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Russia's largest Baltic port, Ust-Luga, caught fire after a drone attack.
Russia's largest Baltic Sea port, Ust-Luga, caught fire after a drone attack during the night. The port is a key gateway for Russian energy and commodity exports, and the attack comes as Ukraine inten
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Super tankers are turning off their positioning systems for longer periods to transport oil out of the Middle East.
Super tankers are turning off their positioning systems for longer periods to transport oil out of the Middle East.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The United States will implement "unprecedented economic measures" against Iran, combining economic isolation and a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that these measures would be a combination of "economic isolation unseen before in the world" and "a continuous blockade of the Strait of Hormuz," aimed at
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Norwegian Foreign Minister: US war on Iran "not smart", failed to achieve goals and strengthened Tehran hardliners
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated that the U.S. war against Iran was "not smart," failed to achieve its initial goals, and strengthened hardliners in Tehran. He called for the restora
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UAE accuses Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz, calls it 'piracy' and threat to global energy security
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that two vessels affiliated with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) were attacked on Thursday evening while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injur
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Russian President Putin visited the southern Kuril Islands, as Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi shifts diplomatic focus toward energy needs
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the southern Kuril Islands on Thursday for the first time, capitalizing on an unstable moment in relations with Japan. This comes as Japanese Prime Minister Sa
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The U.S. military lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Iran war, accounting for 25% of its pre-war fleet, with losses potentially exceeding $1.3 billion. The Pentagon is seeking $67 billion to replenish its arsenal.
The U.S. military lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Iran war, accounting for 25% of its pre-war fleet, with losses potentially exceeding $1.3 billion. The Pentagon is seeking $67 billion to r
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U.S. preparing to deploy USS George Washington aircraft carrier to Middle East, replacing USS Abraham Lincoln after over 250 days of deployment supporting operations against Iran
The USS Abraham Lincoln spent over 250 days deployed, including a record 200 days without a port call, while supporting U.S. operations against Iran. Lawmakers have raised concerns regarding reported
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US sends new aircraft carrier to Middle East over Iran war tensions
US sends new aircraft carrier to Middle East over Iran war tensions
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Diesel cracks rise above $98.00, an all-time high, after reports say Yemen's Houthis attacked Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia
Diesel cracks rise above $98.00, an all-time high, after reports say Yemen's Houthis attacked Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia
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U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: U.S. Can Hold Blockade on Iran as Long as Needed
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: U.S. Can Hold Blockade on Iran as Long as Needed
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran announced that Iran will join the BRICS New Development Bank.
Iran will join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), Central Bank of Iran Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said on Thursday, a move aimed at strengthening its economic alliances amid nearly six months of o
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Iran says it fully controls the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRIB.
Iran says it fully controls the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRIB.
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Gold prices were rejected at the 200-day moving average of $4,484 an ounce on Wednesday, closing at $4,363, despite a 6.3% rally over the past month.
The precious metal's recent rebound has been driven by fading expectations of further Fed tightening following weaker US labor market data, alongside continued central bank diversification away from U
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Human rights organizations say Israel is massively exporting rubble from the Gaza Strip, which is accused of aiming to hide evidence of war crimes and permanently alter the local landscape.
Human rights organizations and monitoring bodies indicate that Israel is systematically and extensively crushing, mixing, and removing millions of tons of rubble from the Gaza Strip. The Euro-Med Huma
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Russia's attack on Ukraine's Izmail port sparked a fire, and Zelenskyy called on the US to provide more Patriot interceptor missiles.
Ukrainian authorities stated that Russian forces attacked the port infrastructure of Izmail in Ukraine's southern Odesa region early Thursday, causing damage and sparking fires. Izmail port is Ukraine
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Donald Trump restores economic pressure on Iranian regime
Donald Trump restores economic pressure on Iranian regime
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Oil prices rise as an oil spill near Oman worsens and recent attacks in the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea heighten supply disruption worries
Brent crude futures for October delivery gained 1.01% to $88.09 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for September advanced 1.15% to $82.31 per barrel. Oman's coastline is reportedly b
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A U.S. Department of Defense review report shows that U.S. military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen in 2025 resulted in 153 civilian deaths.
A non-classified review report by the U.S. Department of Defense disclosed that U.S. military strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen in 2025 resulted in 153 civilian deaths and 243 injuries. The repor
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Israel Vows to Keep Troops in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel "will under no circumstances" withdraw its troops from security zones in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria. His remarks come almost two months after a de
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Saudi Arabia more than doubles oil exports via Egypt's Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir to 2.3 million bpd, rerouting from Red Sea to avoid Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia has significantly increased oil exports through the Sumed pipeline across Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea, with exports from Sidi Kerir port more than doubling to about 2.3 million barrels
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Global wholesale diesel prices hit ~$180/barrel, could exceed $200 with Gulf hurricane, warns Gulf Oil's Tom Kloza, citing drone attacks on Russian, Saudi, and Libyan refineries.
Wholesale diesel prices have climbed to approximately $180 a barrel on world markets, with Gulf Oil Chief Energy Advisor Tom Kloza warning they could push above $200 a barrel if a tropical storm threa
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A Saudi supertanker has returned to a major oil terminal in the Persian Gulf for the first time in nearly a month.
Satellite imagery shows a supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil docked at the Ju'aymah terminal within Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura export complex. This follows Saudi Arabia previously rero
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Strait of Hormuz ship traffic hits near three-month low, with a 5-day average of ~13 vessels on Tuesday, as U.S.-Iran deal to fully open the corridor remains in doubt.
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at its lowest level since May 12, with a 5-day average of approximately 13 vessel transits on Tuesday. This represents about a 90% decrease from the daily
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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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Canadian Prime Minister Carney says he has reviewed the possibility of military conflict with the United States, but experts believe it is highly unlikely.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated in a Wednesday interview with The New York Times that he has reviewed the possibility of a U.S. military attack on Canada, calling it an "extreme tail risk"—
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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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