Edward Wong reports that as President Trump navigates the Iran war, China cautiously seeks to balance its interests by encouraging Iranian negotiations with the U.S. while subtly supporting Iran, as it aims to benefit from the conflict's outcome and potential de-escalation in hopes of stabilizing its economy impacted by rising energy prices. #China #IranWar #Diplomacy #CN #IR #US #RU #PK #SA #AE

The Lee family, headed by Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong, has completed the historic payment of a 12 trillion won inheritance tax bill related to the estate of the late chairman Lee Kun-hee, marking the largest tax settlement in South Korea's history, while their combined net worth has surged past $45 billion due to increased demand in the AI sector. #Samsung #InheritanceTax #CorporateFamily #KR

The CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Sultan Al Jaber, stated that the United Arab Emirates' recent exit from OPEC and OPEC+ was driven by national interests rather than being aimed at any specific entity, marking a significant shift in its relationship with Saudi Arabia amidst regional tensions and a push for greater investment and strategic autonomy. #UAE #OPEC #EnergyPolicy #AE #SA #IR