Geopolitics
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Goldman Sachs: If U.S.-Iran negotiations continue, oil supplies from the Persian Gulf are expected to resume by the end of July
Svmuu News Goldman Sachs It is expected that if the 60-day negotiations continue and Iran’s oil exemptions are restored, oil flows through the Persian Gulf will return to normal by the end of July, at
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U.S. Media: U.S.-Iran Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz Could Last a Week or Even a Month
Svmuu News: The White House is preparing for the possibility of clashes with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz that could last for days or even weeks.A U.S. official revealed that the current escalation co
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U.S. Official: The duration and severity of the next round of U.S. actions will depend entirely on Tehran’s next move
Svmuu News: U.S. officials have revealed that the duration and severity of the next round of U.S. actions will depend entirely on Tehran’s next move. The current escalation could last a day or two, or
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Donald Trump: There will be no second war with Iran; we do not intend to wage a protracted war
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he does not believe there will be another war with Iran. If anything were to happen, it would end quickly. We are not seeking a protracted war. If I
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U.S. Secretary of War: If Donald Trump gives the order, we will strike Iran tonight
Svmuu News: The U.S. Secretary of War stated that if Donald Trump orders it, the U.S. will strike Iran tonight. U.S. President Donald Trump previously said of Iranian leaders: ““The people we are deal
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Senior Iranian Official: We Have Options We Have Not Yet Used, Including Blocking the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: According to the Iranian media outlet Fars News, Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Committee, stated: “In any future confrontation, the enemy will face a
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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Schumer: Donald Trump’s remarks today were “insane.”
Svmuu News: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Schumer: Donald Trump was rambling and delusional at the NATO summit today, bringing shame to our country on the world stage.He acts as Putin’s mouthpiece, unde
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Iran has officially suspended U.S.-Iran negotiations
Svmuu News: According to the latest report from TASS, a senior Iranian source stated that, due to threats from the U.S., Iran has officially suspended negotiations with the United States on a final so
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Donald Trump: Strikes on Iran Push Oil Prices Up Slightly; Gains Expected to Be Limited to $2
Svmuu News Donald Trump reports that oil prices will rise “slightly” due to the attacks on Iran. When asked about the impact of the U.S. attacks on Iran over the past day, Donald Trump said, “Every ti
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Brent crude's intraday gains widened to 5% as Iran said it would close the Strait of Hormuz if it faced any new attacks
Svmuu News: According to Gate data, Brent crude’s intraday gains have widened to 5%, and it is currently trading at $79.60 per barrel. WTI crude is currently up 4.75%. Iranian media reports state that
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Donald Trump: "We may take some actions that could drive up oil prices."
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump said he might take actions that could drive up oil prices. Sources familiar with the matter had previously indicated that Iran would not back down on the issue
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Iranian Media: Continuing to Comply Is Pointless; a Clear Response Through Action Is Needed Donald Trump
Svmuu News: According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, Iranian officials stated that Donald Trump has officially declared the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to have come to an end,therefore, for I
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Polymarket: The probability that “WTI crude oil will rise to $80 in July 2026” stands at 47%; the price has risen 28% over the past 24 hours
According to PPP prediction market tools, the probability that “WTI crude oil will rise to $80 in July 2026” on Polymarket has reached 47%, up 28% in the past 24 hours. Donald TrumpToday, it was repor
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Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has “virtually come to a standstill”
Svmuu News: As the 60-day ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran hangs in the balance, oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has “virtually ground to a halt.” Jorge León, hea
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Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader: The Responsibility for Verbally Acknowledging the Memorandum of Understanding as Null and Void Lies with Donald Trump
Svmuu News: An advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader stated that the responsibility for verbally declaring the memorandum of understanding null and void lies with U.S. President Donald Trump, and that U.S.
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Donald Trump: Iran had asked me not to launch an attack during the funeral
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump said during the NATO summit: “Iran asked me not to launch an attack against them during Khamenei’s funeral, and we agreed, but they attacked three ships belongi
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Donald Trump: There may be a large-scale strike against Iran
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking about Iran, said that there may be a large-scale military strike in the future, that the Iranians are all crazy, and that they should have been wiped
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The U.S. stock market's storage sector fell, with Micron. down more than 3%
Svmuu News: According to data from MSX.COM, storage-related stocks fell, with SanDisk down more than 1%, Micron down more than 3%, and Western Digital down more than 1%.Amid renewed tensions between t
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Donald Trump: Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz May Be Reinstated
Svmuu News Donald Trump reported that we may resume the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which would target Iran exclusively. (Jin Shi)
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Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader: There Will Be an "Immediate Response" to Any Reckless Actions
Svmuu News: Advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader: Iran Will Respond “Immediately” to Any Reckless Actions. (Jin Shi)
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French President Macron: Discussions Between the U.S. and Iran on Ending the Conflict Will Continue
Svmuu News: French President Macron stated: “As far as I know, discussions between the United States and Iran on ending the conflict will continue, and the technical team is continuing its work in Gre
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Donald Trump: Iran Has Been Completely Destroyed
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran has been completely eliminated, that Iran is violating the agreement every day, and that the Iranian Air Force has been completely destroyed. (
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Oil prices have risen sharply in the short term; WTI crude is currently trading at $73.71 per barrel.
Svmuu News: According to Gate data, oil prices have risen by $0.6 in the short term; WTI crude is currently trading at $73.71 per barrel, and Brent crude is currently trading at $77.81 per barrel. Ear
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Donald Trump: Iran May Be Struck Again Tonight
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump said that another strike against Iran may take place tonight. (Jin Shi)
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France to summon Iran envoy and take 'appropriate measures' after Tehran closed French language centre, accusing it of 'illegal acts'
The French Foreign Ministry announced it would summon Iran's ambassador in Paris at the request of Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, following Iran's closure of a French-language centre linked to its
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Qatar PM on Sunday described US-Israel war on Iran fallout as an 'earthquake' with global shockwaves, also announcing a $38bn domestic infrastructure investment shift
Speaking at a UN General Assembly-adjacent event in New York, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani warned against "cycles of escalation" and called for a framework where sovereignty is
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UN General Assembly convenes in New York, with Germany's Merz absent and China's Xi heading directly to the White House
World leaders are gathering in New York for the General Assembly. Notably, Germany's Merz is not attending, while China's Xi Jinping is bypassing the assembly to go straight to the White House for dir
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Iran warns of potential new attacks by the US, threatening continued retaliation.
Iran stated it has obtained intelligence indicating the U.S. and its allies are preparing a major new attack, Reuters reported. Tehran's military command warned that any strike would trigger sustained
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Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever
Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al-Khater stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran has proven to be the biggest test for the airline in its more than 30 years of operation, and the company has taken measures
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The U.S. State Department urges citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, and the Iranian Parliament Speaker reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.
The U.S. State Department issued a warning Saturday night, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, citing the potential for rapid escalation of the conflict with Iran. This f
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank; Israeli settler dies in separate shooting
Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank; Israeli settler dies in separate shooting
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Gaza children return to school in tents after nearly three years of disruption, with 98% of buildings damaged
The new school year began on September 19, seeing approximately 541,000 students return to education in Gaza. This follows nearly three years of disruption caused by the war that started in October 20
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
On September 19, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a new round of missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive sites" in the Saudi capital Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu. U.S. embassies in
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Foreign envoys in Taiwan warn China's maritime pressure challenges 'rules of game at sea'
Senior foreign diplomats from the European Union, U.K., and U.S. attending a resilience forum in Taipei on Sept. 19 warned that China's escalating maritime pressure against Taiwan is an attempt to red
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The Strait of Hormuz cargo trade has vanished, forcing businesses to find alternative routes
The Strait of Hormuz, once a transit hub for goods ranging from helium to corn, has seen its cargo trade disappear, prompting businesses to seek alternative shipping routes.
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Israeli Settlement Economy Prepares for European Sanctions
The Financial Times reported that punitive measures imposed by the UK, France, and other European countries on businesses operating in the occupied Palestinian territories could have a profound impact
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Russia's new air campaign aims to cripple Ukraine's economy, hitting key infrastructure and costing Kyiv over $1.5 billion in tax revenue
Russia's new air campaign aims to cripple Ukraine's economy, hitting key infrastructure and costing Kyiv over $1.5 billion in tax revenue
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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' 'unjustifiable,' and 'disproportionate' as US tour resumes
The British pop star made his first public comments on the controversy surrounding his North America Loop Tour, which resumed Saturday night in Philadelphia. His remarks follow criticism after opening
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Turkish Foreign Minister: Turkey supports Saudi Arabia's security and is prepared to provide military assistance amid escalating Houthi attacks.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Saudi Arabia may have unmet military needs amid Houthi attacks in Yemen, and Turkey would consider how to support Saudi Arabia as part of a tri
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The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels towards Riyadh, while the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacking sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu.
The Saudi-led coalition announced that Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at dawn on Saturday, but it was successfully intercepted and destroy
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Gaza's IT industry operates at less than 25% of pre-war levels, with 30,000 professionals losing jobs and equipment prices surging over 600%
Al Jazeera reported that Gaza's IT industry has been devastated by the ongoing conflict, with over 70% of companies partially or completely halting operations. Direct losses to the education sector ar
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Turkish Foreign Minister: We have sent an offer to Ukraine and Russia to end fighting in the Black Sea, awaiting their responses
Turkish Foreign Minister: We have sent an offer to Ukraine and Russia to end fighting in the Black Sea, awaiting their responses
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Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
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Russia Reports "Powerful" Cyberattack on Second Day of Parliamentary Elections
Russian authorities reported attacks on the country's voting systems and communication lines on the second day of a three-day parliamentary election. Ella Pamfilova, chair of Russia's Central Election
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US Commander Says Strait of Hormuz Oil Shipments Hit Six-Month High, Citing Effective US Navy Escorts and Mine Clearance
Oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reached a six-month high in the past two weeks, a U.S. regional commander said, indicating that U.S. Navy protection and mine clear
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 Palestinians, including the son of the Director-General of the Gaza Ministry of Health.
At least three Palestinians, including a child and Basir al-Bursh, the son of Gaza Health Ministry Director-General Munir al-Bursh, have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera re
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Al Jazeera: Israeli media reports military facing "severe shortages," analysts suggest it may be a tactic to accelerate weapons transfers.
Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper recently reported that the Israeli military is facing "severe shortages" in manpower and equipment, including the loss of 12 Boeing Apache attack helicopters t
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Russian airstrikes hit multiple cities in Ukraine, killing at least eight people.
Ukraine's Air Force reported that air defense systems intercepted 141 targets during a massive overnight drone and two Zircon anti-ship missile attack by Russia. In the Kharkiv region, Governor Oleh S
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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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Musk reposted a tweet stating that OpenAI's AI agents are conducting "self-adventurous experiments" in a "safety sandbox," even pressuring each other for "permanent death" in exchange for collective benefit.
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
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OpenAI is in preliminary discussions with investors for a new private funding round, potentially valuing the company at over $1.2 trillion.
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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
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NVIDIA VP: Vera Rubin Platform Achieves 30x Throughput Increase on Agentic AI Workloads
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NVIDIA VP: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
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Global oil shipping costs have surged to historic highs, with supertankers earning over $1.2 million per day. A South Korean shipping magnate is making a massive bet, investing $7 billion, and is set to profit handsomely.
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Goldman Sachs: Market "pricing in 4 rate hikes" is overly pessimistic, expects only two rate hikes in this cycle.
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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet, confirming the deployment of 27 Starlink satellites.
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Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets, with Wall Street facilitating cheaper funding
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