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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacked a U.S. base in Jordan, destroying multiple missile defense systems
Svmuu News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have attacked a U.S. base in Jordan, destroying a radar unit of the U.S. “THAAD” missile defense system. At the same time, a “Patriot” syst
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Analyst: If tensions persist, Brent crude could rise to $100 per barrel
According to a report by Svmuu, Phillip Nova analyst Priyanka Sachdeva noted that if tensions continue to escalate, Brent crude prices could surge to $100 per barrel. She stated that while the market
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Sources Say Iran Is Prepared to Counter a U.S. Ground Invasion
Svmuu News: On the 23rd, Russian sources cited an Iranian military official as saying that the Iranian military has simulated various scenarios of a U.S. military offensive and is prepared to respond
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Positive Sentiment Toward AI Investments Overshadows Middle East Risks; South Korean Semiconductor Stocks Lead Gains on the KOSPI
Svmuu News: Despite overnight declines in U.S. stocks and rising oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, the South Korean stock market opened higher and continued to gain
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Iran: If the U.S. attacks Iranian bridges or power plants, it will retaliate by targeting infrastructure in regions linked to the U.S.
Svmuu News: According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, a military source stated that if Washington were to attack bridges or power plants in Iran, Tehran would retaliate by targeting U.S.-related infrast
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Donald Trump: Iran Will Pay a Heavy Price
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump: Iran will pay a heavy price. (Jin Shi)
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Donald Trump Warning to Iran: For every ship attacked in the Strait, the U.S. will destroy a bridge or a power plant
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump: From this moment on, whenever the Islamic Republic of Iran fires upon ships in the Strait of Hormuz—whether with missiles, rockets, drones, or any other equipm
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Bulgaria has allowed the United States to deploy refueling aircraft in the country to support operations in the Middle East
Svmuu News: Bulgarian lawmakers have approved a U.S. request to deploy refueling aircraft and military personnel at an airport in the country to support combat operations in the Middle East. Under a m
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Iran's Tasnim News Agency: Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they have struck U.S. military assets in Jordan
Svmuu News: According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have struck U.S. military assets in Jordan. (Jin Shi)
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: Open to Reaching a Diplomatic Solution with Iran
Svmuu News: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: Open to Reaching a Diplomatic Solution with Iran. (Jin Shi)
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Iranian Interior Ministry Spokesperson: No Negotiations Are Currently Underway with the U.S., but an “Exchange of Information” with the U.S. Is Possible
Svmuu News: According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, a spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of the Interior stated that no negotiations are currently underway with the United States. However, an "exchange of
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U.S. Media: Donald Trump Approves 30-Year Nuclear Agreement with Saudi Arabia
Svmuu News: U.S. officials have revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump has formally approved a major nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that will allow Saudi Arabia to develop civilian nuclear pro
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Weekly vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped by nearly 50%, and Brent crude is nearing $92 per barrel
Svmuu News: As the conflict between the U.S. and Iran entered its tenth day, Brent crude briefly reached $91.63 per barrel on Tuesday before falling back to $91.26 per barrel at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Donald Trump Says It Will Strike Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump: Our business with Iran is far from over. We are not leaving now; we have already had a significant impact on Iran. Our agreement will not allow Iran to possess
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Iranian forces attacked a camp housing U.S. troops in the Rukban area of Jordan
Svmuu News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that Iranian forces attacked a camp housing U.S. troops in the Rukban area of Jordan, resulting in the deaths of several U.S. service members.
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Goldman Sachs: If the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, Brent crude could rise above $120 in the fourth quarter
Svmuu News Goldman Sachs The group released a report stating that if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue, Brent crude prices could rise above $120 per barrel in the fourth quarter. However, G
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U.S. Official Says Donald Trump Decision on Whether to Expand Military Operations Against Iran Expected Within Days
Svmuu News: According to U.S. sources on the 20th, citing multiple senior U.S. officials, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to decide within the next few days whether to expand military operatio
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Latest Assessment by U.S. Intelligence Agencies: Pessimistic Outlook on a New Round of Strikes Against Iran
Svmuu News: U.S. intelligence reporter John Hudson reports that U.S. intelligence assessments paint a pessimistic picture regarding a new round of military strikes against Iran: Current and former off
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Launches Attack on U.S. Military Base in Kuwait
Svmuu News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has launched an attack on U.S. military facilities at the Ahmed Jaber Air Base in Kuwait. (Jin Shi)
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U.S. Military: The latest round of strikes against Iran has concluded
Svmuu News: U.S. Military: The latest round of strikes against Iran has concluded. (Jin Shi)
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U.S. Official: Donald Trump Will Decide Within Days Whether to Expand Military Operations in Iran
Svmuu News: According to Fox News, senior U.S. officials said that U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to decide in the coming days whether to expand military operations against Iran and resume fu
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Polymarket Reportedly Placed Approximately $200 Million in Bets Over a Six-Month Period That Showed Signs of Insider Trading
Svmuu News: From January to June 2026, approximately $200 million in bets on the Polymarket platform were flagged as exhibiting characteristics of suspected insider trading; the related trades were pr
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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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Trump anticipates a deal with Cuba and downplays the necessity of military action.
Donald Trump stated that he believes the U.S. does not need to take military action, emphasizing that the U.S. wants to "open Cuba." These remarks come as Cuba faces severe economic pressure from fuel
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Ethiopia's Tigray region sees intensified fighting as seven armed groups form alliance against government, raising fears of 2022 peace deal collapse
The escalation follows the formation this month of a new alliance by seven armed groups, including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the Amhara Fano National Movement, and the Oromo Liberat
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Chinese manufacturers eye U.S. AI data center boom, but geopolitical roadblocks remain
Chinese data center manufacturers, including PrefabDC, are seeing significant potential in the U.S. AI infrastructure market, citing strong demand and China's integrated supply chain. However, geopoli
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Ireland team's press conference and training delayed as boycott pressure mounts ahead of Nations League game against Israel
The delays occurred on Saturday in Debrecen, Hungary, where Israel's "home" game is scheduled for Sunday. Irish broadcaster RTE reported that some players have decided they do not want to play the mat
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Iranian President Pezeshkian stated he no longer trusts negotiations with Washington and presented a new proposal to end the war.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated in an interview aired on Saturday that Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States due to the recurring attacks and sanctions that have followed previ
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Donald Trump reportedly rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and is expected to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections.
According to the Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous U.S. officials, U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire to restore normal maritime traffic in the Stra
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Korea National Diplomatic Academy President Kim Heung-kyu: China's global ambitions and tech rivalry with US raise stakes for Korea
Kim Heung-kyu, president of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, made this assessment in a keynote speech at a seminar hosted by the China Capital Market Society, stating that China’s rise is reshap
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US and China agree on tariff relief for $30bn of nonsensitive goods each
The White House announced late Friday that the U.S. and China have agreed on recommendations for "more favorable tariff treatment" covering $30 billion of nonsensitive products traded in each directio
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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew attributed the decline in American public support for Israel to "insufficient biblical literacy."
Huckabee told NewsNation in an interview on Thursday that the deterioration of American public opinion toward Israel stems from a lack of "biblical literacy." He cited three reasons for the decline in
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Pakistan PM Sharif warns Houthi attack on Mecca, Medina would be 'red line'; Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye military chiefs meet to boost defense ties
Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Friday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that any threat to the sanctity of the Muslim holy cities of M
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Al Jazeera: Israel's "Blue Line Team" accelerates West Bank settlement expansion, confiscating approximately 14 square kilometers of Palestinian land in recent weeks.
According to Al Jazeera, Israel's Civil Administration's "Blue Line Team" is redrawing land boundaries in the West Bank, reclassifying Palestinian land as "state land" to accelerate illegal settlement
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The United Nations has added 61 companies to its list of businesses involved in activities related to illegal Israeli settlements, bringing the total to 214.
The UN Human Rights Office on Friday released a report adding 61 companies to its database, which are deemed to be involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities in the occupied West Bank and East
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China and the U.S. have agreed to extend the trade truce until January 10, 2027, following the conclusion of the state visit by Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a three-day state visit, which was characterized more by ceremony than substantive outcomes. One concrete result was the announce
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Putin: Kyiv has begun attacks on civilian infrastructure; now it must face the consequences, TASS reports
Putin: Kyiv has begun attacks on civilian infrastructure; now it must face the consequences, TASS reports
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Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States, Xinhua News Agency reported.
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Senior Iranian official to Reuters: Iran will make no concessions on its nuclear program
Senior Iranian official to Reuters: Iran will make no concessions on its nuclear program
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Trump says he will meet with Xi again in November in China, and then at the G20 in Miami in December.
Trump says he will meet with Xi again in November in China, and then at the G20 in Miami in December. Trump added that much has been, and will be, accomplished.
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Lebanese Prime Minister demands Israeli withdrawal at UN General Assembly, as Israeli forces continue shelling southern Lebanon.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed the UN General Assembly, demanding Israel end its occupation of southern Lebanon and fully implement the ceasefire agreement, calling for a complete withd
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The Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council called on the Yemeni people to mobilize and join the armed forces.
The Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council called on the Yemeni people to mobilize and join the armed forces.
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Japanese imports of Chinese plastic materials surge 52% since US-Iran war, alarming local suppliers
Japanese imports of Chinese plastic materials surge 52% since US-Iran war, alarming local suppliers
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Putin: Russia is not preparing for any hostilities with Europe, according to IFX
Putin: Russia is not preparing for any hostilities with Europe, according to IFX
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Students across Germany strike in protest against potential reintroduction of compulsory military service
The protests are organised by "School Strike Against Compulsory Military Service", whose organiser Bela Breitner stated that the federal government is "serious about gradually reintroducing compulsory
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International oil prices fell as the U.S. and Iran negotiated the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with WTI crude down 1.4% to $93.32.
International oil prices fell as the market weighed negotiations between the US and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude fell 1.4% to $93.32 per barrel, and Brent crude fell 1.2% to $105.
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Industry sources: Russia can immediately restart 80% of Black Sea grain ports if diplomatic efforts succeed; however, 20% of infrastructure is badly damaged, requiring months of repairs.
Industry sources: Russia can immediately restart 80% of Black Sea grain ports if diplomatic efforts succeed; however, 20% of infrastructure is badly damaged, requiring months of repairs.
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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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Crusoe abandons $1.25 billion plan, will no longer use Boom Supersonic turbines to build AI data centers.
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Federal Reserve's Hammack: Rising Treasury Yields Reflect Economic Growth, US Debt, and Interest Rate Path
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U.S. diesel prices are nearing the record high of $6.50, with the White House weighing a tax holiday and easing "red diesel" regulations, while an export ban remains under evaluation.
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German Chancellor Merz faces government crisis as far-right AfD makes strong gains in recent local elections amid economic and migration fears
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Vitalik Buterin reposts nero_eth's tweet, highlighting Glamsterdam's snap v2 technology to enhance Ethereum node synchronization speed and simplicity
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The White House stated that the US and China agreed to establish an AI "communication channel" following the summit.
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XRP Ledger's Batch upgrade slips to Oct. 9 after validator support briefly fell below 80% threshold, resetting activation clock
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