Geopolitics
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The U.S. House of Representatives has once again passed a resolution calling on Donald Trump to end the war against Iran
Svmuu News: With bipartisan support from a handful of Republicans, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Iran War Powers Resolution for the second time, calling on Donald Trump to end the war a
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Iran: Destroys U.S. Electronic Warfare Unit in Kuwait, Warns Britain Not to Participate in Attacks Against Iran
Svmuu News: On July 23 local time, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps issued Announcement No. 46, stating that during the 26th wave of strikes in “Operation Nasr 2,” it launched a joint strike agai
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Brent crude oil futures surged to $100 per barrel
Svmuu News: According to Gate data, Brent crude oil futures surged to $100 per barrel amid threats to Iranian supply in the Red Sea.
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Opinion: The Market Is Ignoring the “Gray Rhino” Risk; If Oil Prices Return to $100, It Could Deal a Blow to the Global Economy
Svmuu News: Jiang Zhuoer posted on X, stating that the market is currently overlooking a massive “gray rhino” risk—namely, the continued rise in international oil prices. He pointed out that Brent cru
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Brent crude oil surged 4.00% today and is currently trading at $94.31 per barrel.
Svmuu News: According to Gate data, Brent crude has surged 4.00% intraday and is currently trading at $94.31 per barrel. Donald TrumpEarlier, it was stated that the U.S. would hold Iran accountable fo
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Donald Trump: The U.S. Will Hold Iran Accountable for Future Houthi Attacks
Svmuu News Donald Trump reports that the United States will hold Iran accountable for future Houthi attacks. When discussing Iran and the Houthis, Donald Trump stated that if they do this again, they
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The EU Imposes Sanctions on Over 100 Banks and Cryptocurrency Operators
Svmuu News: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kallas stated that sanctions have been imposed on more than 100 banks and cryptocurrency operators, over 40 vessels in the “s
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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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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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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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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: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
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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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Google executive says Asia's AI adoption is outpacing perception, with demand rising for cost-effectiveness
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