Geopolitics
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On Polymarket, the probability of the Strait of Mandeb closing by the end of August has risen to 21%
Svmuu News: On the prediction market platform Polymarket, the probability of the Strait of Mandeb closing before August 31 has risen to 21%, up from Monday morning’s low of 11%; the probability of it
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Donald Trump Weighing the Options for Expanding Military Operations Against Iran
Svmuu News: As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, the United States is increasing its deployment of military aircraft in the Middle East. According to a U.S. official, the U.S. plans to deploy a
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Iran Says It Will Strike U.S. Military Targets in Bahrain and Kuwait in Three Phases
Svmuu News: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement saying that, during the 23rd wave of operations codenamed “Victory 2,” it launched fierce strikes against U.S. forces in the reg
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Senior Iranian Official Says Mediators Have Proposed a 10-Day Ceasefire Between Iran and the U.S.
Svmuu News: The mediators in the Iran-U.S. negotiations have presented a proposal to the Iranian side aimed at de-escalating the current situation. The proposal recommends a 10-day ceasefire in an eff
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Houthi rebels announce a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia
Svmuu News: On July 20 local time, Yemen’s Houthi armed group issued an official statement announcing a maritime navigation ban against Saudi Arabia in response to what it called Saudi Arabia’s “unjus
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QCP Market: Oil Prices and Fed Expectations Weigh on Risk Assets; BTC Trades in a Narrow Range
Svmuu News: QCP Market reports that global market sentiment has shifted toward risk aversion due to the situation in the Middle East and expectations of a hawkish stance by the Federal Reserve.Followi
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The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed that it had received a proposal from the mediators but did not disclose any details.
Svmuu News: On July 20 local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei confirmed at a press conference that Iran had received a proposal from mediators but declined to disclose details. In a
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Iran May Negotiate with the U.S. Based on National Interests
Svmuu News: When asked whether the door to negotiations with the United States had closed, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei said Monday that Iran is pursuing both war and diplomacy based
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Analysis: South Korea's semiconductor industry's net profit may reach 1,019 trillion won next year
Svmuu News: Kim Byung-yeon, Director of the Research Division at NH Investment & Securities’ Investment Strategy Department, stated on July 20 at a roundtable discussion with the press and securities
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Hong Kong Oil and Gas Stocks Rise
Svmuu News: According to data from MSX.COM, Hong Kong-listed oil and gas stocks rose, with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (00883.HK) and PetroChina (00857.HK) both gaining more than 5%, and S
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U.S.-Iranian attacks continue; Brent crude oil price surpasses $90 per barrel
Svmuu News: According to data from Gate, as military tensions between the United States and Iran in the Middle East continue, international crude oil futures rose significantly on the 19th at the star
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G42 Removes $150 Million Worth of Huawei Equipment; Will Be Able to Purchase Core Products Without Restrictions for the Next 9 Months NVIDIA
Svmuu News: The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) previously dispatched senior agent Johnny Gannon to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to conduct ongoing oversight and management of G42, a key UA
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U.S. Energy Secretary Says Military Operations Against Iran Will Continue
Svmuu News: U.S. Energy Secretary Wright stated that U.S. military operations against Iran will continue until President Donald Trump achieves his military objectives. In an interview, Wright said tha
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U.S. Central Command: Strikes Against Iran Completed for the Eighth Consecutive Night
Svmuu News: U.S. Central Command stated that, under the Commander-in-Chief’s orders, it completed another round of strikes against Iran at 11:30 p.m. on July 18 (Eastern Time). In the eighth consecuti
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Iranian Armed Forces: Will Launch a “Devastating Retaliation” Against U.S. Barbaric Acts
Svmuu News: According to Iranian media reports on the 19th, Ali Abdolrahimi, commander of the Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces’ Hatam al-Ambiya, issued a statement saying that the Iran
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Iran Has Ceased to Comply with the Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding
Svmuu News: According to Iranian media reports on the 18th, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi stated that Iran has suspended its implementation of the Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding a
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Iran Claims to Have Struck U.S. Military Targets in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan
Svmuu News: According to a report by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency on the 18th, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement that day announcing it had struck multiple U.S. military tar
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Pakistan has drawn a red line for Iran, stating that an attack on Saudi Arabia will be considered an attack on Pakistan
Svmuu News: Against the backdrop of the ongoing escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Pakistan has conveyed a clear stance to Iran: any attack on Saudi Arabia will be regarded as an attack
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European Central Bank (ECB) Interest rates are expected to remain unchanged in July, with the deposit rate staying at 2.25%.
Svmuu News: Scotiabank stated that policy adjustments do not have to follow a linear path, especially during periods of high uncertainty. The market expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to keep the
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The U.S. has struck Iran for the seventh consecutive night; Iran says it may shift to a phase of full-scale offensive and destruction
Svmuu News: U.S. Central Command stated that at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, it launched strikes against Iran for the seventh consecutive night, with the aim of further weakening Iran’s military
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U.S. Military Strike in Iran's Hormozgan Province Leaves 3 Dead and 8 Injured
Svmuu News: According to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency on the 18th, U.S. military strikes on parts of Hormozgan Province have left three people dead and eight injured. The report, citin
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Iran claims to have struck U.S. camps and bases in Kuwait and Jordan
Svmuu News: Iran's state television, citing Iranian military sources, reported that Iran has struck U.S. camps and bases in Kuwait and Jordan.
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Military Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader: U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding Is Now a Dead Letter
Svmuu News: On the 17th local time, Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, stated that the United States had violated the terms of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, which i
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U.S. Military Strikes Oil Tanker Off Iran's Khalk Island
Svmuu News, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): The deputy governor of Bushehr Province in Iran stated that the oil tanker “Belma” was struck again by two U.S. missiles; the empty ta
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Saudi Crown Prince Salman has reportedly expressed concern over Donald Trump's plan to strike Iran
Bloomberg, citing a report by Axios, said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed concern during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Donald Trump about U.S. plans for a new round of
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Sanctioned Russian Ship "Mikhail Britnev" Reportedly Delivered Military Vehicles to Mali, Defying US Sanctions
The sanctioned Russian cargo ship "Mikhail Britnev" reportedly delivered a large number of military vehicles, including armoured personnel carriers and trucks, to Mali, according to BBC Verify. Satell
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Former U.S. Ambassador Bill Taylor: Ukraine Is Maintaining Momentum on the Battlefield, and Putin Is Under Pressure
Former U.S. Ambassador Bill Taylor said on a Bloomberg TV program that Ukraine is maintaining its momentum on the battlefield despite intensified Russian missile attacks. Taylor explained that Russia’
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OPEC+ may decide Sunday to lift oil output quotas for a sixth straight month; analysts warn exports could be problematic amid broadening Iran war
OPEC+ may decide Sunday to lift oil output quotas for a sixth straight month; analysts warn exports could be problematic amid broadening Iran war
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Tensions Escalate in the Middle East: Oil Tanker Attacked Near Oman; Iran Threatens to Close Key Shipping Lanes, Including the Strait of Hormuz
According to reports, an oil tanker was struck by an “unidentified projectile” 11 nautical miles northeast of Oman, causing damage to the engine room; another oil tanker reported an explosion in the v
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Iranian Kurdish Parties in Iraq Face Intense Iranian Attacks, Deny US Military Aid
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq are facing a delicate balance as their bases have been heavily attacked by Iranian drones and missiles since the US-Israel strikes on Iran began on Feb
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The analysis points out that Iran’s overlapping centers of power complicate efforts to end the war with the United States, and that the Revolutionary Guards possess significant operational autonomy.
CNBC analysis notes that Iran’s overlapping power structures—including the Supreme Leader, the Revolutionary Guards, and the civilian government—complicate efforts to end the war with the United State
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Israeli West Bank Settler Tells BBC Attacks on Palestinians Are Justified as Revenge, Equating One Jewish Life to "10 Million" Palestinians
An Israeli settler in the West Bank, Yehuda Shimon, told the BBC that recent attacks on Palestinian villages were justified as revenge for the killing of an Israeli security guard. Shimon, a lawyer re
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Yemen's Houthis Deny Plan to Charge Ships for Red Sea Transit, State Passage Remains Free
Yemen's Houthi rebels have denied reports of plans to charge ships for passing through the Red Sea, stating that passage through the waterway remains free. The Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coord
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Trump: Iran's Missile Capability Weakened, Production 'Almost Completely Disappeared'
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran's missile capability has weakened significantly, with the country possessing "far fewer" missiles than four to five months ago. Trump added that Ira
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Iran Names South Korea-Built UAE Nuclear Plant as Potential Target
Iran has included the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, which is South Korea’s first overseas nuclear project, in a list of potential targets.
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BCA Research has turned bullish on gold, believing the recent sell-off is nearing its end
BCA Research, a macroeconomic research firm, says now is the time to buy gold, noting that the recent sell-off in gold is nearing its end as resistance caused by rising real yields is subsiding. The f
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US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Won’t Be Tapped to Ease Prices in War’s New Phase
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve will not be tapped to ease rising fuel prices, despite the ongoing "war's new phase" in the Hormuz crisis.
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Iran claims to have attacked U.S. military targets in Kuwait in retaliation for previous U.S. airstrikes against Iran
The Iranian military announced Friday that it had used drones to strike U.S. military facilities at the Ahmed Jaber Air Base in Kuwait, targeting hangars and satellite communication systems. Iran said
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Iran's IRGC stopped two tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Fars reports
Iran's Fars news agency reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stopped two tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Following this, four other tankers reportedly changed
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Six Saudi Oil Tankers Divert from Red Sea, Opting for Longer Africa Route Due to Houthi Threats
Six Saudi oil tankers are diverting from the Red Sea's critical Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint, embarking on an unusual, longer journey around Africa. This rerouting is a direct response to persistent threa
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Israeli Forces Strike Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces struck towns near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, stating they used 700 tonnes of explosives to destroy parts of a Hezbollah tunnel network. This action follows Israel's agreement
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Oil Prices Poised for Largest Monthly Gain Since March Amid US-Iran War Escalation
Oil prices are on track for their largest monthly gain since March, following a volatile week. This surge is attributed to the escalation of the US-Iran war.
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Former US Congresswoman Jane Harman Says US-Iran War Makes Every Middle East Country a Target
Former U.S. Congresswoman Jane Harman stated that the ongoing U.S. war in Iran has rendered every country in the Middle East a potential target. She emphasized that this includes nations not yet direc
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Iran's Army Claims Attack on U.S. Assets in Bahrain's Sheikh Issa Base, State Media Reports
Iran's army claims it launched an attack on U.S. assets located in Bahrain's Sheikh Issa Base, according to reports from Iranian state media.
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BBC Analysis: Iran May Prefer Limited War with US Over Peace to Gain Strategic Leverage
BBC analysis suggests that Iran may believe a limited conflict with the United States serves its strategic interests better than peace. Following Iran's recent missile strike on a US base in Jordan, w
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Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Arabia Proposes Formation of a Red Sea Maritime Defense Alliance
On Thursday (July 30), international oil prices fell by more than 1% as investors assessed Saudi Arabia’s proposal to form a maritime defense alliance. The alliance aims to strengthen defense cooperat
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Silver prices remain below $60 per ounce despite Fed holding rates steady
Silver September futures opened at $57.97 per ounce on Thursday, July 30, 2026, down 0.2% from Wednesday's close, and later rose to $58.24. The precious metal continues to struggle to reclaim the $60
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IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ATTACK ON ALI AL SALEM AIRBASE IN KUWAIT
IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ATTACK ON ALI AL SALEM AIRBASE IN KUWAIT
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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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Billionaire investor Chase Coleman’s Tiger Global fund disclosed in its latest 13F filing that its top five growth stocks are all focused on AI infrastructure, including TSMC, NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta, and Google.
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The analysis points out that Iran’s overlapping centers of power complicate efforts to end the war with the United States, and that the Revolutionary Guards possess significant operational autonomy.
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India’s Kerala Struggles to Care for Aging Population with Low Fertility Rate
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Israeli West Bank Settler Tells BBC Attacks on Palestinians Are Justified as Revenge, Equating One Jewish Life to "10 Million" Palestinians
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