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US Senator JD Vance asked Ukraine to halt strikes on tankers using Russia's Novorossiysk port, as Washington is alarmed by Kyiv's campaign on vessels collecting Kazakh oil.
US Senator JD Vance asked Ukraine to halt strikes on tankers using Russia's Novorossiysk port, as Washington is alarmed by Kyiv's campaign on vessels collecting Kazakh oil.
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US Democratic leader Chuck Schumer demanded a full explanation of a secret operation to extract Donald Trump from Turkey, which aimed to protect Donald Trump from an alleged Iranian assassination threat
US Democratic leader Chuck Schumer demanded a full explanation of a secret operation to extract Donald Trump from Turkey, which aimed to protect Donald Trump from an alleged Iranian assassination thre
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Iran is preparing for worsening economic hardship to withstand pressure from Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported
Iran is preparing for worsening economic hardship to withstand pressure from Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported
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U.S. stocks slid (Dow -0.34%, S&P 500 -0.32%, Nasdaq -0.6%) as Strait of Hormuz negotiations remain deadlocked, driving oil prices higher ahead of inflation data.
U.S. stocks slid (Dow -0.34%, S&P 500 -0.32%, Nasdaq -0.6%) as Strait of Hormuz negotiations remain deadlocked, driving oil prices higher ahead of inflation data.
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Iranian General Naghdi Says Iran Can Sustain Missile, Drone Production for Years of Conflict
Iranian General Mohammad Reza Naghdi stated the country could maintain missile and drone production even through years of conflict, claiming Iran would retain the ability to continue launching ballist
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Venezuela and Israel restore consular relations after Venezuela sought foreign policy adjustments following the US military's kidnapping of Maduro.
Venezuela and Israel have agreed to restore consular relations. This comes after Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, sought a major foreign policy realignment following the US military's k
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Israel's Tightened Blockade on Gaza Causes Prices to Soar, With Lighters and Fans Becoming the Backbone of Energy in the Strip
Israel's Tightened Blockade on Gaza Causes Prices to Soar, With Lighters and Fans Becoming the Backbone of Energy in the Strip
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US expects US-Iran war oil supply disruptions of 600,000 bpd to last through 2027, due to crimped Strait of Hormuz shipments
US expects US-Iran war oil supply disruptions of 600,000 bpd to last through 2027, due to crimped Strait of Hormuz shipments
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Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Rezaei, stated that if an agreement is reached with Oman regarding transit through the Strait of Hormuz, this would be a separate matter independent of the Strait's closure.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Rezaei, stated that if an agreement is reached with Oman regarding transit through the Strait of Hormuz, this would be a separate matter independ
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Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei states the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the U.S. changes its behavior and accepts Iran's conditions.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei states the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the U.S. changes its behavior and accepts Iran's conditions.
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Oil futures rose, with WTI and Brent crude gaining $1 per barrel, as the market worried about a potential agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil futures rose, with WTI and Brent crude gaining $1 per barrel, as the market worried about a potential agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Houthi militants attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing 3 people, marking the first fatal attack since the outbreak of the Iran war.
According to reports, the Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels attacked a small cargo ship, the "Tihamah," in the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea, killing three people. This marks the first fatal attack
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Al Jazeera Reports Lebanese First Responders Risk Lives Amidst Intensifying Israeli Attacks
First responders in Lebanon continue to answer emergency calls, evacuate the wounded, and search for survivors despite facing the same dangers as the communities they serve, as Israeli military attack
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Trump: If we hadn't struck Iran, it would have gotten a nuclear weapon
Trump: If we hadn't struck Iran, it would have gotten a nuclear weapon
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Russian overseas crude shipments fell to 3.71 million barrels a day in the four weeks to August 9, the lowest since late May, with weekly exports dropping to 3.25 million barrels a day.
The decline was attributed to renewed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and disruptions around Black Sea shipping, which have led to volatile export flows and key ports like Novorossiysk and Ust
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U.S. and Iran reportedly reached "some sort of an arrangement" for a peace deal, leading Dow futures to rise 0.1%
U.S. and Iran reportedly reached "some sort of an arrangement" for a peace deal, leading Dow futures to rise 0.1%
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U.S. forces fired on a Panama-flagged ship that attempted to breach the American blockade of Iranian ports on Tuesday, WSJ reports.
U.S. forces fired on a Panama-flagged ship that attempted to breach the American blockade of Iranian ports on Tuesday, WSJ reports.
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U.S. stock index futures edged higher, with Dow futures up 22 points, and S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite futures rising 0.1% and 0.3% respectively, as oil prices retreated and inflation concerns eased.
U.S. stock index futures generally rose on Tuesday as investors' inflation concerns eased, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 22 points, S&P 5
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Pakistan's Defense Minister states that US-Iran signals indicate a possible agreement, and the situation is moving towards peace.
Pakistan's Defence Minister stated that US-Iran signals indicate a possible agreement, and the situation is moving towards peace. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Interior Minister has arrived in Tehran for talk
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UKMTO reports cargo vessel struck by unknown projectile in southern Red Sea off Yemen coast, with casualties reported as authorities investigate.
UKMTO reports cargo vessel struck by unknown projectile in southern Red Sea off Yemen coast, with casualties reported as authorities investigate.
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Prospects for the US-Iran agreement are dim, analysts warn that if the Strait of Hormuz standoff continues, oil prices could surge to $120-140/barrel.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media on August 10, Eastern Time, demanding compensation from Iran for military conflict losses and instructing his representatives to include this demand
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U.S. mortgage rates generally rose, with the 30-year fixed rate climbing to 6.59%, after Donald Trump said the U.S. was in "low-key" talks with Iran.
According to Zillow mortgage market data, as of August 11, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US was 6.59%, up 8 basis points from the previous day; the 15-year fixed mortga
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Iraq's Kurdistan region reports 70% trade cut and $1.14 billion losses due to ongoing US-Iran conflict, with Strait of Hormuz closure halting oil exports
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) stated that the regional conflict, which has seen over 1,000 missile and drone attacks on the region since February, has severely impacted its economy. KRG Prim
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing for war escalation, citing North Korean military equipment and increased missile production
Zelenskyy stated via X that Russia's actions, including bringing in North Korean equipment, increasing ballistic missile production, and preparing for mobilization, indicate Moscow is not preparing fo
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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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