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Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Arabia Proposes Formation of a Red Sea Maritime Defense Alliance
On Thursday (July 30), international oil prices fell by more than 1% as investors assessed Saudi Arabia’s proposal to form a maritime defense alliance. The alliance aims to strengthen defense cooperat
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Silver prices remain below $60 per ounce despite Fed holding rates steady
Silver September futures opened at $57.97 per ounce on Thursday, July 30, 2026, down 0.2% from Wednesday's close, and later rose to $58.24. The precious metal continues to struggle to reclaim the $60
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IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ATTACK ON ALI AL SALEM AIRBASE IN KUWAIT
IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ATTACK ON ALI AL SALEM AIRBASE IN KUWAIT
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Russia Likely Used North Korean Missile in Deadly Strike Near Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, Military Source Says
Russia Likely Used North Korean Missile in Deadly Strike Near Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, Military Source Says
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Big Oil Is Making Big Money During Iran War Market Turmoil
Big oil companies are generating significant profits amidst the market turmoil caused by the Iran War. Market dislocations have created lucrative opportunities for firms capable of sourcing, transport
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Kpler: Crude exports from Middle East Gulf remain constrained despite pause in US strikes on Iran, with loading activity halved
Crude exports from the Middle East Gulf remain constrained, despite a four-day pause in US strikes on Iran, according to data analytics firm Kpler. Vessel clearances stayed near recent lows, and Gulf
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US Senator Tom Cotton Urges Trump Administration to Ban Chinese AI Models for Government Use
US Senator Tom Cotton has urged the Trump administration to prohibit US government agencies and contractors from utilizing Chinese AI models, citing potential security risks. Cotton also called for mo
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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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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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Brent crude oil surged to $132 this week after the Saudi East-West Pipeline was attacked and shut down, forcing Saudi Arabia to rely on high-cost "relay oil transportation" via the Strait of Hormuz.
A drone launched from Iraq by Iranian-backed militants recently struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, forcing its shutdown, the Wall Street Journal reported. The pipeline, previously a critica
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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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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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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
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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: 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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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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