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Turkish President Erdogan Calls for Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Amid Oil Disruption
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that global oil flows must resume, adding that both Turkey and Iran support keeping oil moving through the strategic waterway.
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Former Israeli captive Rom Braslavsky requests National Security Minister Ben-Gvir to allow him to execute Palestinian prisoners by hanging.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded that he would work to fulfill the request, stating that executing Palestinian prisoners was "one of his biggest dreams."
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US considers sanctions on Brazil judge, posing a new test for diplomatic ties as leftwing leader Lula launches re-election campaign
US considers sanctions on Brazil judge, posing a new test for diplomatic ties as leftwing leader Lula launches re-election campaign
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Bloomberg: US-Iran MOU expires, but full-scale conflict unlikely to immediately erupt, diplomatic efforts in Strait of Hormuz continue
Bloomberg Middle East correspondent Dan Williams analyzes that the expiration of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) itself is unlikely to trigger an all-out war, and diplomatic efforts rega
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Israel's defense minister ordered the transfer of civil enforcement authority in the West Bank to Israeli police, a move Palestinian officials and analysts warned was tantamount to "de facto annexation."
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Friday ordered the military to formulate a plan to transfer civilian law enforcement authority in the occupied West Bank to the Israeli police. The move was str
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Al Jazeera: US-Iran War and Naval Blockade Cripple Iranian Economy, Annual Inflation Reaches 88%, President Pezeshkian Considers Raising Gasoline Prices
Reports indicate that Iran's annual inflation rate has reached approximately 88%, with food inflation exceeding 128%, and oil and fat commodity inflation soaring to 261%. Youth unemployment has risen
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India has directed state-owned and private refiners to significantly increase liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production to bolster domestic supply, due to ongoing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz (which accounts for 90% of its LPG imports) caused by the Iran war.
India has directed state-owned and private refiners to significantly increase liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production to bolster domestic supply, due to ongoing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz (w
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Lighters become essential in Gaza amid scarcity, prices surge to $27-33 from $0.33 pre-war
The ongoing Israeli siege and restrictions on goods have made lighters scarce and critical for daily life in Gaza, where residents rely on them to start fires for cooking and heating due to shortages
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Analysts: Israeli October election to focus on domestic issues, not Palestine
Analysts point out that despite the conflict and war facing Israel, the general election scheduled for October 27 will primarily focus on domestic issues. Core concerns for voters include opposition t
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Qatar denies Iran's claim of capturing three Iranian pilots after downing two fighter jets on March 2, 2026, during a military operation at the start of the US-Iran war.
Iran's Brig Gen Mohammad Bagherzadeh stated in a letter to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that three pilots—Javad Salehi, Abdul Majid Dashtian, and Imran Behroshian—have been held
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SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) is up 43% YTD, but its gains could be reversed if the Strait of Hormuz reopens faster than expected, according to analysis.
The ETF's year-to-date surge, with its price near $179, is attributed to Middle East supply disruptions that halted about 10.5 million barrels per day of Gulf production in April. However, the EIA for
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The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is approaching levels that could damage its storage caverns due to rapid releases, with inventory falling below 300 million barrels for the first time in 40 years.
According to data from the U.S. Department of Energy, after releasing 172 million barrels to counter supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) will fall to appro
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Israeli Strike Kills Seven in South Lebanon, Deadliest Since June Agreements Significantly Reduced Hostilities
An Israeli air strike killed seven people and wounded three in southern Lebanon early on Saturday, according to state media, as Israel intensified attacks across several towns and villages overnight.
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U.S. to warn allies against joining Chinese AI initiatives, per Reuters
Washington is preparing to warn partner countries against joining competing Chinese AI initiatives, according to Reuters. Countries aligned with the U.S.-led Pax Silica framework could risk exclusion
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Council on Foreign Relations Expert: Oil Producers, Buyers Seeking Long-Term Alternatives to Strait of Hormuz
Clara Gillispie, senior fellow for climate and energy at the Council on Foreign Relations, said oil producers and buyers are considering the Strait of Hormuz potentially being closed or operating at r
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Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States.
Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States.
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Brent crude approaches $100 amid Hormuz attacks and stalled US-Iran talks, despite a large US crude inventory build
Brent crude is set for a 5% weekly gain, with prices nearing $100 per barrel, as Iran escalates strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and US-Iran settlement hopes fade. Although a 17-million-barrel
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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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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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U.S. diesel prices are nearing the record high of $6.50, with the White House weighing a tax holiday and easing "red diesel" regulations, while an export ban remains under evaluation.
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German Chancellor Merz faces government crisis as far-right AfD makes strong gains in recent local elections amid economic and migration fears
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Musk reposted a tweet, revealing new developments in SpaceX's AI cluster: Tesla Megapacks will provide 3.3 GWh of power to Colossus 2, and SpaceX AI has invested over $90 billion.
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