Pakistan, April 24 -- Asian stock markets showed a mixed performance on Friday as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran kept investors cautious, while oil prices continued to climb amid ongoing uncertainty.

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A broad regional index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged up slightly, while Japan's Nikkei 225 posted modest gains. However, markets in China, South Korea, and Hong Kong moved lower, reflecting uneven investor sentiment across the region.

The cautious mood comes as a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East remains under strain, with stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran adding to uncertainty. Analysts noted ...