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Markets Rebound as Hopes for Iran–U.S. Dialogue Ease Geopolitical Tensions

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as signs of potential diplomatic movement in the Iran–U.S. standoff helped calm volatile markets. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose about 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 0.2% after a turbulent prior session.  The shift in sentiment followed reports that Iran has quietly approached the United States to discuss terms for ending the escalating conflict , a development that helped cool fears of further disruption in global energy markets. This diplomatic signal contributed to a rebound after Tuesday’s sharp sell-off, when concerns over widening conflict and rising oil prices rattled investors.  The conflict, now in its fifth day, has seen continued strikes and mounting casualties, adding to market unease. Iran is preparing for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in recent attacks, while regional tensions remain high.  Despite the ongoing uncertainty, Wednesda...
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Quad Nations Unveil Truce and Transition Plan to End Sudan Conflict

 

Al-Rasheed Al-Tahir, a displaced Sudanese man who is reunited with his sisters, nephews and nieces, walks and carries the children of his sister who was killed in the war-torn al-Fashir city.


The United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt have jointly proposed a roadmap aimed at ending Sudan’s devastating civil war, which has triggered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. In a statement, the four nations — known as the “Quad” — called for an immediate three-month humanitarian truce to allow aid access across the country, followed by a permanent ceasefire.

The plan outlines a nine-month transitional process to establish an inclusive, civilian-led government with broad legitimacy and accountability. The Quad emphasized that there is no military solution to the conflict and rejected any role for the Muslim Brotherhood or affiliated extremist groups in Sudan’s future governance.

The proposal also calls for halting all external military support to the warring parties — the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces — whose clashes have left millions displaced and famine spreading. The ministers pledged to monitor the plan’s implementation closely and work with African, Arab, and international partners to restore peace and stability.


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