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U.S. media reports that Donald Trump has temporarily shelved plans for a major escalation of military strikes against Iran; the White House denies the claims
Svmuu News: In response to a report by The New York Times claiming that “U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily shelved plans to significantly escalate military strikes against Iran,” the White H
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The Iranian military says it is prepared for any potential airstrikes or ground operations
Svmuu News: On the 26th local time, Iranian Armed Forces Spokesperson Shekarchi stated that the current situation facing the United States is chaotic and unfavorable to it, and that the U.S. has “fail
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Iran and Oman Hold Multiple Rounds of Consultations on the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: Today (July 26), Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei stated that Iran and Oman held multiple rounds of talks at the deputy foreign minister level in Tehran on July 24 and 25. Bas
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U.S. Media: The U.S. Appears to Have Suspended Military Operations Against Iran
Svmuu News: A U.S. Department of Defense source told CNN that operations related to Iran are currently on “hold”; previously, the U.S. had carried out strikes against Iran for 13 consecutive nights, b
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Donald Trump: If we can't get exactly what we want, we'll consider returning to Total War
Svmuu News: According to a report by France’s LCI television news, Donald Trump, speaking about Iran, stated, “If we cannot get 100% of what we want from Iran, we will definitely consider resuming ful
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Donald Trump Ordered a suspension of airstrikes against Iran
Svmuu News: On July 25, local time, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military not to launch new airstrikes against Iran that day, bringing an end to the daily strikes that had continued fo
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It is reported that progress has been made in negotiations between Oman and Iran, and Donald Trump called off the strike against Iran on Friday.
Svmuu News: According to a report by Axios, two sources said that Donald Trump, on Friday local time, instructed the U.S. military not to launch new strikes against Iran, breaking a streak of daily at
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After 13 consecutive nights of strikes against Iran, the U.S. military has not announced any further airstrikes against Iran
Svmuu News: According to CNN, U.S. Central Command has launched strikes against Iran nearly every day for the past two weeks, but on Friday (early this morning Beijing time), the U.S. military did not
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Iranian Foreign Minister Says Iran Is Unafraid of Threats and Will Not Bow to the United States
Svmuu News: On July 25, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi told reporters on July 24 while attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kyrgyzstan that, Iran has
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Donald Trump Describes the Situation in Iran as "Progressing Very Smoothly": Iranian Side Remains in Contact but Is Not Yet Ready to Reach an Agreement
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the situation in Iran is currently “progressing very smoothly” and said the public should not believe “fake news.” Donald Trump He noted that althou
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Saudi Airstrikes on Hodeidah, Yemen
Svmuu News: On the evening of July 24 local time, the Hodeidah region of Yemen—which is under the control of Houthi forces—was struck by airstrikes. The Saudi-led coalition announced that it had carri
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Pakistani Official: Houthi Ceasefire in Saudi Arabia Is a Prerequisite for U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
Svmuu News: Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Thursday that they had struck two Saudi oil tankers. A Pakistani official stated that a cessation of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia and ot
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Guterres Condemns Houthi Attacks on Commercial Ships Transiting the Red Sea
Svmuu News: On July 24, local time, UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stéphan Dujarric issued a statement on behalf of the Secretary-General, stating that Secretary-General António Guterres was deeply
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On Polymarket, the probability that WTI crude oil will break through $95 per barrel in July has dropped to 53%, down 16% over the past 24 hours.
According to PPP’s prediction market monitoring, in the Polymarket prediction event titled “WTI Crude Oil Price in July,” the probability of WTI crude oil breaking through $95 per barrel has dropped t
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Iraq Denies It Is Mediating U.S.-Iraq Negotiations
Svmuu News: On Friday, Iraq denied a report in The New York Times claiming that Iraq was mediating negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to achieve a ceasefire. According to a statement from the Iraq
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Russia says it will wait for Donald Trump to propose a new plan to end the war in Ukraine
Svmuu News: The Kremlin said Friday that Russia believes U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine are sincere, and although the U.S. continues to supply weapons to Kyiv, Russia
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U.S. Military Logistics Depot in Saudi Arabia Hit by Drone Attack
Svmuu News: A logistics warehouse affiliated with the U.S. military in Saudi Arabia was attacked by a drone, and explosions were heard at the scene. (Jin Shi)
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Analysis: U.S. Preliminary July PMI Data May Underestimate the Impact of the Situation in the Middle East
Svmuu News: Analysts at Rabobank have warned that the preliminary U.S. July PMI figures, set to be released tonight, may not fully reflect recent geopolitical developments and changes in the commoditi
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Iran Attacks a Data Center Owned by Amazon
Svmuu News: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement announcing that, during the 27th round of operations under “Victory-2,” it carried out an attack on a data center belonging to t
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Market Focus: Donald Trump Amid Pressure from Government Negotiations, Brent Crude Is Expected to Rise 12% This Week
Svmuu News: After closing above $100 per barrel, Brent crude edged lower in early trading but is still on track to post a gain of more than 12% this week, as threats to shipping in the Red Sea have sp
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U.S. Forces Strike Iranian Revolutionary Guard Naval Base
Svmuu News: Iranian media, citing Iranian officials, reported that U.S. forces launched a missile attack earlier today on an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base in Iran’s Gilan Province, dama
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Iranian Foreign Minister: Any source of an attack on Iran will become a legitimate target for defensive action
Svmuu News: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated on the 24th (local time) that Iran will regard any source of attacks against the Iranian people as a legitimate target for defensive actions by the
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Iran Attacks U.S. Military Bases in Jordan and Bahrain
Svmuu News: The Iranian military issued a statement today stating that, during the 24th phase of Operation “Lightning,” the Iranian military used “Arash” drones early this morning to launch attacks on
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U.S. Media: Iran Rejected Donald Trump's Cease-Fire Proposal on Thursday
Svmuu News: According to Iranian and Iraqi officials, Iran on Thursday rejected a ceasefire proposal put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump, which had been conveyed to Tehran by the Iraqi prime mi
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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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