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Iran threat prompted President Trump to secretly switch planes in Turkiye last month, with Air Force One serving as a decoy, according to US media reports.
Reports from The Washington Post and The New York Times indicate that President Trump was discreetly moved into a catering container, which then transported him to a smaller C-32A aircraft for his fli
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Libya's largest Zawiya oil refinery catches fire after drone strike
A drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility. No casualties were reported, but days of strikes from unknown attackers have forced Libya’s
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Goldman Sachs: AI Leverage, Soaring US Treasury Yields, and Strait of Hormuz Situation Signal Global Capital Shifting from "Abundance" to "Scarcity"
Goldman Sachs published a report on August 10, stating that global markets are undergoing a structural shift from "savings glut" to "capital scarcity." The report analyzed three seemingly independent
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Colombia's far-right government recognizes Israeli claim over Golan Heights, becoming only the second country to do so
Colombia's Foreign Ministry announced on Monday its recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, citing Israel's right to protect itself against external threats. This mo
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Donald Trump said the US had swept the entire strait for mines
Donald Trump said the US had swept the entire strait for mines
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Bernard Haykel: Iran Doing Good Job of Rattling Trump, Cannot Keep Sole Control of Strait of Hormuz
Princeton Professor Bernard Haykel stated that the Iranian government is succeeding at "rattling" President Trump, who needs to be much cooler in negotiations. Haykel added that Iran cannot maintain s
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Iran's Supreme Leader's Office Appoints IRGC Veteran Mohsen Rezaee as Secretary of Supreme National Security Council
Iran's Supreme Leader's office has appointed Mohsen Rezaee, a former commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for 16 years, as the new secretary of the Supreme National Secur
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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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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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The Senate failed to pass a cryptocurrency ethics rule because it did not cover the interests of officials' adult children.
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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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Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets, with Wall Street facilitating cheaper funding
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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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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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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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