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Talks between Ukraine, Russia and America began in Abu Dhabi.

The discussions hosted by the United Arab Emirates are due to run for two days.

Earlier, Philodemir Zelensky, Ukraine's president, said the talks would be, quote,

all about the land.

Russia wants control of the whole of the Dombas region in eastern Ukraine, an idea Mr. Zelensky

rejects. Meanwhile, Ukraine's grid operator said recent

Russian strikes had forced power cuts across the country. The price of silver rose above $100 per

Troy ounce for the first time. It is already up by more than 40% this year. Meanwhile, gold hovered close

to $5,000 per ounce, a record. In recent months, investors have rushed to the precious metals,

which are seen as safe haven assets amid uncertainty over geopolitics and trade.

A senior Iranian cleric, close to the ruling establishment, threatened retaliation against American linked assets across the Middle East if America attacks Iran, state media reported.

The warning followed comments by Donald Trump on Thursday, who said a naval, quote,

Armada, was heading towards Iran. Meanwhile, the United Nations Human Rights Council met in an emergency

session to examine alleged abuses against protesters in Iran. Japan's yen suddenly swung to its biggest gains since August,

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