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Oil prices rose after the U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran, and Iran threatened to retaliate.
Oil prices rose on Thursday after the United States launched a “large-scale” airstrike against Iran late Wednesday in retaliation for Iran’s earlier missile attacks on U.S. forces in the region. Iran’
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Iran to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems in Weeks, Sources Say
Iran to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems in Weeks, Sources Say
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Polish Premier Says Fallen Object Was a Russian Missile
The Polish Premier stated that an object which fell on Polish territory was a Russian missile.
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Pakistan Says the U.S. and Iran Are Negotiating to Normalize the Situation in the Strait of Hormuz
Tahir Andarabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a weekly press briefing in Islamabad that negotiations are underway between the United States and Iran to restore stabi
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US strikes cause extensive damage on Iran’s Qeshm Island
Video footage from Iran's Qeshm Island shows widespread damage following US attacks. The strikes have reportedly caused extensive destruction on the island.
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Analysts point out that key shipping lanes, such as the Strait of Hormuz, are entering a new era of maritime conflict, and global trade faces the risk of disruption.
CNBC cited analysis indicating that key maritime trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Black Sea are becoming the front lines where drones and missiles target economic lifeli
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Trump signals support for F-35 jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition
US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye, despite objections from Israel. The potential deal is currently blocked by US legal restrictions followi
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Qatar Sends Its First LNG Shipment Through Hormuz in Three Weeks
Qatar has sent its first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) through the Strait of Hormuz in three weeks, following an attack on one of its tankers in the waterway more than three weeks ago.
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Saudi Arabia Seeks to Form an International Coalition to Counter Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea
Saudi Arabia is seeking to form an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This move is intended to counter the Houthis’ escalating attacks on
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US Faces Uphill Battle Promoting Its AI in Asia as China's Cheaper Models Gain Edge
The U.S. and China are intensifying their competition for AI dominance in Asia. While the U.S. promotes its "complete solution" and "American AI Exports Program," it faces challenges with limited enga
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Iran rejects Oman's proposal for joint Hormuz oversight, warns of strait closure if its shipping route plan is not accepted
Iran has rejected Oman's proposal for joint oversight of the Strait of Hormuz and warned it would close the strategic waterway if its proposed shipping route plan is not accepted. Iran's Deputy Foreig
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Fuel prices in Yemen have skyrocketed due to the war in Iran, causing construction projects to grind to a halt
Due to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran and escalating regional tensions, fuel prices in areas controlled by the Yemeni government have skyrocketed, with the price of diesel rising from $17 to $30 per
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US Oil Inventories Fall to 'Precariously Low' Level Amid Iran War Supply Disruptions
US oil inventories have fallen to a "precariously low" level, attributed to supply disruptions caused by the Iran war. The Financial Times reported that this decline could undermine the ability to sup
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GlobalData Survey: Demand for Supply Chain Insurance Is Highest Amid Geopolitical Tensions
According to a survey conducted by GlobalData in the second quarter of 2026, supply chain insurance has become the most sought-after product amid geopolitical tensions. The survey gathered feedback fr
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U.S.-owned floating LNG storage facility attacked by a drone in Egypt
According to a report by the maritime security firm Ambrey, a U.S.-owned and operated liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating storage unit flying the Marshall Islands flag was struck by at least one dron
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Bitcoin Rises 0.2% to $64,244, Ethereum Dips to $1,904 Ahead of Fed Decision and Amid Middle East Tensions
Bitcoin (BTC) rose 0.2% to $64,244.18 and Ethereum (ETH) dipped to $1,904.82 on Wednesday, July 29. Crypto investors are closely monitoring the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision later today, with p
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Gold Holds Firm Near $4,100 Ahead of Fed Rate Decision Amid Renewed U.S.-Iran Tensions
Gold August futures opened down 0.4% on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, but quickly rose to $4,090. Gold prices have remained steady near $4,100 for the past two weeks, even as the U.S. and Iran reignited a
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Trump Vows Forceful Response After Iranian Missile Attack Intercepted in Jordan
Former U.S. President Trump vowed a forceful response after U.S. forces intercepted an Iranian missile attack in Jordan. He stated, "We'll be hitting them hard," and also mentioned that overnight U.S.
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Donald Trump Told Fox News that he would “crack down hard on Iran”
Donald Trump Told Fox News that he would “crack down hard on Iran”
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Trump: U.S. will strike Iran in response to attacks on U.S. targets in Jordan
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will conduct strikes against Iran in response to recent attacks on U.S. targets in Jordan, according to Fox.
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Iran Attacks to Send Message Amid US Asset Buildup in Israel
Iran has launched attacks, which are seen as a message in response to the buildup of US assets in Israel.
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Iran Rejects US Talk Claims, Attacks US Bases in Jordan After Vowing Strait of Hormuz Control
Iran has rejected claims by U.S. President Trump that Tehran sought negotiations with the U.S. over the past two weeks. A senior Iranian official also stated that Iran would not give up control of the
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Oil prices rise after U.S. and Saudi Arabia attack Iran-backed militias in Iraq
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil prices climbed on Wednesday, driven by the risk of further conflict following attacks by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
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Bank Strategists Advise 'All-In' on Equities Despite Oil Surge and Tech Tumble
Strategists at a bank, led by Max Kettner, are recommending investors go 'all-in' on equities. They argue that stocks have shown resilience despite a 40% rise in oil prices, recent pullbacks in the te
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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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