Israel and Hamas resumed ceasefire talks on Saturday in Qatar, both sides said, even as Israeli forces ramped up a bombing campaign that has killed hundreds of people over 72 hours, and mobilised for a massive new ground assault. Palestinian health authorities said at least 146 people had been confirmed killed in the third day … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world US President Donald Trump has signalled his openness to cutting tariffs on China ahead of Saturday’s high-stakes talks between the world’s two largest economies, as both sides seek to de-escalate their trade war. … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Equities myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Signs of a possible thaw in trade tensions helped drive global markets higher on Friday after Beijing said it was “evaluating” recent overtures from Washington on starting trade talks. China’s commerce ministry said the US had … Read more
Police members stand as vehicles leave the Omani embassy, where the second round of US-Iran talks is taking place, in Rome, Italy, April 19, 2025. VINCENZO LIVIERI / REUTERS The United States and Iran on Saturday, April 19, concluded a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, with Iranian media saying the discussions … Read more
Allianz SE has temporarily halted talks with Amundi SA over combining its Allianz Global Investors asset management arm with the French company. The two sides were unable to agree on a deal structure, including control of the combined entity, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because … Read more