Global Markets Surge After Japan Election; Peace Award in Abu Dhabi

Global financial markets saw a significant rally on Monday as Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index jumped 4.7%, setting a new record. The surge follows Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party securing a supermajority in the parliamentary elections, signaling continued market-friendly policies.

In the Middle East, international attention turned to Abu Dhabi, where Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan were jointly awarded the prestigious Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. The award recognizes their efforts toward establishing a lasting peace agreement, marking a symbolic milestone in regional diplomacy. Meanwhile, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics entered its third day of competition, with major medal events in freestyle skiing and speed skating drawing global audiences.

N. Tebrizli