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Saudi Aramco Considers New Pricing for Asia-Bound Oil Amid Red Sea Disruptions
Saudi Aramco is considering implementing a new pricing system for crude oil destined for Asia, specifically for shipments originating from Egypt's Sidi Kerir. This move comes as Houthi attacks continu
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Saudi Aramco Considers New Oil Pricing for Asia Amid Houthi Threats in Red Sea
Saudi Aramco is preparing a new selling price for oil loaded at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir for delivery to Asia. This decision follows increased risks in the Red Sea due to attacks by Ir
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UBS CEO: The AI pullback is healthy, but geopolitical volatility poses a greater risk
Sergio Ermotti, CEO of UBS (UBS), said that the pullback in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector is healthy, but geopolitical volatility is a greater risk that investors should be watching. UBS rep
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Tensions in the Middle East are driving up oil prices, and the Federal Reserve is weighing its interest rate decision
International oil prices have risen amid tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Reserve is weighing its latest interest rate decision. In addition, shares of South Korean chipmaker S
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Iran and Oman exchange proposals for managing Strait of Hormuz, with Iran seeking greater control
Iran has rejected Oman's proposal for a 50-50 joint oversight mechanism of the critical Strait of Hormuz, instead submitting its own counterproposal. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi s
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Iran Strike Rattles Global Markets, Sends Oil Higher
A surprise strike by Iran has rattled global markets and sent oil prices higher.
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Wheat Futures Climb for Second Day as Black Sea Exports Falter
Wheat futures rose for a second consecutive day, as escalating attacks between Russia and Ukraine threatened export prospects from the Black Sea region, a key global supply hub.
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Iran Fires Missiles at US Forces in Jordan; US Military Reports Interception
The US military announced it successfully intercepted a barrage of missiles fired by Iran at its troops stationed in Jordan. This attack marks an end to a five-day pause in the conflict and occurred c
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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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US Accuses Iran's IRGC of Surprise Ballistic Missile Attacks Amid Regional Tensions
The United States has accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of carrying out "surprise" ballistic missile attacks. This claim comes as Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones, and I
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Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi oil tanker NCC GHAZAL in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi group claims it fired ballistic missiles at the Saudi oil tanker NCC GHAZAL in the Red Sea. This alleged attack follows the Houthis' imposition of a naval blockade on Saudi vessels in t
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U.S. Military: All Iranian Missiles Successfully Intercepted
The U.S. military announced that all Iranian missiles launched were successfully intercepted.
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U.S. Military Reports Iran's Revolutionary Guard Launched Ballistic Missiles
The U.S. military reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran at 5:45 P.M. ET on July 28.
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Iran launched ballistic missiles towards a U.S. base in Jordan, Axios reports.
Iran launched ballistic missiles towards a U.S. base in Jordan, according to a report by Axios.
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Iran and Oman Exchange Proposals on Strait of Hormuz Management Amid Ongoing Tensions
Iran and Oman have exchanged proposals regarding the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway. Oman proposed a joint regional mechanism with “voluntary fees,” modeled after the
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U.S. Official: Iran's Demands on Strait of Hormuz Being Rejected by Oman, U.S., and International Community
A U.S. official stated that Iran is making overreaching demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which are being rightly rejected by Oman, the United States, and the international community.
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Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Caspian Sea attack, denies targeting civilians
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned Iran against escalation following a Ukrainian drone attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, which Iran denounced. Sybiha emphasized t
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An analysis notes that Palantir’s stock price failed to keep pace with the rally in software stocks due to geopolitical and valuation concerns.
MarketWatch analysis notes that the stock price of data analytics firm Palantir Technologies is being weighed down by geopolitical and valuation concerns, preventing it from riding the current wave of
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Iran Says It Has Not Sought US Talks in Past 16-17 Days
Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reported that Iran has not sought talks with the United States in the past 16-17 days.
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Al Jazeera Analysis: Netanyahu's Influence in Washington Under Scrutiny Amid Fraying US-Israel Ties
Al Jazeera analysis suggests that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-claimed influence in Washington is facing growing scrutiny, with his upcoming visit to meet US President Trump seen b
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Iran Rejects Trump's Frozen Funds Plan, Threatens Hormuz Transit Ban for Compensated Ships
Iran has rejected a plan proposed by former US President Donald Trump, who claimed that ships damaged by Iran in the Gulf would be compensated from frozen Iranian funds. In response, IRGC spokesperson
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US and Iran Send Conflicting Signals on Talks Despite Ceasefire
The United States and Iran continue to send conflicting signals regarding potential talks, despite an ongoing ceasefire. Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran had requested negotiations,
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Bank of America Warns 'Super El Niño' Expected to Further Squeeze Global Commodities Markets
A "Super El Niño" is expected this year, which Bank of America strategists warn will further tighten global commodities markets already strained by geopolitical conflicts. The climate pattern is forec
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Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of Attacking Nord Stream Pipelines, CPC Infrastructure, and an Iranian Ship
The Kremlin stated that Ukraine was responsible for multiple attacks. Russia accused Ukraine of blowing up Germany's Nord Stream gas pipelines, damaging Kazakhstan by attacking the Caspian Pipeline Co
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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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