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Iranian Persian Gulf Straits Authority: The Strait of Hormuz Is Now Impassable
Svmuu News: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Authority stated on social media that the Strait of Hormuz is currently impassable due to recent “hostile actions” by the U.S. military. The Authority said that onc
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Donald Trump: We will defend the Strait, and we will be rewarded for it
According to a report by Svmuu (Donald Trump), “We will become the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, protect the strait, and be compensated for doing so.” (Jin Shi)
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Donald Trump: Taking Control of the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News Donald Trump reports that Iran is in the process of taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, and currently has nothing—it has gained nothing. (Jin Shi)
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Iran: The Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
Svmuu News: According to Iranian television reports, Iranian officials stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to U.S. military violations of the Memorandum of Understanding. The closure o
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: As long as the U.S. fails to fulfill its commitments, Iran will not fulfill its commitments under the memorandum of understanding signed with the U.S.
Svmuu News: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: As long as the U.S. fails to fulfill its commitments, Iran will not fulfill its commitments under the memorandum of understanding signed with the U.S
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Foreign investors' sell-off caused the Korean stock market to fall below the 7,000-point mark; frequent sharp swings have triggered the "circuit breaker" mechanism 35 times so far this year.
Svmuu News: According to South Korean media reports, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) briefly fell below the 7,000-point mark during trading, triggering the seventh circuit breaker of the
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South Korean Stock Exchange Triggers Circuit Breaker for the Seventh Time This Year
Svmuu News: On Monday, the South Korean stock market fell, prompting the Korea Exchange to trigger a circuit breaker for the benchmark KOSPI index, suspending trading of KOSPI-listed stocks for 20 min
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims to have launched a missile strike on a Jordanian air base
Svmuu News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that it had set fire to fuel tanks and ammunition depots at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan by launching missiles and drones. (Jin Shi)
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Iran's Supreme Leader Gu: Iran Will Defend the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: Rezaei, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, stated that the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic deterrent whose importance surpasses even that of dozens of atomic bombs. Iran will safeguard t
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Donald Trump Indicates that the Strait of Hormuz is open
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open. (NBC)
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Iran: The Strait of Hormuz is currently impassable
Svmuu News: The Iranian Strait of Hormuz Authority announced on social media on the 12th that the Strait of Hormuz is currently impassable. Once the situation calms down, it will resume reviewing appl
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U.S. Military: Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Is Operating Normally; Iran Does Not Control the Waterway
Svmuu News: U.S. Central Command posted on social media that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels seeking lawful passage through this international waterway. Despite Iran’s unprovoked aggressio
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Iranian Military Spokesperson: Iran Has Control Over the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Imposed Shipping Lanes Violate the Memorandum of Understanding
Svmuu News: According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, Iranian military spokesman Akramian said Sunday that, under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, responsibility for managing maritime traffic
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Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly
Svmuu News: On the 12th local time, commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply after Iran announced it was closing the strait once again. According to commercial shipping
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Iran: Future Navigation Through the Strait of Hormuz to Be Determined Through Consultations Between Iran and Afghanistan
Svmuu News: On July 12, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei provided an update today (July 12) on the recent visit to Oman by the Iranian foreign minister and the talks that took place there
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Iran says its list of military targets is constantly being updated
Svmuu News: On July 12, an Iranian military spokesperson stated today (July 12) that the United States should abide by the relevant provisions of the memorandum of understanding. He said that U.S. att
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Says the Era of Unilateral Agreements Is Over
Svmuu News: Iranian Parliament Speaker Kalibaf stated in a post today that the era of unilateral agreements has come to an end. Previously, Iran had demanded that relevant parties fulfill their commit
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard: We Have Struck the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and a U.S. Military Radar Station in Kuwait
Svmuu News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that it had targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, destroying a fighter jet maintenance center and a command-and-control center, and struck a U.S
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The U.S. military has struck more than 300 Iranian military targets in accordance with orders
Svmuu News: U.S. Central Command: On July 11, it completed its third round of strikes against Iran this week. The U.S. military deployed land-based and carrier-based fighter jets, drones, and naval ve
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Iran: Control Center and Drone Hangar at U.S. Military Base in Jordan Destroyed
Svmuu News: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims to have destroyed the command and control center and the MQ-9 drone hangar at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan. Last night, the United States once again a
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Qatar Raises Security Threat Level, Urges Residents to Stay Indoors
Svmuu News: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior stated that the country’s security threat level remains high and urged everyone to stay indoors or in a safe location. The ministry called on the public to fol
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Iran Strikes U.S. Targets in the Middle East
Svmuu News: According to Iranian media reports on the 12th, Iran launched a series of strikes against U.S. targets in the Middle East. (Xinhua News Agency)
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U.S. Forces Launch Third Round of Strikes Against Iran in a Week
Svmuu News: U.S. Central Command posted on social media that the U.S. military has launched its third round of strikes against Iran in a week.
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Tom Lee: Although the war is causing concern among investors, the U.S. economy can still achieve a V-shaped recovery
Svmuu News: Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee said in a CNBC interview that war is typically one of the risk factors investors worry about most, but historical data shows that the U.S. economy tends to prove m
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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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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
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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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Goldman Sachs: Market "pricing in 4 rate hikes" is overly pessimistic, expects only two rate hikes in this cycle.
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NVIDIA VP: Vera Rubin Platform Achieves 30x Throughput Increase on Agentic AI Workloads
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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet, confirming the deployment of 27 Starlink satellites.
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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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Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets, with Wall Street facilitating cheaper funding
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