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Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude were hit by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, sending Brent crude up another 1.3% on Tuesday.
Brent crude futures rose another 1.3% on Tuesday after two supertankers carrying Saudi crude were hit by an unknown projectile on Monday night while exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Financial Times: Leaked Documents Show Russia Secretly Helping Iran Develop Supersonic Cruise Missile
The Financial Times reported that leaked documents reveal Russia's secret plans to help Iran develop a supersonic cruise missile, in what is considered one of Moscow's most significant known transfers
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European natural gas futures prices have risen to their highest level since 2023 due due to the situation in Iran.
European natural gas benchmark futures prices rose to their highest level since January 2023, following new U.S. attacks on Iran.
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IRANIAN MISSILES, DRONES FIRED TOWARD ENEMY POSITIONS - FARS
IRANIAN MISSILES, DRONES FIRED TOWARD ENEMY POSITIONS - FARS
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Iran's military has threatened Bahrain and Kuwait, stating it will "no longer show restraint" and has "gifts to send."
Iran's military stated it would no longer exercise restraint towards Bahrain and Kuwait, adding that "gifts are on the way." This follows U.S. military strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IR
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Iran's Fars cites IRGC spokesperson as saying U.S. 'will regret its new attacks'
Iran's Fars cites IRGC spokesperson as saying U.S. 'will regret its new attacks'
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Senior Iranian Military Source Cited by Tasnim Says Iran Will Respond to U.S. Attacks With a Response 'Several Times Larger', Threatens to Target U.S. Bases and Interests in Region
Senior Iranian Military Source Cited by Tasnim Says Iran Will Respond to U.S. Attacks With a Response 'Several Times Larger', Threatens to Target U.S. Bases and Interests in Region
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**Market Volatility After US Airstrikes in Iran: Dow Plunges 412 Points, US Oil Jumps 4% to Over $89, Global Bond Yields Soar**
U.S. airstrikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran sparked market concerns. U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 412 points (0.8%), the
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Russia's Putin, China's Xi, U.S. Trump May Hold Trilateral Talks at APEC Summit, VESTI Reports
Russia's Putin, China's Xi, U.S. Trump May Hold Trilateral Talks at APEC Summit, VESTI Reports
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US military says it launched new strikes against Iran's Revolutionary Guards targets following 'attempted attacks' on ships in Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the strikes targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites. Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported explosions in the country's south, includi
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U.S. launches new strikes against Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz, Centcom says
The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced that the U.S. military launched new strikes against Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. This action follows recent attacks on two oil t
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Iran's IRNA, citing a provincial security official, reports four projectiles struck areas in southeastern Chabahar and Konarak; damage assessments are underway.
Iran's IRNA, citing a provincial security official, reports four projectiles struck areas in southeastern Chabahar and Konarak; damage assessments are underway.
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UK Foreign Secretary Condemns Israeli Settlement Construction in Occupied West Bank
UK Foreign Secretary Condemns Israeli Settlement Construction in Occupied West Bank
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U.S. Central Command: American Forces Began Striking IRGC Targets Inside Iran at 12 p.m. ET
U.S. Central Command stated that the strikes followed recent IRGC attempts to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members deployed in the region.
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Mideast oil-producing nations scramble for pipeline alternatives to Hormuz
Qatar and Kuwait face a tough road finding bypass routes for exports, while Iraq is working to refurbish a pipeline connection to Syria with U.S. help. Japan is also preparing to support efforts by Sa
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Russia has launched airstrikes on Kyiv for six consecutive days, prompting local residents to consider evacuation.
Russia has launched almost non-stop airstrikes on Kyiv and the surrounding areas for six consecutive days.
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Mansouri rocked by Israeli strikes as residents flee again
A large explosion shook Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Tuesday amid renewed Israeli airstrikes, artillery fire and demolitions in the coastal town. This escalation has heightened fears among displace
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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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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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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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IBM announced its digital asset platform, Haven, has connected to the Swift blockchain ledger, supporting tokenized deposit transactions.
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Allspring and BlueBay challenge rate-hike bets, sticking with short-dated bonds in Europe and the UK as they believe expectations for interest rate increases have gone too far.
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Goldman Sachs raises its 2030 data center behind-the-meter power generation capacity forecast to 67GW, with fuel cells ranking highest.
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Binance's Uniswap (UNI) Holdings Exceed 71 Million Amid 72% Price Pump, Raising Potential Selling Pressure
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Lookonchain: A newly created wallet withdrew $7.24M UNI, $1.85M BNB, and $841K LTC from Binance, totaling approximately $9.93 million.
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Singapore Court Appoints KPMG to Manage Trader Radiant World Amid Fraud Allegations
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Lookonchain updates: Bitget hack involved $157.48M XRP, $85.75M ETH, $34.75M USDT, and $21.05M USDC among other stolen assets
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Cybersecurity startup Island was valued at $6.4 billion in a new funding round, as AI attacks drive a wave of spending.
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