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The deployment of two U.S. carrier strike groups to the Middle East has strained naval resources.
The United States has deployed two carrier strike groups to the Middle East, a move that represents a significant concentration of firepower but limits the availability of aircraft carriers in other r
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Iranians queue for petrol as US blockade bites
Long lines have formed in Iran's capital city as officials warn that war and inflation are triggering fuel shortages.
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UN Chief Guterres: Superpowers Are Discovering Their Limits
António Guterres told the Financial Times that the world risks sliding into confrontation without global institutions that reflect the changing balance of power.
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on US steel, dairy, appliance, and other products.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to impose "equivalent" retaliatory tariffs on the United States, targeting products including steel, dairy products, appliances, agricultural equipment, elect
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The United States will remove Syria from the "state sponsors of terrorism" list and revoke the terrorist designation for HTS.
The US Treasury Department announced that the United States has removed Syria from its list of "state sponsors of terrorism" and revoked the "terrorist organization" designation for Hayat Tahrir al-Sh
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US Expands Search for Critical-Mineral Projects for Defense Gear
The Trump administration is seeking investment pitches from domestic producers of metals used in fighter jets, night-vision goggles and tank armor, as it expands its efforts to secure critical mineral
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Israeli restrictions lead to fuel shortages in occupied West Bank
Israeli restrictions lead to fuel shortages in occupied West Bank
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Congressional Democrats say Donald Trump's oil and gas stocks rose by as much as $15.5 million during the Iran war, with an average return of about 39%.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's oil and gas stock holdings may have surged by up to $15.5 million this year, with an average return of approximately 39%, as energy stocks soared during the war wi
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Russia's Putin signs decree allowing state to seize poorly protected critical infrastructure
The decree, published on Monday, would allow Moscow to strip owners of physical and financial control over facilities should they fail to secure them or repair damage quickly, amid Ukraine's intense d
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Bessent says no specific timelines will be set for cutting Iran ties, but warns patience is not infinite.
Bessent says no specific timelines will be set for cutting Iran ties, but warns patience is not infinite.
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Scott Bessent says Donald Trump is calling world leaders, asking them to cut economic ties with Iran
Scott Bessent says Donald Trump is calling world leaders, asking them to cut economic ties with Iran
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Iran tried to assassinate members of my family
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Iran tried to assassinate members of my family
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UK provides Ukraine with secret blueprints to build its own long-range cruise missiles
The announcement was made during Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first visit to Kyiv, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Correspondent Joe Inwood, however, suggests this offer may not
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Yemen's Houthis say they attacked a vessel off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu; no Saudi confirmation
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked a vessel off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu; no Saudi confirmation
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada should be ready to cut electricity and critical minerals to the U.S. if trade dispute escalates.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada should be ready to cut electricity and critical minerals to the U.S. if trade dispute escalates.
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Israel is accused of using kites as a pretext to escalate attacks on Gaza.
Al Jazeera reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday threatened Palestinian groups with an escalation of attacks if they continued to launch "kites, drones and balloons" from t
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Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain strong despite ongoing war, with UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia reportedly shipping barrels to global markets.
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain strong despite ongoing war, with UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia reportedly shipping barrels to global markets.
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Ukraine Offensive Leads to Fuel Shortages in Russia, Causing Gasoline Prices to Soar in Central Asian Countries and Prompting Them to Seek Alternative Supplies
Ukrainian drone attacks have damaged Russian oil refineries (e.g., the Omsk refinery in Siberia was shut down in early July), leading to domestic fuel shortages and "fuel tourism" in Russia. Central A
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Iran threatens 46 ships in Strait of Hormuz transit crackdown
Iran said the vessels violated protocols for travelling across the waterway and could face fines or confiscation.
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Gold and silver collectively added nearly $5 trillion to their market capitalization this month, after the U.S. Treasury unexpectedly doubled its long-term bond buyback program to $4 billion per session.
Gold is up 15% this month, and silver is up 19%. Bull Theory analysis shows that the combined market capitalization of these two precious metals has increased by nearly $5 trillion this month. The mai
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Analysis points out: Donald Trump will find it difficult to break China's economic dominance in Latin America
Analysis indicates that while Donald Trump is expanding U.S. political influence in Latin America, China's economic dominance in the region is harder to dislodge. China has built deep ties over many y
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Global stocks dip, oil eases over 1% as US Treasury Secretary Bessent to outline Iran sanctions today; Nvidia earnings and Fed Chair Warsh's speech also in focus
Global stocks slipped on Monday and oil prices eased more than 1% as investors awaited details of threatened U.S. sanctions on Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to hold a press
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Metals Exploration Aims for December 2026 Production at Nicaragua's La India Gold Project
Metals Exploration announced that its wholly-owned La India Gold Project in Nicaragua is progressing well, with first production expected in December 2026. As of August 15, structural, mechanical, pip
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Six months since the war between the United States and Israel against Iran began, gasoline prices have risen in at least 145 countries worldwide, with Myanmar seeing the largest increase at 56%, and the United States experiencing a 39% rise.
Al Jazeera, citing GlobalPetrolPrices data, reported that gasoline prices have risen in at least 145 countries worldwide since the United States and Israel went to war with Iran six months ago. Among
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UN General Assembly enters fourth day, with leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, and Pakistan scheduled to speak
UN General Assembly enters fourth day, with leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, and Pakistan scheduled to speak
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Russia targets Ukraine’s data centres, causing two days of internet disruptions in Kyiv
Kyiv residents have experienced two days of internet disruptions, raising fears over access to banking and other online services.
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Taiwan accuses Xi of 'distorting facts' to Trump regarding cross-strait situation
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday accused Chinese President Xi Jinping of distorting facts during his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that the future of the island demo
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France dispatches troops to Saudi Arabia's Yanbu oil terminal; Saudi Arabia holds military talks with Pakistan and Turkey to counter Houthi attacks.
France confirmed on Friday that it had dispatched troops, radar, and defense systems to Saudi Arabia's main oil terminal in Yanbu to protect the facility from Houthi attacks. This follows the Houthis'
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ArcelorMittal states it cannot safely restart its steel operations in Ukraine after a series of missile attacks in the country.
ArcelorMittal has informed the Ukrainian government that its steel operations in the country cannot be safely restarted after a series of missile attacks.
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Israel's Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match
Israeli footballer Sayed Abu Farchi received a red card for mimicking a gun with the corner flag after scoring an equalizer against Austria in their UEFA Nations League match on Thursday. The incident
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China and the US have agreed to extend their trade truce until January next year, falling short of China's expectation for a one-year extension.
The extension is only for a few months, whereas Beijing had hoped for at least a year, meaning key disputes such as tariffs, rare earth supplies, and access to advanced chips will move into the next r
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Brent crude oil rose over 3% on Thursday, breaking above $106 per barrel, after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi facilities.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed on Thursday to have launched missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting "sensitive sites" of Saudi Aramco in Riyadh and facilities in the Red Sea city of Y
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan plan to hold emergency talks to deepen defense coordination in response to the escalating conflict in Yemen.
Senior military officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan plan to hold emergency talks to discuss ways to support Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in response to the escal
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh attended a state dinner hosted by the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Nick Timiraos retweeted a post from Wall Street Journal reporter JChengWSJ, stating that Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh attended a state dinner at the White House for Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thur
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Trump Praises US-China Friendship at State Dinner, Says Two Nations Never Got Along Better; Xi Jinping Emphasizes Mutual Goals Can Be Mutually Reinforcing
At a state dinner hosted for Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the ties between the peoples of the two countries are enduring, that they have never gotten along bet
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Hong Kong Narrows Gap with Dubai in Super-Prime Property Sales; Dubai's Q2 Sales Value Fell 27% to $2.17 Billion Amid Iran Conflict - Knight Frank
Hong Kong significantly narrowed Dubai’s lead as the world’s top market for “super-prime” residential property (homes sold for US$10 million or more) in recent months, according to Knight Frank. Dubai
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Iran's Foreign Minister offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal, saying plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week
Iran's Foreign Minister offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal, saying plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week
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Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran hopes the United States will return to the Memorandum of Understanding before the midterm elections in early November.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran hopes the United States will return to the Memorandum of Understanding before the midterm elections in early November.
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Xi Jinping hoped the United States would adhere to the "correct position" of opposing "Taiwan independence" during his summit with Donald Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that China hopes the U.S. will adhere to its "correct position" of opposing "Taiwan independence" and handle the Tai
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Research shows: The energy shock triggered by the Iran war is prompting Southeast Asian governments to prioritize renewable energy development.
Southeast Asian governments are increasingly prioritizing long-term renewable energy and electrification policies over fossil fuel plans due to energy shocks from the war in Ukraine, according to a Ni
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Netanyahu defended Israel's military actions in the Middle East at the UN General Assembly, as dozens of representatives walked out in protest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at the UN General Assembly, strongly defended Israel's military actions in Iran, Gaza, and other parts of the Middle East, and denied accusations of
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Escalating Middle East conflict and rising US Treasury yields weigh on US stocks.
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday, weighing on U.S. equities, as an unclear outlook for Middle East peace prompted investors to weigh conflicting reports of attacks and negotiations.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia to protect oil facilities at Yanbu Port in the Red Sea.
Macron stated on Thursday that France would dispatch military personnel, radar, and defense systems to protect oil facilities at Yanbu port, rather than intervene in regional conflicts. He emphasized
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Taliban says Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 4 civilians; Pakistan says it struck military targets.
The Afghan Taliban government stated that Pakistani airstrikes resulted in the deaths of four civilians, marking the latest escalation in conflict between the two sides. Pakistan, in turn, claimed its
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
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US Official Tells Reuters: About 40 of Wednesday's Vessels That Transited the Strait of Hormuz Coordinated With the US Military for Protection
US Official Tells Reuters: About 40 of Wednesday's Vessels That Transited the Strait of Hormuz Coordinated With the US Military for Protection
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The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Thursday on a measure to end the war with Iran, as the conflict has led to soaring fuel costs.
The U.S. Senate will vote on Thursday on a bill to end the war with Iran, following soaring fuel prices faced by American consumers due to the conflict. If passed, the bill would direct President Dona
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French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia is committing an increasing number of hostile and criminal acts against European nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia is committing an increasing number of hostile and criminal acts against European nations.
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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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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia to protect oil facilities at Yanbu Port in the Red Sea.
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