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U.S. Army has depleted much of its long-range land-based missiles during Iran War, sources say
U.S. Army has depleted much of its long-range land-based missiles during Iran War, sources say
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BRENT CRUDE FUTURES UP 3% TO $86.33/BBL ON US-IRAN WAR UNCERTAINTY
BRENT CRUDE FUTURES UP 3% TO $86.33/BBL ON US-IRAN WAR UNCERTAINTY
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Japan's Ministry of Defense warns Russia-North Korea military cooperation heightens Asia security risks
The warning, detailed in its "Defense of Japan 2026" white paper, stated that growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea could significantly strengthen Pyongyang's military capabiliti
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Gold Holds Steady as Middle East Talks Weigh on Fed Rate Hike Outlook
Gold moved in a narrow range as traders monitored talks in the Middle East for signs of progress that would ease pressure on the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
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U.S. President Donald Trump called his latest negotiating offer Tehran's "last chance" and predicted the Strait of Hormuz would fully reopen, after oil prices stabilized following their biggest weekly drop.
Oil prices stabilized after their biggest drop in a week, as US President Donald Trump said his latest negotiation offer was Tehran's "last chance" and expected the Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen.
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Standard Chartered Analyst Suki Cooper Explains Why Gold Could Reach $5,000
Cooper attributes the potential climb to sustained central-bank demand, geopolitical uncertainty, and portfolio diversification. She notes that recent price resilience suggests gold has established a
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Analysts warn Middle East oil tanker threat is worst since Iran war began, citing Red Sea attacks and Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Analysts from ship-tracking firm Kpler and trade body Intertanko state that the threat to oil tankers in the Middle East has reached its worst point since the Iran war started, due to a surge in attac
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Oil prices fell as U.S. President Donald Trump called off an attack on Iran, saying talks would resume on Monday.
Oil prices fell as U.S. President Donald Trump called off an attack on Iran, saying talks would resume on Monday.
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California diesel prices surge to $6.92/gallon since Iran war began, up from $5.10, impacting U.S. supply chains
California, home to the nation's busiest containership port complex, is experiencing a significant jump in diesel prices, which have risen to $6.92 per gallon from $5.10 before the Iran war started. T
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Diamond Hill Capital Reports: ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Declines After US-Iran Agreement to End War and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Diamond Hill Capital noted in its Q2 2026 investor letter that the share price of exploration and production company ConocoPhillips (COP) declined following an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to e
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DeItaone forwarded: According to Al Mayadeen, quoting Iranian sources, Iran has rejected the latest US proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the strait will not be fully reopened until the war ends.
The source also claimed that Washington made concessions in closing the southern route of the strait, but these claims have not been independently verified.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon: Will not broadly invest in the stock market due to geopolitical tensions and overvalued markets
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stated in an interview last week that he would not be broadly investing in the stock market at the moment due to geopolitical tensions and overvalued market valuations.
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India's Imports of Russian Crude Hit New High of 2.8 Million BPD in July, Accounting for Over Half of Total Crude Imports
According to Kpler vessel-tracking data cited by the Times of India, India's crude oil imports from Russia rose to 2.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in July, up from the previous high of 2.7 million b
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South Korea's central bank increased its gold holdings for the first time in 13 years, while simultaneously investing in gold ETFs.
The Bank of Korea (BOK) announced the resumption of its gold purchase program, aiming to increase the proportion of gold in its foreign exchange reserves over the medium to long term. It will also int
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DeItaone reports: U.S. FCC to restrict imports of foreign-made advanced robots; Morgan Stanley sees limited near-term impact on Chinese humanoid robot makers
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will restrict imports of certain foreign-made advanced robots, including humanoids, quadrupeds, and some autonomous devices. Morgan Stanley expects a l
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UK Shipbroker Clarkson Expects Full-Year Results to Materially Exceed Expectations Due to Hormuz Disruption
The company stated this follows a record first-half performance, which was boosted by "exceptional volatility" caused by the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices fall to three-week low after Trump calls off planned attack
Oil prices declined sharply on Monday as investors' hopes rose for a potential de-escalation in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
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Oil Companies Have Raked in Massive Profits During the Iran War but Their Future Will Be Expensive
Oil companies have generated substantial profits during the Iran War, though their future operations are projected to be costly.
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Bloomberg Opinion Columnist David Fickling: Tungsten Market Is a "Century-Old Prediction Market for War"
Fickling highlights tungsten's critical role in war manufacturing due to its high density and melting point, noting its increasing geopolitical necessity.
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Ukrainian officials fear the coming winter will be the toughest test since Russia's full-scale invasion, as Russia intensifies missile attacks and Ukraine faces a shortage of air defense systems.
Ukrainian officials, drone industry executives, and national security experts are bracing for another extremely difficult winter, fearing that Russian attacks on energy infrastructure could pose the m
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Taiwan Security Chief Says China's 'Hybrid Warfare' Tests Whole Region
Joseph Wu, Secretary-General of Taiwan’s National Security Council, stated that China's "hybrid warfare" presents a fresh challenge to the entire region. He specifically highlighted China's mass deplo
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Trump Says Agreement with Iran Imminent, Talks to Resume Monday
US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations scheduled to begin on Monday. Meanwhile, Tehran urged the United States to honor its Memorandum of Unders
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Former US hostage and diplomat John Limbert says Washington's 'iron fist' approach is ineffective with Iran
John Limbert, a former US hostage in Tehran and former US deputy assistant secretary of state for Iran, argues that Washington "can't bomb and assassinate its way to a better relationship" with Iran.
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Ukraine claims hitting major Russian oil refinery and Engels airfield 600km deep, as Russia reports 8 deaths and attacks Ukrainian ports
Ukraine stated it conducted overnight strikes deep inside Russia, hitting a major oil refinery and the Engels airfield in the Saratov region, approximately 600km (373 miles) from the border. President
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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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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet, confirming the deployment of 27 Starlink satellites.
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NVIDIA VP: Vera Rubin Platform Achieves 30x Throughput Increase on Agentic AI Workloads
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NVIDIA VP: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
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Google executive says Asia's AI adoption is outpacing perception, with demand rising for cost-effectiveness
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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' 'unjustifiable,' and 'disproportionate' as US tour resumes
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