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Analysis indicates that the Israeli government cannot shirk responsibility for the settler violence in the West Bank.
Al Jazeera analysis indicates that human rights organizations warn that Israeli settler and state-led violence aims to expel Palestinians and annex land in the occupied West Bank. Although the Israeli
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Japan considers state reinsurance for tankers to ensure crude supplies amid Iran war
Japan is weighing providing last-resort reinsurance coverage for oil tankers traveling in dangerous areas such as the Middle East, including the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to mitigate risks from the ong
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Turkey's Ministry of National Defense disclosed details of the joint defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, stipulating that an armed attack on any member state will be considered an attack on all member states.
The protocol was signed about a week ago, and Turkey's Ministry of National Defense announced more details this Thursday, including plans for joint military exercises and deepening defense industry co
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Saudi Arabia announces the launch of a Red Sea defence alliance with 13 countries to safeguard navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
The coalition, which includes Bahrain, Bangladesh, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkiye, and Yemen, aims to strengthen collective maritime d
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu calls UK "United Islamic Republic," drawing criticism from British Jewish groups.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sarcastically referred to the UK as the "United Islamic Republic of Great Britain" in a podcast aired on Thursday, a remark made amid increasingly strained re
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee Condemns Israeli Settlers as 'Terrorists' for Sieging Palestinian Families in West Bank Village of Qusra, Embassy Intervenes to Remove Them
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee Condemns Israeli Settlers as 'Terrorists' for Sieging Palestinian Families in West Bank Village of Qusra, Embassy Intervenes to Remove Them
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The US threatens to impose an "indefinite" naval blockade and unprecedented economic sanctions on Iran, while Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on Thursday that the U.S. Navy can maintain a blockade of Iranian ports "indefinitely" by rotating ships to sustain a military presence in the region. U.S
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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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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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Canadian Prime Minister Carney is taking his investment pitch from "Maple Davos" to Strasbourg, aiming to diversify the country's economy and reduce its reliance on the United States.
Canadian Prime Minister Carney is taking his investment pitch from "Maple Davos" to Strasbourg, aiming to diversify the country's economy and reduce its reliance on the United States.
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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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Decentralized Applications (DApps) Explained: Reshaping the Foundation of the Web3 Ecosystem
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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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