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East Jerusalem Schools Strike Over Israeli Curriculum Enforcement and Teacher Bans
The academic year in East Jerusalem began on Tuesday with an open-ended strike by teachers at private and Christian schools. Israel has mandated that all new first and seventh-grade classes in Palesti
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to meet with Donald Trump before the US-China summit, as Tokyo is concerned about Beijing's tariff agreement and the North Korean issue.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to meet with US President Donald Trump at international events in the coming months to communicate ahead of the upcoming US-China summit. Tokyo is concerne
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Diesel Jumps to Four-Month High as Refinery Attacks Worsen Supply Squeeze
Diesel rose to the highest in more than four months after fresh attacks on refineries further tightened a market already dealing with a drop in supply due to wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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Drone stocks broadly fell due to risk-off sentiment, with Ondas (ONDS) down 6% and Red Cat (RCAT) down 3%.
The article points out that the drone sector is broadly under pressure without company-specific news, with Ondas down 6% and Red Cat down 3%. This downturn reflects a spreading market risk aversion ra
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Iran's Parliament Speaker Qalibaf says if U.S. siege is intensified, Iran will definitely respond militarily, according to Iranian media
Iran's Parliament Speaker Qalibaf says if U.S. siege is intensified, Iran will definitely respond militarily, according to Iranian media
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent states 85%-90% of Iranian factories have the ability to rebuild
US Treasury Secretary Bessent states 85%-90% of Iranian factories have the ability to rebuild
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We do not want to pull apart from China, but we have to de-risk.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We do not want to pull apart from China, but we have to de-risk.
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Semiconductor Stocks Slide as Global Bond Selloff Lifts Yields; Intel Drops 3%, NVIDIA and AMD Slip 2%
Semiconductor stocks are falling at Tuesday's open, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) down 2% and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) down 1%. Intel leads the decline, dropping 3% to $86.68, while NVI
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Riverwater Partners stated in their Q2 2026 investor letter that StoneX (SNEX) shares rose approximately 47% in the second quarter, doubling from their lows and approaching historical high valuations. Consequently, they have reduced some of their positions.
Riverwater Partners noted in its Q2 2026 Small Cap Strategy investor letter that StoneX Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SNEX) was the portfolio's largest contributor for the quarter, with its stock price rising a
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Donald Trump convened a meeting of U.S. refiners at the White House on Tuesday to discuss rising fuel prices due to the war in Iran.
President Trump will convene a meeting of U.S. refiners at the White House on Tuesday to address rising fuel prices stemming from the war in Iran. The high cost of living is eroding his support ahead
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Iran Urges US to Honor Commitments Under MoU After Strait of Hormuz Tensions Soar
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday called on the United States to respect the terms of an interim memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached in June, stating that Iran is ready to return to
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Oman TV: Sultan of Oman and Saudi Crown Prince exchange solutions for achieving regional peace
Oman TV: Sultan of Oman and Saudi Crown Prince exchange solutions for achieving regional peace
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Iran says situation doesn't allow for return to MOU with US
Iran says situation doesn't allow for return to MOU with US
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Iran's President Pezeshkian tells Russia's Putin that they can resist U.S. unilateralism
Iran's President Pezeshkian tells Russia's Putin that they can resist U.S. unilateralism
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Putin says Russia and Iran maintain their economic and trade relationship despite the current military and political environment.
Putin says Russia and Iran maintain their economic and trade relationship despite the current military and political environment.
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Russia's Putin meets with Iran's Pezeshkian, TASS reports
Russia's Putin meets with Iran's Pezeshkian, TASS reports
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Qatar is working with Oman, Pakistan and other partners to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump has not ruled out further U.S. strikes on Iran.
Qatar is working with Oman, Pakistan and other partners to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump has not ruled out further U.S. strikes on Iran, keeping te
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Russia launched a new round of deadly attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and surrounding areas, killing at least 12 people and injuring 20.
Ukrainian officials stated that the attack occurred overnight, with six of the victims being railway workers from Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), and a garage was hit. Among the injured were two
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Pakistan's August Inflation Rose 11.15% Year-on-Year, Exceeding 10.9% Forecast, Keeping Central Bank Wary
Pakistan's consumer price index increased by 11.15% in August compared to a year earlier, surpassing the median estimate of 10.9% in a Bloomberg survey. This rise keeps policymakers on guard, as the M
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ONGC Chairman: Price, Not Politics, Drives Over 60% of India's Oil Imports
Arun Kumar Singh, chairman and CEO of India's state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), stated that India's imports of spot crude cargoes are primarily determined by prevailing cargo and oil
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Jim Cramer says interest rate cuts look unlikely given current backdrop
Jim Cramer says he doesn't see how interest rates can fall given the current backdrop. He points to Warsh's tough inflation stance, the ongoing war, U.S. allies' dependence on American support, and ra
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Xi Jinping proposes AI cooperation at SCO summit, positions organization as "pillar of stability"
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to play a greater role in global affairs and proposed artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation, whil
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan “firmly believes” the US-Iran peace framework it helped broker offers the best prospect for peace in the region.
Sharif made the remarks to leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
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US mortgage fixed rates rise on Sept 1, with 30-year at 6.59%, following weekend airstrikes near Hormuz
According to the Zillow lender marketplace, the average 30-year fixed rate increased by four basis points to 6.59%. The 15-year fixed loan rose nine basis points to 6%. These movements follow U.S. air
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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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Europe's winter power market is flashing its strongest warning since the energy crisis, with German wholesale electricity prices for January soaring over 60% year-on-year.
Bloomberg Markets reports that as Europe enters winter, the electricity market is flashing its strongest warning since the energy crisis. German wholesale electricity prices for January have traded ab
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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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