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U.S. stocks were largely flat on Monday, with the S&P 500 index edging up 0.05% to hold onto the all-time high it reached last Friday; the Dow fell 0.13%, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.19%. Oil prices rose amid setbacks in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
On Monday, the S&P 500 index edged up 0.05%, maintaining its record high set on Friday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.13% and the Nasdaq Composite index declined 0.19%. Market movement
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its forces identify, track, and monitor all foreign vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its forces identify, track and monitor all foreign vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement reiterated Iran's claim of extensive survei
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Iran’s oil terminals appear largely idle this month amid ongoing US naval blockade
The US is maintaining the naval blockade to pressure Iran into a peace deal, though visibility into the terminals' operations remains patchy.
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Donald Trump says US only in "half-negotiation" with Iran
Donald Trump says US only in "half-negotiation" with Iran
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement to counter Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks in the region.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan on Friday signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, stipulating that an armed attack on any one of them would be considered an attack on all three. This move aims to
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Iran states Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war operating conditions
Iran's Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad reinforced the country's stance on the critical shipping route, asserting that only routes agreed by Iran and Oman will be recognized. He added that vessels
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Kazakhstan considers opening new oil export routes as drone attacks disrupt Black Sea crude shipments
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy announced that due to ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, which threaten its crude oil shipments, Kazakhstan is seeking to diver
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Ukraine steps up long-range drone strikes on Russia, targeting energy facilities and e-commerce platform Wildberries
Al Jazeera reported that Ukraine is using its mass-produced long-range drones to strike targets more than 2,500 kilometers inside Russia. These targets include oil refineries, factories, warehouses, a
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Iran's Foreign Ministry says senior officials may visit Pakistan, but "appropriate conditions" are needed.
Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that senior Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, would only visit Pakistan when "appropriate condi
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Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russia's Tatarstan Kills At Least 13, Injures 39
Officials stated that a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, specifically the city of Nizhnekamsk, resulted in at least 13 deaths and 39 injuries. This marks one of the deadliest singl
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Iran states the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defense agreement signals a shift away from U.S. security guarantees, as Middle Eastern countries increasingly recognize they cannot rely on Washington
Iran states the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defense agreement signals a shift away from U.S. security guarantees, as Middle Eastern countries increasingly recognize they cannot rely on Washington for securi
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South Korea, US to hold annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises later this month
The large-scale drills are aimed at bolstering defenses against regional threats and working toward the eventual transfer of wartime operational command (OPCON) authority to Seoul. The exercises come
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China's rare earth producers report hefty first-half profits despite geopolitical tensions
Chinese rare earth producers have reported or anticipate significant first-half profits. This comes as Beijing uses these strategically critical minerals as leverage in trade relations with Japan and
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Adnoc Gas is considering a new LNG export plant outside the Strait of Hormuz, a move to avoid the critical waterway largely shut during the Iran war.
Adnoc Gas is considering a new LNG export plant outside the Strait of Hormuz, a move to avoid the critical waterway largely shut during the Iran war.
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Oil prices rose, with traders focusing on the resumption of the Strait of Hormuz agreement between Iran and Oman, and Houthi rebels claiming to have attacked a Saudi refinery near the Red Sea.
Oil prices rose, with traders focusing on the resumption of the Strait of Hormuz agreement between Iran and Oman, and Houthi rebels claiming to have attacked a Saudi refinery near the Red Sea.
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Former Irish President Mary Robinson, representing "The Elders" group, stated that Israel is attempting to "make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally, and politically."
The Elders, a group of prominent public figures, concluded after visiting the West Bank that Israel is attempting to "make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politically." Ma
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UN Warns Gaza Faces Another Famine as 67% of Population Suffers Food Insecurity
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned last week that Gaza is facing a severe food emergency that could escalate into another famine. OCHA head Justin Bra
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Israel's Netanyahu: As long as I am Prime Minister, there will be no Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank
Israel's Netanyahu: As long as I am Prime Minister, there will be no Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank
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Iranian Officials Say Footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Will Be Released Amid Health Speculation
Iranian officials stated that future footage will show Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in public and meeting military commanders. Khamenei has not been publicly seen since becoming supreme leader in M
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Investors return to European stocks as strong earnings lift Iran war gloom
Companies in the Stoxx Europe 600 are on track to deliver a 22% increase in profits in the second quarter.
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U.S. Vice President Vance stated that the U.S.-Iran conflict has entered the "mid-game," and Iran has put forward six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Vice President Vance stated in an interview with Fox News on August 8 that the U.S.-Iran conflict has entered its "mid-game," and that the U.S. is employing a comprehensive approach involving dip
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US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has 'destroyed' Iran's nuclear programme and degraded its military.
US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has 'destroyed' Iran's nuclear programme and degraded its military.
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Crews recover 19 bodies from rubble of destroyed Gaza building, most are women and children
Gaza's civil defence stated that the recovery, which concluded on Saturday, was from the "Karam" building in Gaza City's western area. Recovery efforts are hampered by a chronic shortage of heavy mach
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The Strait of Hormuz disruption continues for several months, the global aviation industry faces a severe fuel shortage, and Europe is expected to have a Q3 deficit of nearly 600,000 barrels/day.
Global aviation fuel supplies face severe shortages due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for several months, caused by the war between the US and Israel against Iran. Europe is particularly hard
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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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