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US Secret Service probes Iranian threat to Barron Trump
The US Secret Service is investigating an Iranian state media video that appears to threaten Barron Trump, President Trump’s youngest son. Iranian media have circulated multiple threats against Trump
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Senior Iranian source to Reuters: Iran and Oman are still working on the details of an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz
Senior Iranian source to Reuters: Iran and Oman are still working on the details of an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz
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China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises citizens to leave Eswatini, Taiwan's diplomatic ally, citing "security risks."
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Eswatini has "rampant online fraud and gambling-related criminal activities," advising Chinese citizens to move to "relatively safe" countries like Sout
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Kalshi traders see rising odds for Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal, with a 68% chance before Jan. 1, 2028, following Iran's claim of a revenue-sharing deal with Oman.
Kalshi traders see rising odds for Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal, with a 68% chance before Jan. 1, 2028, following Iran's claim of a revenue-sharing deal with Oman. Specifically, the od
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Iran's IRGC Says Iran, Oman Agreed on Share of Hormuz Revenues
Iran's IRGC Says Iran, Oman Agreed on Share of Hormuz Revenues
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Global Fuel Markets Have Little Margin for Error
The world's fuel markets are the tightest they've been in years, largely due to heavy reliance on US refineries that are being pushed to their limits. This situation is exacerbated by ongoing disrupti
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Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing, signaling an attempt to mend relations with China after recent Taiwan-related tensions
Experts suggest the visit by a delegation of Japanese politicians this week aims to defrost one of the worst rifts with China in decades. The diplomatic spat began last November after Japan's Prime Mi
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US Air Force refuelling planes leave Bulgaria's Bezmer airbase, easing villagers' fears of becoming Iranian target
The departure of the Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers, which were intended to aid Washington's war on Iran, was announced by Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov on Saturday. Villagers in Bezmer had
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Iran links Hormuz reopening to war's end, discussing temporary shipping route with Oman; Trump claims all mines cleared
Iran links Hormuz reopening to war's end, discussing temporary shipping route with Oman; Trump claims all mines cleared
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Oil prices extended losses on Wednesday, with WTI crude falling over 2% to $80.49 per barrel, as Iran and Oman discussed a temporary shipping agreement for the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices extended losses on Wednesday, with WTI crude falling over 2% to $80.49 per barrel, as Iran and Oman discussed a temporary shipping agreement for the Strait of Hormuz.
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Brent and US crude futures extend losses, falling over 3% as Iran-Oman talks boost optimism over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent and US crude futures extend losses, falling over 3% as Iran-Oman talks boost optimism over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Al Jazeera analysis: Trump's Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order, with US State Department omitting 'denuclearization' from latest readout
Al Jazeera analysis points out that President Trump's decision to cut the annual US-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise from 11 days to five, linking it to Seoul's refusal to join the U
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Brent crude fell back to around $85 a barrel, down nearly 10% for the week.
Brent crude prices are falling again, currently trading at around $85 a barrel, bringing their cumulative decline this week to nearly 10%, mainly boosted by hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the M
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UN condemns Israel's threat to expel Gaza residents over children's kite-flying
The UN rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani stated on Tuesday that Israel's threat to expel Palestinians from areas of the besieged Gaza Strip due to children flying kites is "outrageous." Isr
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Brent crude fell for a third consecutive day, down 1.7% to about $87 a barrel, with a cumulative weekly decline of about 8%, as Iran and Oman discussed a shipping framework for the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude prices fell for a third consecutive trading day on Wednesday, dropping 1.7% to approximately $87 per barrel, extending its cumulative weekly decline to about 8%. The primary reason for the
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Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement on secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude falling below $90 overnight.
Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement to ensure the safe passage and future management of the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries stated in a joint statement on Tuesday that they have discu
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Taiwan's Lai administration and KMT-led opposition push rival plans for drone industry funding amid budget battles
The political parties are stepping up their battle over how Taiwan should fund and develop its drone industry, against the backdrop of China's military buildup and the rapid evolution of modern warfar
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Mitsubishi Corp. Aims for Record 1.2 Trillion Yen ($7.5 Billion) Net Profit by FY2028, CEO Highlights Geopolitical Risks as Strength
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. is targeting a record net profit of 1.2 trillion yen ($7.5 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2028. CEO Katsuya Nakanishi stated that geopolitical risks
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Norway, Finland and South Korea defence companies establish German offices to tap into Berlin's increased defence spending
Norway, Finland and South Korea defence companies establish German offices to tap into Berlin's increased defence spending
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Japan's Finance Minister calls for increased investment from Australia, citing Australia's indispensable role as an energy and mineral source
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama emphasized the importance of Australia-Japan ties amid rising geopolitical tensions, stating that Japan seeks to attract financial services firms and various
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Israeli soldiers prevent MK Ofer Cassif from entering besieged Palestinian family home in West Bank
The house is located in the village of Qusra in the West Bank, which has been under siege by local settlers for 17 days. MK Cassif finally arrived and expressed his support.
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HSBC warns: Geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather double shock, global grain supply and demand gap to be largest since 2006/07, grain prices have surged 30%
HSBC's latest report indicates that, influenced by the Middle East conflict, the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the strengthening El Niño phenomenon, a global grain supply-demand deficit is
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Malaysian PM Anwar's remarks on Taiwan and Sabah raise questions about the country's non-aligned stance
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent comments, including stating that he views Taiwan as "part of China, period" in an interview earlier this month, and his call to bolster Malaysia's defen
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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 7 Palestinians, destroy aid warehouse
Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday killed at least seven Palestinians and destroyed an aid warehouse storing nutritional supplements for children and pregnant women, according to local medic
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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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Google will launch its first AI chip satellite next week via SpaceX, equipped with its self-developed Trillium TPU chip, but it will require a 15-minute shutdown for cooling after each 15-minute operation.
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LTC (Litecoin) surged 12.56% in 4 hours, now trading at $74.630.
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Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action against former Sandy Spring Bank employee Renee Nicole Brown for embezzlement
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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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