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CIA Director Ratcliffe reportedly warned Iran during his visit to Moscow that it would face additional sanctions if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened for navigation.
According to CBS News, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, during his secret visit to Moscow, also mentioned Iran, warning of additional sanctions if the strategically important Strait of Hormuz is not reope
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Indonesian Rupiah Weakens 0.3% to 17,758 Against US Dollar, 10-Year Bond Yield Rises 5 Basis Points to 7.10% as Investors Eye Jakarta Protest
Indonesian Rupiah Weakens 0.3% to 17,758 Against US Dollar, 10-Year Bond Yield Rises 5 Basis Points to 7.10% as Investors Eye Jakarta Protest
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Chicago wheat hits three-year high on concerns Russia-Ukraine war escalation could disrupt supplies
Chicago wheat hits three-year high on concerns Russia-Ukraine war escalation could disrupt supplies
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Three pro-Israel Democrats have been elected to key positions on the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Florida Representative Jared Moskowitz was appointed as the Democratic leader of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, while Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Wesley Bell were appointed to the Ove
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Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Qatari Prime Minister will visit Tehran to discuss de-escalation of the regional situation with Iranian officials.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry said the Qatari prime minister would meet with Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate regional tensions, after former US President Donald Trump said he was "not in a
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Donald Trump Says "No Time Limit" for Iran Negotiations, Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Shipping Giant Warns Market Underestimates Risk of Long-Term Stalemate
U.S. President Donald Trump said on August 26 that there was "no timeline" for when Iran would return to negotiations, emphasizing that the U.S. was bringing Iran's economy to the brink of collapse th
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UN officials warn: Israeli PM Netanyahu's rejection of Donald Trump peace plan, Gaza ceasefire failure could become "irreversible situation"
Donald Trump's Senior Representative for Gaza Affairs to the US Presidential Peace Committee, Nickolay Mladenov, warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the failure of the Gaza ceasefire proc
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UNRWA chief condemns Israeli seizure of East Jerusalem facility, calls it part of campaign to weaken agency and eliminate Palestinian rights
Acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders told Al Jazeera on Wednesday that Israeli forces raided and seized the Qalandiya Training Centre in the Kafr Aqab neighbourhood on Tuesday, expelling UNR
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US Justice Department Prepares to Revive Civil War-Era Court to Seize Iranian Oil Tankers
The US Justice Department is preparing to activate a long-dormant maritime war court to streamline the military capture of Iranian oil tankers as US prizes, according to three people familiar with the
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Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
Former President Donald Trump stated that the new economic sanctions on Iran are as effective as the US military's bombing campaign. He added that he has no timetable for ending the war and is prepare
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Iran Stresses Self-Sufficiency to Counter U.S. Economic War, But Acknowledges Severe Challenges in the Coming Year
Iranian authorities are confident that the country's domestic capabilities are sufficient to keep the economy running, despite new economic sanctions announced by the United States this week. Iranian
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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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Europe Imports Diesel from Mexico for First Time in Seven Years Amid Tight Supply
Europe's diesel supply situation has become so tight that the region is drawing on imports from Mexico, as the Iran war and a halt in Russian cargoes have upended historical trade flows.
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Russia Considers Escalating Missile Attacks on Kyiv and Ukrainian Infrastructure as Peace Talks Collapse, Sources Close to Moscow Say
Russia is considering intensifying missile attacks on Kyiv and Ukrainian infrastructure, as the Kremlin concludes peace negotiations have reached a dead end, according to people close to Moscow. Both
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Bessent's "Economic D-Day" against Iran seen as a warning shot, with few details on achieving desired results
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's "economic D-Day" initiative against Iran has been characterized as a warning shot rather than a decisive action, with observers noting a lack of specifics on how
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Oman and Iran Agree to Establish Temporary Joint Maritime Corridor in Strait of Hormuz, Sending Oil Prices Lower
Brent crude fell 3.9% to $88.58 a barrel and U.S. light sweet crude dropped 3.1% to $82.36 a barrel on August 25 after Oman and Iran announced an agreement to establish a "temporary joint maritime cor
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Global top container shipping company MSC suspends services to Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after one of its vessels was attacked by a drone.
Global top container shipping company MSC suspends services to Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after one of its vessels was attacked by a drone.
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Iranian Nuclear Chief Eslami tells state media Iran is still in a wartime situation, its nuclear sites have not been secured for inspections.
Iranian Nuclear Chief Eslami tells state media Iran is still in a wartime situation, its nuclear sites have not been secured for inspections.
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US President Donald Trump said he is not in a hurry to get Iran back to the negotiating table.
US President Donald Trump said he is not in a hurry to get Iran back to the negotiating table. Donald Trump told Al Jazeera that he has "no timeline" for this, stating that the US "won big" while Iran
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Kremlin says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials in Moscow, calling talks 'positive' but not involving Putin
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the visit on Wednesday, a day after Ratcliffe arrived in the Russian capital. Peskov noted that President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the meeting but did
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Trump: It's time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore
Trump: It's time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore
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White House Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Visit CENTCOM for Briefings, Having Led US Negotiations with Iran
White House Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Visit CENTCOM for Briefings, Having Led US Negotiations with Iran
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Saudi Arabia shifts oil exports to Persian Gulf ports, bypassing Red Sea due to Houthi threats
Saudi Arabia is sharply increasing oil loadings from its Persian Gulf ports, with around 7 million barrels of shipping capacity loading at Ras Tanura on Tuesday. This move comes as Houthi threats disr
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Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is operating normally, with 10 million barrels of oil flowing out yesterday.
Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is operating normally, with 10 million barrels of oil flowing out yesterday.
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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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