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WuXi AppTec's stock price surged 100% to an all-time high, as investors bet on its continued core position in the global drug supply chain.
WuXi AppTec's stock price hit a record high last week, doubling its January level, despite the U.S. Pentagon listing it as a Chinese military company, which could lead some American clients to withdra
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President Trump says he has instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to reduce U.S. joint military exercises with South Korea.
President Trump says he has instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to reduce U.S. joint military exercises with South Korea. The move signals a potential shift in Washington’s military posture on t
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Turkish President Erdogan says Hamas acted sincerely, criticises Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made these remarks in an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, adding that Trump is concerned about the situation and Turkiye will continue to warn against furthe
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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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Zhai Jun, China's Special Envoy on Middle East Affairs, visited Iran and met with Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
Zhai Jun, China's Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue, visited Iran and met with Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affa
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The U.S. has once again launched strikes against Iran's Qeshm Island, and Donald Trump has confirmed the operation.
The U.S. has once again launched strikes against Iran's Qeshm Island, and Donald Trump has confirmed the operation.
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Oil prices stabilize as Donald Trump downplays new strikes on Iran, Brent crude currently trades at $98.35 per barrel
Oil prices stabilized after Donald Trump played down the prospect of new strikes against Iran. Brent crude currently trades at $98.35 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude rose 0.5% to $91.30 a barrel. Previ
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Saudi Civil Defense issues and lifts alert over potential hazard in Riyadh following Houthi attack on Saudi Aramco building
Saudi Civil Defense issues and lifts alert over potential hazard in Riyadh following Houthi attack on Saudi Aramco building
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Financial Times: Russian military and military bloggers use deepfake videos to claim battlefield success
Financial Times: Russian military and military bloggers use deepfake videos to claim battlefield success
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Estonia Accuses Russia of State-Sponsored Terrorism via Hybrid Attacks
Estonia has accused Russia of state-sponsored terrorism through hybrid attacks, following investigations by European nations into the mastermind behind last week's cyberattacks targeting supermarket r
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Former US Secretary of State Pompeo downplays Trump's decision to cut military aid to Israel
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo played down the Trump administration's decision to cut $4 billion in military aid to Israel, stating that the deep relationship between the U.S. and Israel w
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IRGC states that oil smuggling in the Strait of Hormuz has "completely ceased"
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official told Iran's state broadcaster IRIB that after destroying enemy navigation aids on rocks in the southern Strait of Hormuz, no violating vessels were
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Americans are growing weary of Israel dragging them into an endless war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Americans are growing weary of Israel dragging them into an endless war
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged the United States to accept the proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two days.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged the United States to accept Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days, warning that any new attacks would spell "dire consequences.
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Donald Trump stated there is no reason to further escalate the war with Iran, noting that the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
Donald Trump stated there is no reason to further escalate the war with Iran, noting that the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
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Trump stated that the US military's "Iron Gate" Task Force has become operational and will expand the blockade of Iran on land and in the Caspian Sea
Donald Trump stated that the U.S. military's "Iron Gate" Task Force has become operational and will expand land and Caspian Sea blockades against Iran. U.S. Central Command stated that the 20-person u
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Bilateral tensions between Malaysia and Taiwan could threaten future chip investments
Bilateral tensions between Malaysia and Taiwan could threaten future chip investments. According to *Nikkei Asia*, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar's remarks regarding the "One China" policy have drawn
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Senior Advisor to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iran is reverse-engineering captured US military equipment
Ali Balali, an adviser to the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that Iran is conducting reverse engineering on captured U.S. and hostile military equipment, and t
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Donald Trump will hold a closed-door meeting at the White House with the Prime of Qatar to discuss the Iran nuclear issue and conflict mediation.
Donald Trump will hold a closed-door meeting at the White House with the Prime of Qatar to discuss the Iran nuclear issue and conflict mediation.
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Donald Trump stated that he will meet with the leaders of China and Russia at the APEC summit next week to discuss ending the Iran war and denuclearization.
Donald Trump stated that he will meet with the leaders of China and Russia at the APEC summit next week to discuss ending the Iran war and denuclearization.
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US Secretary of State Rubio defends military action against Iran, stating that countering the "nuclear threat" is unpopular yet necessary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in Florida that he defended Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran, stating that the president recognized and addressed the real threat of a "n
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According to Al Jazeera on November 9, over 70% of the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq experienced power outages following a drone attack on the Khor Mor gas facility.
According to Al Jazeera on November 9, over 70% of the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq experienced power outages following a drone attack on the Khor Mor gas facility.
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IRGC: Three Oil Tankers Catch Fire in Strait of Hormuz Since Early Hours of Nov 8
According to a live broadcast by Al Jazeera on November 8, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran stated in a Telegram statement that day that since the early morning, three
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Yemeni government forces announced the launch of the "Dawn of Yemen" military operation across multiple locations, resulting in 267 Houthi casualties or withdrawals.
The Yemeni government forces announced the launch of the "Yemeni Dawn" military operation across multiple regions, resulting in 267 Houthi casualties or retreats. Colonel Majeed Al-Nazili, the militar
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According to Deltaone, Rubio stated that the negotiations have yielded no results, and the demands put forward by Iran are "completely unacceptable."
According to Deltaone, Rubio stated that the negotiations have yielded no results, and the demands put forward by Iran are "completely unacceptable."
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Drone attack hits Khor Mor gas field in Iraqi Kurdistan, slashing power generation by about 2.8 gigawatts
Omid Ahmed, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Electricity in the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, stated that a drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq has resulted in a reduction of nea
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Iranian state media reports that the U.S. military launched "projectiles" at Qeshm Island
Citing Al Jazeera and Iranian state media reports, the U.S. military fired "projectiles" at Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday evening local time. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) p
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Trump stated that the U.S. military's "Iron Gate" Task Force is now fully operational, working in coordination with the maritime blockade to deter Iran.
Trump stated that the U.S. military's "Task Force Iron Gate" is now fully operational, working in coordination with a naval blockade to curb Iran; U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media th
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Reviewing Bitcoin's Historical Performance Amid Geopolitical Conflicts: From Flash Crash to V-Shaped Recovery—True Safe-Haven Asset or High Volatility?
Geopolitical crises are the ultimate litmus test for asset attributes. Looking back at events such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022 and the escalation of US-Iran tensions in 2026, Bitcoin's (BTC) performance exhibits a recurring pattern: during the initial outbreak of a crisis, market panic and liquidity squeezes often trigger "flash crashes," with intraday drops reaching 8%–10%. However, once sentiment is released, prices tend to stage a rapid "V-shaped recovery," regaining lost ground or even hitting new highs within days or weeks. This short-term high volatility makes it behave more like a risk asset, while its long-term "digital gold" narrative of resisting inflation and decentralization—coupled with institutional capital inflows that frequently follow crises—endows it with certain hedging characteristics. This article reviews key historical case studies to explore Bitcoin's dual identity in turbulent environments.
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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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