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The United States and Iran have held talks through separate mediators, according to CNBC, while Middle East oil exports have reached levels last seen during wartime. The combination of diplomatic contact and resilient energy flows suggests both sides are testing channels even as regional tensions persist, with traders and governments watching closely for any shift that could disrupt oil shipments.

Singapore police are handling four separate missing persons cases involving young people reported over the span of three days. The most recent case concerns a teenager last seen in the Balestier area. The string of reports in quick succession has drawn attention on social media, with people sharing the appeals and urging anyone with information to come forward to help locate the four.

Candidates for state governorships across Brazil are taking part in televised debates today, five days ahead of the elections. The debates are seen as a final chance to sway undecided voters, with candidates clashing over state administration, public security and the economy. Outlets including CNN Brasil are covering the confrontations closely as the campaign enters its final stretch.

Search efforts are under way in Guriri, in the municipality of São Mateus, Espírito Santo, after an elderly woman went missing. A helicopter has been deployed to scan the area where she was last seen, with local news outlet Folha Vitória covering the operation. The woman's identity and the circumstances of her disappearance have not been confirmed.

Copper is breaking records while silver approaches $65 an ounce, a level last seen in 2011, and gold is regaining ground. Commentators highlight copper's growing role as a store of value. In crypto markets, Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $2.4 billion in inflows and BlackRock has moved to tokenize assets on-chain.

Zahara Jolie, daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has dropped her father's surname and now goes by Zahara Jolie, keeping only her mother's last name. The move fuels ongoing attention to the estrangement between Pitt and some of his children since his 2016 split from Jolie, with observers reading it as another sign of the family divide.

A driver who spent four days on rural roads in upstate Wisconsin and Minnesota says they did not see a single election sign bearing Trump's name, though campaign signs in general appeared at usual levels. The observation is being shared as a possible sign of weakening enthusiasm for Trump in traditionally supportive rural areas, though it remains anecdotal and limited to a small stretch of the Upper Midwest.

Richard E Grant is taking part in Celebrity Traitors, and commentary around the show suggests his best chance of lasting in the game lies in embracing his well-known eccentric persona rather than hiding it. The actor, famous for his flamboyant style, is expected to stand out among the celebrity contestants, though whether that theatricality helps or makes him an early target remains to be seen.

The New York Knicks are at the center of a debate over whether the NBA has entered a lasting era of parity, in which no dominant champion can be taken for granted. The question is whether New York can withstand the league-wide shift toward competitive balance, or whether recent turnover among title winners marks a permanent change rather than a passing phase.

Reports indicate Dalton Knecht is the leading candidate to be cut or traded as the Los Angeles Lakers finalize their roster. The second-year wing, acquired from Utah in a deal that was briefly rescinded last season, is seen as the odd man out as the Lakers manage depth and salary constraints ahead of the season.

Reports point to a revival of Hong Kong's financial market, a subject drawing attention amid ongoing questions about the city's economic recovery and its standing as a global financial hub. Coverage so far offers little detail beyond the headline claim, so the scale, drivers and durability of the rebound remain to be seen. Observers are watching whether the recovery marks a lasting turnaround for the exchange and investor confidence.

Bloomberg reports that overall equity markets are unusually calm even as volatility in individual stocks has surged, a divergence not seen since the dot-com era around 2000. The pattern suggests investors are concentrating risk in single names and using options heavily, raising questions about whether index-level tranquility can last if individual-stock swings widen.

Authorities are searching for an at-risk man who was last seen walking towards the ocean in Santa Cruz County, California. Local station KSBW reported the incident, and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward as concerns grow for his safety near the water.

Authorities are set to resume the search Sunday for a man who went missing after being last seen in the ocean at Robert Moses State Park on Long Island. The news was first reported by News12, with reports appearing on both its Long Island and New Jersey outlets. Details about the man's identity or the circumstances of his disappearance have not yet been released.

Viewers of the Australian television series 'Last Seen' are discussing season one, episode five, in which Henry goes to nearby houses seeking help for Jenna. One recurring question in the conversation: if Henry had just arrived by boat from another country, would residents have been equally as helpful? The moment has prompted debate about hospitality, suspicion of strangers, and how the scene reflects on attitudes in Australia.

Reports say one NFL team has been handed an early-season schedule described as a nightmare, the kind not seen in the league over the last 40 seasons. The claim comes from analysis of the upcoming slate, though details on which team is affected have not been confirmed.

A claim is circulating that the best game-to-movie adaptation ever made has now been identified, framed as 'the best game-to-movie adaptation ever seen'. Film and gaming audiences have long argued over which video game adaptation finally got the transition right, with titles like The Last of Us and the Sonic and Super Mario films often cited. No specific film is named in the claim itself.

A market analyst has warned that Bitcoin is showing a warning signal last seen in 2023, raising concerns about a possible downturn in the cryptocurrency's price. Traders are watching the chart pattern closely, with some fearing a repeat of the correction that followed the earlier signal, while others remain unconvinced.

A new 24-hour ceasefire in Sudan is reportedly holding, according to Eye Radio. The truce offers a brief pause in fighting that has devastated the country, with residents hoping extended humanitarian corridors will follow. It remains to be seen whether the halt will last beyond the stated window or lead to longer-term negotiations between the warring parties.