India, May 19 -- Asian markets turned in a mixed performance on Tuesday as technology heavyweights tracked overnight declines in their U.S. peers.

Oil prices eased but remained at elevated levels after Tehran reportedly sent a new peace proposal via Pakistan and U.S. President Donald Trump said he has postponed a planned attack on Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Trump said "serious negotiations" are underway to end the war.

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