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Indian corporate profit growth hits three-year high despite "US-Israel war on Iran" impact
India's top 500 companies recorded their strongest earnings growth in three years in the quarter ending June. Robust domestic demand and inventory stockpiling offset the impact of soaring energy price
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European Central Bank (ECB) President Lagarde: Europe's post-war growth model is disintegrating, facing challenges such as trade protectionism, rising energy costs, and geopolitical tensions
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stated at the World Economic Forum that Europe's post-war growth model is facing disintegration, with its three pillars—expanding global trade,
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South African coal producer Thungela Resources' first-half profit doubled, influenced by the war in Iran, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz led to a tightening of global energy supplies.
Al Jazeera reported that the US-Israel war with Iran disrupted global crude oil and natural gas supplies, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which obstructed about one-fifth of the world'
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Two Chinese-linked supertankers U-turn in Strait of Hormuz amid high shipping risks after Trump's hard line on Iran
The move comes as prospects for a normalization of traffic in the region are dimming.
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Fesharaki, Chairman Emeritus of FGE NexantECA: Iran can only withstand the loss of revenue from a Strait of Hormuz conflict for a few months; the US is in a favorable position and can wait for a better deal.
Fereidun Fesharaki, chairman of FGE NexantECA, told Bloomberg Television that Iran could only withstand a few months of lost revenue due to a conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. He added that the U.S. m
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Iran is considering targeting US military assets in Europe if Trump escalates war, according to insiders
Proposals to retaliate against US assets beyond the Middle East are being discussed as many in Tehran view renewed conflict as inevitable.
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South Korea cuts short joint military exercises with the U.S. after President Trump condemned them as "costly" and "hostile" toward North Korea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced the decision, days after President Donald Trump's remarks. The annual drills are set to conclude this Friday.
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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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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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The Senate failed to pass a cryptocurrency ethics rule because it did not cover the interests of officials' adult children.
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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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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
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Decentralized Applications (DApps) Explained: Reshaping the Foundation of the Web3 Ecosystem
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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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Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets, with Wall Street facilitating cheaper funding
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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet, confirming the deployment of 27 Starlink satellites.
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Google executive says Asia's AI adoption is outpacing perception, with demand rising for cost-effectiveness
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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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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' 'unjustifiable,' and 'disproportionate' as US tour resumes
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