Geopolitics
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Oil Prices Dive as US and Iran Pause Attacks for Talks
Oil prices have dived after the US announced a halt to attacks on Iran, stating the pause is intended to create space for talks and raising hopes for a resolution to the conflict.
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Iran Redirects Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Citing "Illegal and Unsafe" Passage
Iran announced it redirected several vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming they attempted an "illegal and unsafe" passage after allegedly switching off their tracking systems. State media reported
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US domestic critical minerals supply unlikely to meet Trump's 2027 independence goal
President Trump aims to end U.S. reliance on Chinese critical minerals by January 2027. However, industry leaders warn that domestic supply is far from ready, despite billions in government support. T
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Kremlin declines to comment on Zelenskiy's claim of 30,000 North Korean troops preparing to deploy to Russia
The Kremlin declined to comment on Ukrainian President Zelenskiy's assertion that Moscow is preparing to receive 30,000 North Korean troops in Russia's Voronezh region.
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Bitcoin is back above $65,000 as U.S. and Iran hold fire; Oil drops 5%
Bitcoin has risen back above $65,000, with Ethereum outperforming it, potentially signaling an altcoin rally. This market movement follows reports of the U.S. and Iran holding fire, which saw oil pric
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Israeli Government Approves International Stabilisation Force in Gaza
The Israeli government has approved the establishment of an international stabilisation force (ISF) in Gaza. This force, which will be staffed by "friendly countries," is intended to operate in areas
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Syrian President Al-Sharaa: Damascus is working towards a security agreement with Israel
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that Damascus is working towards a security agreement with Israel.
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Israeli settlers burn two mosques in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, causing significant damage.
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Lebanon's Army Accuses Israel of Violating Agreements by Shelling 'Pilot Villages' in South Lebanon
Lebanon's army has asserted that Israel is violating agreements by shelling 'pilot villages' in southern Lebanon, obstructing the takeover of these pilot zones.
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Kazakh Oil Exports Halted After Drone Attacks Disrupt Supplies
Kazakh oil exports have been halted following drone attacks that disrupted supplies. This disruption poses risks to the economy and global energy markets.
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Israel carries out double tap strike in central Gaza
Israel carried out a double tap strike in central Gaza.
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Iranian Army Spokesperson Says the U.S. Is in a Desperate Situation
Svmuu News: Iranian Army Spokesperson Akramnia stated that Iran currently sees no specific next steps in the U.S. strategy, but it is clear that the U.S. has been driven into a corner. Akraminiya said
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Saudi Media: Iran Says It Is Willing to Continue Negotiations with the U.S.
Svmuu News: According to reports from Al-Arabiya TV and the Saudi media outlet Hadath, Iran has informed Pakistani officials that it has not withdrawn from the negotiations but has temporarily suspend
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Iran Says Progress Has Been Made in Talks with Oman on Shipping Management in the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: According to a report by Iran’s Mehr News Agency on the 26th, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei stated that Iran recently held talks with Oman at the deputy foreign minister le
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The United States and Iran have responded to the proposals put forward by Pakistan and Qatar to resume negotiations.
Svmuu News: According to reports from Al-Arabiya TV and the Saudi media outlet Hadath, the United States and Iran have responded to the proposal put forward by Pakistan and Qatar to resume negotiation
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Iran: Since U.S. forces have not launched any strikes for two consecutive nights, Iran has halted its retaliatory strikes
Svmuu News: According to Al Jazeera, Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akramian told state media that, since the United States has not launched any strikes against Iran over the past two nights, Ira
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U.S. sources reveal Donald Trump that the reason for postponing the expansion of military operations against Iran is concern over an escalation of the conflict.
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended the expansion of military strikes against Iran due to U.S. concerns that an escalation of the conflict could provoke more intense reta
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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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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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