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Despite reports of a ceasefire, Israeli military drones continue to carry out airstrikes on southern Lebanon
Svmuu News: Israeli military drones continue to carry out airstrikes on southern Lebanon, targeting towns and mountainous areas in the Nabatieh and Jezzine regions. Ibrahim Musawi, a Hezbollah member
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Iranian Foreign Minister: The U.S. Is Responsible for Any Violation of the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding
Svmuu News: During a phone call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dart, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that the United States has an obligation and responsibility to
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Iran's Foreign Ministry Denies That the Strait of Hormuz Has Been Closed
Svmuu News: The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied reports that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed. A spokesperson for the ministry stated that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continues as us
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Reason for Delay in U.S.-Iran Talks Announced: The Start of the First Month of the Islamic Calendar
Svmuu News: Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar stated that the new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, originally scheduled to take place in Switzerland, ha
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Israeli officials confirm a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Svmuu News: An Israeli official stated that Israel has reached a ceasefire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The official said, “We will remain within the ‘security zone’ in southern Lebanon. If they attack u
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WTI crude oil extended its short-term decline, hitting a low of $75.33 per barrel
Svmuu News: According to Gate data, WTI crude oil’s short-term decline has widened to $1, hitting a low of $75.33 per barrel. Spot gold rose $17 in the short term, trading at $4,164 per ounce. In rela
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Donald Trump: War has weakened Iran; it will last 60 days, and they won’t get a single penny
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump stated: “The war has weakened Iran; it no longer has an air force, a navy, air defense systems, or radar—in fact, it has almost nothing left. Yet those ‘stupid
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Iran Announces New Regulations for Transit Through the Strait of Hormuz; Vessels Must Submit Applications 48 Hours in Advance
Svmuu News: Iran’s “Persian Gulf Strait Authority” stated that, in light of the signing of the Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding and directives from the relevant authorities, vessels that submit t
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Iran Says Ships That Submit Compliance Applications May Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: The Iranian Strait of Hormuz Authority announced on social media on the 19th that, in accordance with the Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding and directives from relevant authorities, ve
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Reaching a new high since mid-April, the number of merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz reached 25 on the 18th
Svmuu News: According to data from the maritime data firm AXS Shipping, a total of 25 merchant ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on the 18th, marking the highest single-day traffic volume since mid
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Market News: Iran Seeks Assurances That Hostile Actions in Lebanon Will End Before Resuming Talks with the U.S.
Svmuu News: Market Report: Diplomatic officials say Iran is seeking assurances that hostilities in Lebanon will end before resuming negotiations with the U.S. (Jin Shi)
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Defense Minister Yi: No one can give us orders—not even Donald Trump
Svmuu News: Israeli Defense Minister Katz: Even if Donald Trump has a different opinion, no one can dictate to us—we have already proven that. Lebanon’s first line of defense has been destroyed.We are
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Ready to Inflict a Crushing Defeat on the Enemy
Svmuu News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement today (June 19) stating that Supreme Leader Mujtaba’s remarks regarding the Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding “has further cons
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Officials Respond Firmly to Vance: Don’t Threaten Us—Traitors Will Pay the Price
Svmuu News: According to Middle Eastern media outlets such as the Iranian Students News Agency, Israeli Interior Minister Gvir, in response to Vance’s remarks, stated: “Anyone who supports us will ben
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps: Any violation of Iran’s rights will provoke a stronger military response
Svmuu News: Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Any violation of Iran's rights will provoke a stronger military response. (Jin Shi)
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Stock markets in Japan and South Korea opened higher but closed lower; South Korean stocks ended the day down slightly.
Svmuu News: Affected by tensions between the U.S. and Iran, stock markets in Japan and South Korea opened higher but closed lower on Friday. The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 196.57 points, or 0.28%, on
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1. Swiss Foreign Ministry: The U.S.-Iran talks originally scheduled for Friday will not take place as planned; 2. The U.S. Dollar Index broke above 101, reaching its highest level since May 2025; 3. T
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Swiss Foreign Ministry: The U.S.-Iran talks originally scheduled for Friday will not take place as planned
Svmuu News: Swiss Foreign Ministry: The U.S.-Iran talks originally scheduled for Friday will not take place as planned. (Jin Shi)
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Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Again, Sparking Fierce Clashes with Hezbollah
Svmuu News: According to reports from several Middle Eastern media outlets, including Iran’s Mehr News Agency, the Islamic Republic News Agency, and Fars News Agency, Israeli artillery units have once
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The United States and Iran announced an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts
Svmuu News: The United States and Iran have announced an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. The United States will fully lift its naval blockade of Ir
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The White House submitted a “memorandum of understanding” to Congress aimed at suspending Iran’s hostile actions.
Svmuu News: According to Politico, the White House has submitted a “memorandum of understanding” to Congress aimed at suspending hostile actions against Iran. (Jin Shi)
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Pakistani Media: Pakistani Prime Minister Cancels Trip to Switzerland
Svmuu News: According to Pakistani media reports citing sources on the 18th, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz, who is acting as a mediator for the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, has canceled h
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Russian Foreign Minister: We Will Launch Large-Scale Strikes Against Targets of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Svmuu News: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Russia will carry out large-scale strikes against targets of the Ukrainian Armed Forces; the mission ordered by Putin is currently being carried out. Words
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G7: Calls for Joint Action Against North Korea’s Cryptocurrency Theft and Cybercrime
Svmuu News: At the G7 summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France, G7 leaders adopted a statement reiterating their call for a joint effort to combat North Korea’s cryptocurrency theft and cybercrime. Unit
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UK to provide air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets to counter Houthi attacks, PM Burnham confirms
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated on Monday that the Royal Air Force will provide "defensive" air-to-air refuelling for Saudi planes. This agreement, which is time-limited and under review, c
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Iran's IRGC says US, Israel 'must accept withdrawal' from region
Iran's IRGC says US, Israel 'must accept withdrawal' from region
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Brent crude oil fell below $100/barrel, hitting an 11-day low, and the US 10-year government bond yield dropped below 5%.
Brent crude futures fell below $100 per barrel on Monday, reaching a new low since September 9, and closed at $100.34 per barrel. Meanwhile, the benchmark US 10-year government bond yield fell below t
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Russia's ruling United Russia party won a supermajority in parliamentary elections, solidifying Putin's power.
Al Jazeera reported that President Putin's United Russia party secured a record supermajority in tightly controlled parliamentary elections, with almost all genuine opposition excluded, according to n
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Saudi Aramco loaded 14 million barrels of crude oil from Gulf terminals on Sunday, increasing exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping data shows Saudi Aramco loaded 14 million barrels of crude oil onto seven very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from Gulf terminals on Sunday, increasing exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Sat
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Trump reportedly halted airstrikes against Houthis after attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
According to US officials, US President Donald Trump temporarily halted airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels at noon on September 20 local time, after US military aircraft had already completed mu
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U.S. diesel prices surged to a record $6.51, as Republicans weigh a diesel export ban and a gas tax holiday.
Republicans are weighing a ban on diesel exports and a gas tax holiday ahead of the midterm elections, as soaring fuel costs pressure consumers and farmers, the Wall Street Journal reported. Congressi
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Yemen conflict escalates, displacing over 120,000 as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces clash near Red Sea strait
The BBC reports that more than 3,000 refugees have arrived in Djibouti in recent days, with the UN estimating over 120,000 Yemenis displaced by the sudden surge in fighting along Yemen's Red Sea coast
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The Iranian government announced several energy-saving measures to address fuel shortages, including adjusting government office hours to 1 PM and promoting public transportation.
In response to severe fuel shortages and economic challenges, the Iranian government announced that from September 23 until the end of March 2027, government office hours will be adjusted to 8 AM to 1
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Russia Set to Extend Diesel Export Ban Beyond End of September
Russia is set to extend a ban on most diesel exports beyond the end of September as Ukraine continues to attack its refineries, according to people familiar with the matter.
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The Israeli army arrested at least 53 Palestinians in the town of Biddu in the West Bank.
The raid marks the third incursion into the area since a Palestinian man from the town was arrested on Sunday for allegedly shooting an Israeli settler. The Jerusalem Governorate stated that the arres
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that U.S. interest rates should decline after the conflict in the Middle East concludes.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that U.S. interest rates should decline after the conflict in the Middle East concludes.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent states Iran issue discussed with China.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent states Iran issue discussed with China.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: All Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide on Sept 23
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: All Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide on Sept 23
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he could not say how long the conflict with Iran would last.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he could not say how long the conflict with Iran would last.
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Iran's IRGC Spokesperson Warns of New Weapons and Unattacked Enemy Targets
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson reportedly stated that the world has “not yet seen the power and precision” of Iran’s new weapons. The spokesperson also claimed Iran has addit
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Iran’s GDP shrank 10.1% in Q1 (March 21-June 20) amid US-Israel war, with oil and gas sector contracting 26.4%
Official data from the Statistical Center of Iran shows the country's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 10.1% year-on-year during the first quarter of the Persian calendar (March 21 to June 2
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Trump presses Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian refineries, citing 'diesel, diesel, diesel' concerns
Trump presses Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian refineries, citing 'diesel, diesel, diesel' concerns
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The Strait of Hormuz blockade enters its seventh month, with Middle East oil export freight rates soaring to a record high of over $30 per barrel.
Middle Eastern oil producers are maintaining oil exports through a high-cost ship-to-ship (STS) transfer system, with benchmark freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) transporting Persian
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Russia's ruling United Russia party is leading the State Duma elections with 57.5% of the votes, with over 71% of ballots counted.
With over 71% of the ballots counted, Russia's ruling United Russia party is leading with 57.5% of the votes, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission, and is poised for an easy
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and former US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet this week in New York to discuss de-escalation and security issues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he and former US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet this week during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Zelenskyy stat
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U.S.-listed Greenland stocks surge after Trump agrees security deal with Denmark, Greenland Energy up 150%
Shares of U.S.-listed companies with exposure to Greenland surged on Monday, with Greenland Energy soaring as much as 150% in premarket trading, Greenland Mines up over 80%, and Critical Metals Corp n
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China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of the U.S.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun announced at a regular press conference on the 21st that, at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit t
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China Buys More US Soybeans Just Days Before Trump-Xi Summit
China bought more US soybeans just days ahead of a key leaders’ summit, a sign of further progress toward Beijing’s pledge to boost purchases of American farm goods.
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May 2026 Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin Fluctuates Around $77,000 Amid Continuous ETF Outflows and Geopolitical Impacts
In May 2026, the crypto market experienced a correction after the Bitcoin price surpassed $80,000, leading to a tug-of-war between bulls and bears around $77,000. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows for several consecutive days, totaling over $1.5 billion, while Ethereum ETFs also faced capital pressure. The escalation of geopolitical conflict between the US and Iran was considered one of the main drivers of cautious market sentiment and capital outflows. Despite the complex macroeconomic environment, venture capital funding in the crypto space rebounded significantly in May, demonstrating the industry's internal resilience and development.
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Bitcoin Back to $70,000: Amid Macroeconomic Pressures and Geopolitical Turmoil, What Is Supporting the Price?
After the price of Bitcoin once again surpassed $70,000 in March 2026, it has recently (July 2026) pulled back amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating around $64,000.Although the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF attracted significant institutional capital following its approval in early 2024, there have also been recent outflows. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of current external pressures—including inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical conflicts—and explore key supporting factors such as institutional investors, long-term holders, and the halving effect at Bitcoin, while examining the perspectives of both bulls and bears.
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BofA Estimates: AI Infrastructure May Require $1.2 Trillion in External Financing Over Next 5 Years, With Over $300 Billion in Annual Incremental Debt Supply
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Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant, saw its shares fall by 7% despite setting a $23 billion sales target for its weight-loss drug.
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XRP is testing the $1.50 resistance level, a key threshold that has capped its advances for roughly 230 days, with a break potentially leading to $1.80+
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Commodities trader Trafigura plans to float its supertanker arm Volare Shipping in Oslo, marking the business's first IPO
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon to Visit India This Week, Ramping Up Push for Deal Boom
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Seoul stocks rise 1.65% on chip gains despite Middle East tensions
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A Hong Kong hotel has been put up for sale by Nanyang Commercial Bank for HK$1.87 billion after being taken over, reflecting a trend of converting hotels into student dormitories.
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Binance Stock Trading Platform Adds 25 New Stocks
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Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Says US Stocks Risk 7% Drop in Near Term
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US equity futures rise, led by AI stocks; oil prices fall over 2% to around $101; US Treasury yields decline; US and Chinese officials discuss AI national security "notification mechanism."
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