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Iranian academic Maryam Tahmasebi accuses US of 'bloodline punishment' over family's detention and green card revocation
Tahmasebi, a US permanent resident, stated in The Nation magazine that she, her husband, and their son have been detained since April. The US State Department revoked their immigration status due to h
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Swiss Voters Expected to Reject Stricter Neutrality in Upcoming Ballot
Swiss voters are set to reject an initiative to strengthen the country’s neutrality in a ballot next month. Russia has attempted to sway the vote with jibes about Switzerland’s actions during World Wa
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee calls Israeli settler violence 'terror'
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated that Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank meets the definition of 'terror'. His comments represent a rare rebuke and follow a days-long siege
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The UAE announces the suspension of all trade, commercial, and financial transactions with Iran.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in the early hours of August 19 that, in light of the continuous escalation of regional tensions, it has decided to suspend all trade, commercial, and fin
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Donald Trump Takes Hard Line on Strait of Hormuz Tensions
US President Donald Trump has taken a tough stance on the Strait of Hormuz tensions, characterizing the current situation as the "new normal" and insisting that there have been no negotiations with Ir
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Gold holds losses as bond selloff, Strait of Hormuz standoff weigh on outlook
Gold held declines after an initial upward trend was interrupted by a bond market sell-off and a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil rises for fourth consecutive day as US-Iran conflict shows no progress toward resolution after almost six months.
Oil rises for fourth consecutive day as US-Iran conflict shows no progress toward resolution after almost six months.
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Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime election, posing a major challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime election, posing a major challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Trump says no talks planned with Iran, insists Strait of Hormuz remains open amid frustration over Iran-Oman deal
US President Donald Trump asserted that the United States is not engaged in talks with Iran and has not scheduled any, despite previously claiming back-channel conversations. His remarks on Tuesday ap
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Israeli strike reportedly kills at least six in Gaza City amid stalled ceasefire efforts
The attack on Tuesday hit a crowded cafe in Gaza City's port, which has been turned into a displacement camp, injuring 14 others. The Israeli army stated it was targeting Hamas commanders, but provide
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At least five grain ships struck near Russian Black Sea ports of Novorossiysk and Tuapse amid heightened Ukrainian strikes
At least five grain ships struck near Russian Black Sea ports of Novorossiysk and Tuapse amid heightened Ukrainian strikes
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The Donald Trump administration announced new sanctions against the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and a senior lawyer.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the sanctions target ICC President Tomoko Akane (Japanese) and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye (Senegalese), representing the latest escalation in th
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Iran's Foreign Minister says Tehran rejected ceasefire proposals, insists war must end, not pause
Iran's Foreign Minister says Tehran rejected ceasefire proposals, insists war must end, not pause
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U.S. diesel refining margins surge to record $102/barrel amid global supply crunch, with inventories at lowest late-August level since 1996
U.S. diesel refining margins surge to record $102/barrel amid global supply crunch, with inventories at lowest late-August level since 1996. Supply disruptions linked to the U.S.-Iran war, Strait of H
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Applied Optoelectronics Expands U.S. Laser Capacity to Meet AI Data Center Demand, Targeting 650,000 Transceiver Units Monthly by Year-End
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) is expanding its automated U.S. manufacturing capabilities to capitalize on growing demand for AI data centers and co-packaged optics, according to CFO and CSO St
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US crude futures rise by more than $1 as hopes of US-Iran peace deal fade
US crude futures rise by more than $1 as hopes of US-Iran peace deal fade
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Pentagon considers reducing Persian Gulf troop presence
The U.S. Pentagon is considering reducing its troop presence in the Persian Gulf following the Iran war, as repeated Iranian strikes exposed vulnerabilities at major American bases. Options include sh
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UAE Defense Ministry announced on X that its air defense systems detected a missile threat.
UAE Defense Ministry announced on X that its air defense systems detected a missile threat.
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Russia's Oil Exports Extend Slump for Fifth Week, With No Crude Loading From Novorossiysk Terminal in Week to Aug. 16 Amid Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Russia's oil exports have fallen for a fifth consecutive week, with no crude oil loaded from the key Novorossiysk oil terminal in the seven days leading up to August 16. This extended slump comes amid
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Trump says all mines were removed or detonated in Hormuz Strait
Trump says all mines were removed or detonated in Hormuz Strait
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Qatar rejects Iran's claims of holding three missing pilots, stating Iranian planes violated its sovereignty and were dealt with according to law
Qatar's Foreign Affairs spokesman Majed al-Ansari denied Iran's accusations as "completely baseless, false and illogical," reiterating that Qatar handed over the remains of one pilot in April. Iranian
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Criticizes Trump's Stance on Strait of Hormuz as a "Delusion"
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister criticized Trump's position on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “delusion” that will soon be corrected. He also noted that Trump had correctly referred to the Persian
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Syrian state media: Israeli forces carried out eight air strikes on an airbase in Syria’s Idlib, causing damage but no casualties
Syrian state media: Israeli forces carried out eight air strikes on an airbase in Syria’s Idlib, causing damage but no casualties
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Iran's Top Negotiator Qalibaf Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until U.S. Meets Interim Deal Conditions
Iran's Top Negotiator Qalibaf Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until U.S. Meets Interim Deal Conditions
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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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