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Japanese Stocks Open Higher as Middle East Tensions Ease

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Japanese shares rose at Tuesday's open following a recovery on Wall Street, as Middle East tensions showed signs of cooling.

The Nikkei 225 climbed 600.7 points or 0.9% to open at 64,625.26.

Iran and Israel agreed to reduce strikes that had threatened peace talks, according to various reports, while Brent crude held steady around $94 per barrel after paring previous gains.

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