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Gold is glittering again – but that’s not necessarily good newsRenewed fears of inflation in the US, global financial vulnerabilities and the AI hype have driven a sharp rise in the gold price. That signals risky times ahead.Brisbane Times
Why fears of a Japanese implosion have the world on edgeThe impact of last week’s historic intervention to prop up the yen is already fading. That signals risks for Japan, the US and the rest of the world.Brisbane Times
Mystery powerbroker emerges from Gaza dealA low-profile yet powerful figure who has been in the background of Palestinian politics for decades was instrumental in unlocking negotiations to disarm Hamas.Brisbane Times
Eight backflips and counting: Trump is still promising his big Iran ‘deal’The US president has repeatedly threatened to escalate the war, then called off strikes to allow more time for talks that have so far not led to a comprehensive deal.Brisbane Times
Trump’s ‘short war’ is spiralling out of control. His personal failings were the triggerBefore initiating a war, you must understand why and what you want to achieve. Trump didn’t, and his actions are leading to a less stable Middle East, and a more assertive Iran.Brisbane Times
Trump’s Gaza deal sparks questions on whether Israel, Hamas will complyExperts suggest the president’s surprise announcement that Hamas would begin disarming will bring more complications for both sides.Brisbane Times
‘Monumental step’: Hamas to disarm under deal for Gaza to get new governmentHamas, labelled a terrorist group by the US and Australia, has agreed to a process that will begin with Gaza’s police force within the next two weeks, provided Israel agrees to vacate the territory it has seized.Brisbane Times
Pressure on Trump to respond after Iran launches missiles at Middle East basesThe “surprise attack” came as Iran rejected Oman’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and hours after Trump hosted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.Brisbane Times
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikesThe US military said its naval blockade against Iran “remains in full effect” but did not explain why it halted a streak of 13 nights of escalating strikes.Brisbane Times