

US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel - The Straits Times

US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel  The Straits Times

Kospi tops 6,100 on hopes of more ceasefire talks

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi reclaimed the 6,100 mark in early trading Wednesday, backed by growing expectations that the US and Iran will resume ceasefire negotiations. The Kospi opened at 6,145.75, up 2.98 percent from the prior session, and was trading slightly higher at 6,146.06 as of 10:30 a.m. It marked the first time the index had risen above the 6,100 level since recent Middle East tensions began weighing on the market. Market heavyweight Samsung Electronics rose 3.75 percent to 214,250

By The Korea Herald

Indonesian Foreign Ministry urged caution over U.S. military overflight proposal

While the two nations agreed on a defense cooperation partnership ​in a meeting Monday, a Pentagon statement that followed made no reference to overflights.

US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say

The waiver, which the Treasury Department issued on March 20, allowed some 140 million barrels of oil to reach global markets and helped relieve pressure on energy supply during the war with Iran.

Asian shares scale six-week peak on hopes for US-Iran peace talks

Asian Stocks to Track US Rally on Iran Peace Push: Markets Wrap - SWI swissinfo.ch

Asian Stocks to Track US Rally on Iran Peace Push: Markets Wrap  SWI swissinfo.ch

Philippines seeks US nod to extend Russian oil imports amid supply risks

The Philippines is seeking an extension of a United States sanctions waiver to allow continued oil imports from Russia, as the government moves to secure fuel supply amid ongoing global disruptions, the Department of Energy said.

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

Brazil’s former spy chief detained by ICE agents in US

Brazil's former chief of intelligence, Alexandre Ramagem, has been detained in the United States.

By Abubakar Ibrahim