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Reward Minerals (ASX:RWD) executied a binding letter of intent to acquire a mineral licence adjoining the Mountain Pond Gold Project.

Former US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal joins Former Permanent Representative of India to the UN Syed Akbaruddin for a panel on how South Asia is affected by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Hawk Resources (ASX:HWK) announced the acquisition of a binding option to earn up to an 80% interest in the Meerkat Copper Project.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is calling on President Trump to commit to ending the war in Iran. ANU National Security College's Rory Medcalf says Canberra's stance reflects the growing concern among Australians about the economic consequences of the war. Medcalf spoke to "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade."

Iran's attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker near Dubai is a "critical signal" that Tehran is choosing retaliation over negotiation, BCA Research Chief Geopolitical Strategist Matt Gertken tells Bloomberg's "The China Show." He says it would undermine market confidence in President Donald Trump's ability to secure a diplomatic solution, despite a report that he's willing to end the war even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.

Pure Resources (ASX:PR1) has tapped Texas-based Rice University to develop advanced carbon nanotube fibre heat sink architectures.

Australia's Fair Work Commission has moved to abolish junior pay rates for workers aged 18 to 20 in the retail, fast-food, and pharmacy sectors.

FGE NexantECA Chairman Emeritus Fereidun Fesharaki says a prolonged 'near-closure' of the Strait of Hormuz could push oil prices to $150-$200/bbl in the next few weeks and trigger severe global economic fallout. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin."

Battery Age Minerals (ASX:BM8) announced a substantial 40% expansion of its landholding at the Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah, USA.

The Papua New Guinea Conservation and Environment Protection Authority has approved an amended environment permit for the Woodlark Gold Project.

Shares in homegrown furniture heavyweight Koala (ASX:KOA) have enjoyed a positive start to life on the public market.

Space infrastructure startup Starcloud raised $170 million in Series A funding at a $1.1 billion valuation. Philip Johnston, Co-founder and CEO of Starcloud, discusses his strategy for capital deployment and business growth. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud Watts on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade."