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The Donald Trump administration is negotiating with Venezuela to secure unprecedented leases for several of the country's oil fields for up to 100 years.
Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that the negotiations aim to secure long-term mining rights in Venezuela to expand U.S. oil supply channels. This move is in response to the war in Iran and the blo
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Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 5 Palestinians, including 3 members of one family.
Al Jazeera reported that an Israeli drone strike killed three members of the Abdeen family in northern Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early Friday. Another strike killed a Palestinian man in the Sabra ne
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Gulf Tanker Rates Near $650,000/Day as Iran War Disrupts Crude Shipments
Daily earnings for vessels shipping crude oil from Saudi Arabia to China reached a record $647,000 on Thursday, more than ten times the level of a year ago, according to data from the Baltic Exchange.
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Ukraine Says It Attacked Major Russian Oil Refinery in Yaroslavl
Ukraine stated it struck the oil refinery in Yaroslavl, one of Russia’s largest fuel-producing plants. This is the latest in a series of attacks that have sparked a new wave of gasoline shortages acro
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Asian spot LNG climbs above $23; Qatar extends force majeure on deliveries by another month amid Strait of Hormuz concerns
Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices advanced above $23, driven by ongoing concerns regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar has extended its force majeure on LNG deliveries to European and Asian buye
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The conflict between the US and Iran has persisted for six months, with analysts believing the war has devolved into a war of attrition, slowing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict has lasted six months since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28. Analysts generally believe that the war has evolved into a war of attrition, with the Iranian regime
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Iceland to hold referendum on EU membership talks on Saturday; Donald Trump's interest in Greenland adds geopolitical considerations to the vote.
Iceland will hold a national referendum on Saturday on "whether to resume accession talks with the European Union." The vote comes as US President Donald Trump renews his push to acquire Iceland's nei
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Chinese companies are rushing into the 3D-printed drone interceptor export sector, driven by demand from global conflicts.
Chinese companies are rushing into the 3D-printed drone interceptor export sector, driven by demand from global conflicts.
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RMB Exchange Rate Remains Calm Amidst US Sanction Threats Over Iran Issue
The RMB exchange rate was almost unaffected this week, despite continuous sanction threats from the United States due to China's relationship with Iran, which has strengthened some strategists' bullis
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Donald Trump threatens sanctions on Chinese banks after US-China officials meet in Beijing to discuss Xi's visit to the US
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he might sanction Chinese banks involved in Iranian oil transactions. This follows a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials in Beijing on Wednesda
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst called Russia's attacks on Kyiv "pure terrorism, pure war crimes."
John Herbst, former US Ambassador to Ukraine and current member of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, stated that Ukrainian attacks are weakening Russia's combat capabilities, but Russia "has no n
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A car explosion in St. Petersburg, Russia, killed a serviceman.
The Russian Investigative Committee stated that a Russian serviceman was killed and his wife injured in a car explosion in the Pushkinsky district of St. Petersburg. Local media outlet Fontanka report
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US rebukes Europeans over ‘sea of red’ military gaps, urges countries like UK to do more
The Pentagon policy chief stated that the US hopes to see more contributions from European nations, specifically mentioning the United Kingdom, to address military shortfalls.
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Trump: Putin will not attack NATO territory
Trump: Putin will not attack NATO territory
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China's policy toward Japan remains unchanged, CCP official Lu Kang says, unless Japan revises its position on Taiwan.
China's policy toward Japan remains unchanged, CCP official Lu Kang says, unless Japan revises its position on Taiwan.
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Iran's Top Security Official Rezaei Warns During Meeting With Qatari FM That Iran Would Strike U.S. Military And Economic Interests If U.S. Starts 'Mischief' Against Iran
Iran's Top Security Official Rezaei Warns During Meeting With Qatari FM That Iran Would Strike U.S. Military And Economic Interests If U.S. Starts 'Mischief' Against Iran
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Sweden will donate 10 Coast Guard vessels to Ukraine for water rescue and demining operations.
Sweden will donate 10 Coast Guard vessels to Ukraine for water rescue and demining operations.
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Chicago wheat futures surged to $7.55 per bushel, reaching a new high since July 2023, due to disruptions in Black Sea grain exports.
Chicago wheat futures closed at $7.55 per bushel on Thursday, up 0.9%, marking their highest closing price since July 2023 and poised for their largest monthly gain since Russia's full-scale invasion
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Weak Asian oil imports challenge US claims of surge in Hormuz transits
Data compiled by commodity analysts Kpler indicates Asia is expected to import 23.12 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil this month, slightly down from 23.36 million bpd in July. This contradic
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The U.S. is investigating Singapore's Apex Logistics for allegedly smuggling NVIDIA AI chips to China, in violation of export controls.
U.S. authorities are investigating Apex Logistics, a Singaporean subsidiary of Swiss shipping giant Kuehne+Nagel, on suspicion of aiding the smuggling of NVIDIA AI chips to China, in violation of U.S.
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Oil prices rise as traders weigh prospects of easing Middle East supply disruptions; Brent crude up 0.81% to $88.55, WTI up 0.34% to $82.51
Oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent crude futures up 0.81% to $88.55 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude futures gaining 0.34% to $82.51. Traders are weighing signs of diplomatic progress i
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Strait of Hormuz traffic drops 95% to five vessels daily, disrupting global shipping and energy flows
Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused one of the worst maritime shipping disruptions in decades. Traffic through the critical chokepoint has fallen
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European spot LNG prices surged to $22.83 per million British thermal units, a new three-year high, amid escalating concerns over supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Argus Media data, spot LNG prices in Northwest Europe rose to $22.83 per million British thermal units earlier this week, more than double the price a year ago and the highest since Janua
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Vietnam and Myanmar Agree to Boost Annual Trade to $1 Billion, Marking First Vietnamese Foreign Minister Visit Since 2021 Coup
Vietnam and Myanmar agreed to boost annual bilateral trade by nearly 70% to $1 billion, marking the first visit by a Vietnamese foreign minister since Myanmar's 2021 military takeover. The agreement w
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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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French President Macron states CIA has not warned France about Russian threats
French President Macron states CIA has not warned France about Russian threats
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Iranian-American group sues Trump over war, alleging unconstitutional military action harmed families
The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) filed a lawsuit in a Washington, DC, court on Thursday against United States President Donald Trump. The group alleges that the ongoing military action aga
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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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