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DR Congo reiterates pledge to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reiterated its decision to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, following a visit by President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi. The plan, which da
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Oil prices are set for their largest weekly gain since July, as escalating hostilities between the US and Iran fuel concerns about energy disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude oil surpassed $97 per barrel on Thursday. The escalation of hostilities between the United States and Iran has intensified market concerns about potential long-term disruptions to energy s
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Nikkei Asia commentary by former Ukraine ambassador to Japan: AI, drone swarms and cyberattacks are rewriting warfare, democracies must prepare.
Nikkei Asia commentary by former Ukraine ambassador to Japan: AI, drone swarms and cyberattacks are rewriting warfare, democracies must prepare.
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Former US National Intelligence Official Gibson: Trump Ending Iran War Would Signal Abandonment of Nuclear Aims
Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Karen Gibson stated that if President Trump declares the war with Iran over, it would signal he has abandoned the war's aims, including putting curbs on
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Israel releases Lebanese civilian Malek Ghazi, pledges to free five more prisoners
Israel has released a Lebanese civilian, identified as Malek Ghazi, and pledged to free five more prisoners, marking the first such handover since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war erupted six months ag
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Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' CFO stated that the "de facto closure" of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up freight rates, leading to increased company profits.
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' CFO stated that the "de facto closure" of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up freight rates, leading to increased company profits.
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Cone Denim Plans to Exit China Denim Manufacturing by Year-End 2026, Citing Challenging Economic and Geopolitical Conditions
Cone Denim announced plans on Thursday to end its manufacturing operations in China by year-end 2026, aiming to strengthen its focus on its established platform in Mexico. The company cited challengin
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Trump calls media 'treasonous scum' over reports of low Iran war munitions, asserting military production is at 'levels never seen before'
Trump made the comments in a post on his Truth Social account, pushing back on reports detailing dangerously low munitions stockpiles as the US-Israel war with Iran stretches into its seventh month. H
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Elina Ribakova, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics: The Russia-Ukraine conflict should no longer be called a "hybrid war" but an "open war."
Elina Ribakova, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics: The Russia-Ukraine conflict should no longer be called a "hybrid war" but an "open war."
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Major U.S. automakers are urging Congress to permanently ban the sale, import, and manufacture of Chinese connected vehicles in the United States.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing most car sales companies in the United States, stated in a letter to congressional leaders on Thursday that Chinese automakers are globally dumping
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Donald Trump posted that the U.S. has ample ammunition for military operations in Iran and criticized the Biden administration for providing tens of billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine and NATO.
Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the U.S. military operation in Iran possesses an "almost unlimited" supply of mid-to-high-level ammunition, far exceeding what is needed for this or any other
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Ship-tracking data challenges US claims on Hormuz Strait traffic, showing far fewer vessels than Trump's 30-40 daily figure
While US President Donald Trump claimed the US was helping some 30-40 ships cross the Hormuz Strait daily, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated at least 10 million barrels of oil were passing t
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Trump states on Truth Social that the U.S. is reserving munitions for itself rather than selling them to others, but sales to allies will soon resume.
Trump states on Truth Social that the U.S. is reserving munitions for itself rather than selling them to others, but sales to allies will soon resume.
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Al Jazeera: Israeli "Hilltop Youth" Promote "Soft Settlement" Strategy to Gradually Seize West Bank Land
Al Jazeera reports that a radical movement of young Israeli women, known as "Hilltop Girls," is establishing makeshift hilltop tent settlements in the occupied West Bank. Through a "soft settlement" s
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Al Jazeera: Ukraine Extends Conflict to Russian Space Program, Attacking Military Space Infrastructure
Al Jazeera reports that Ukraine is escalating the conflict to Russia's space program by attacking its military space infrastructure, marking a shift in tactics. Ukraine has reportedly used long-range
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Donald Trump reposted a tweet stating that Syria is positioning itself as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump retweeted a post on Truth Social stating that Syria is positioning itself as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to become a hub in the Middle East that offers an option to byp
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Norway has seized the Russian vessel "Professor Molchanov" in the Arctic to enforce Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz's $4.22 billion Crimea compensation claim.
Norway has seized the Russian vessel "Professor Molchanov" in the Arctic region to enforce Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz's claim against Russia for Crimea compensation. This follows Russia's failu
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Putin said on Thursday there was still a "chance for peace" with Ukraine, but NATO Secretary-General Rutte warned that Russia was becoming "increasingly reckless."
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that the Russia-Ukraine conflict must ultimately be resolved by the two countries, and he believes there
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Russia would close the German Goethe-Institut cultural centers in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Yekaterinburg.
The move is a response to Germany's earlier announcement to close a Russian cultural center in Berlin and a consulate in Bonn. Germany accused Russia of being responsible for a drone incident at Leipz
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PUTIN: TRUMP IS READY FOR POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE WORK
PUTIN: TRUMP IS READY FOR POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE WORK
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The Philippines is considering moving beyond its long-standing alliance with the United States to seek relationships with non-traditional partners, due to Donald Trump's defense and trade policies, the Philippine foreign minister said.
The Philippines is considering moving beyond its long-standing alliance with the United States to seek relationships with non-traditional partners, due to Donald Trump's defense and trade policies, th
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Switzerland's August inflation rate rose to 0.8%, reversing several months of cooling, as the Middle East situation pushed up energy costs.
Switzerland's August inflation rate rose to 0.8%, reversing several months of cooling, as the Middle East situation pushed up energy costs.
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US Retail Diesel Prices Hit Four-Year High, Topping Iran War Peak and Approaching Record as Global Supply Strains Persist
US Retail Diesel Prices Hit Four-Year High, Topping Iran War Peak and Approaching Record as Global Supply Strains Persist
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Analysts: China's Support for Iran Shows Limitations as US Pressure Mounts
Analysts point out that China's support for Iran is being balanced against its other relationships in the region, including those with the United States and Gulf states. Despite China's opposition to
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Reuters: Xi Jinping Expected to Urge Trump to Halt Taiwan Arms Sales This Week
During their meeting in Washington, Beijing will also seek to stop deliveries of weapons already ordered. A separate $14 billion U.S. arms package for Taiwan remains on hold, which Trump has previousl
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European AI stocks stall, Nasdaq futures flat; oil prices turn down on Strait of Hormuz diplomatic hopes
Global AI-related stocks stalled during the European trading session, with Nasdaq futures flat. Meanwhile, oil prices reversed course and fell amid rising hopes for a diplomatic resolution in the Stra
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U.S. Treasury yields retreated as the market focused on ADP employment data and speeches by Federal Reserve officials. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that all Iranian airlines would be shut down starting Wednesday.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell 2 basis points to 4.943%, the 2-year yield dropped 1 basis point to 4.741%, and the 30-year yield declined 2 basis points to 5.272%. Investors are awaiting th
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Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, killing at least 3 people and cutting power to nearly 100,000 residents in the Chernihiv region.
Ukrainian officials stated that Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on industrial facilities and critical energy infrastructure in multiple regions of Ukraine, killing at least three people a
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Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran claimed to have received intelligence that the US was planning new attacks.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported on Monday that two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This came a day after Iran stated it had received intelligence that the United St
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Pakistan, Iran Discuss Regional Peace; Islamabad Seeks to Revive Stalled US-Iran Talks
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Tehran to discuss regional peace and stability, as Islamabad continues diplomatic efforts to revive stalled tal
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European Central Bank (ECB) Chief Economist Philip R. Lane expects energy shocks to persist longer, with inflation potentially higher and more prolonged, targeting mid-2027.
Philip R. Lane, Chief Economist of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated in an interview with Le Temps that after a second wave of energy price increases, the energy shock is expected to last longer
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UK to provide air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets to counter Houthi attacks, PM Burnham confirms
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated on Monday that the Royal Air Force will provide "defensive" air-to-air refuelling for Saudi planes. This agreement, which is time-limited and under review, c
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Iran's IRGC says US, Israel 'must accept withdrawal' from region
Iran's IRGC says US, Israel 'must accept withdrawal' from region
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Brent crude oil fell below $100/barrel, hitting an 11-day low, and the US 10-year government bond yield dropped below 5%.
Brent crude futures fell below $100 per barrel on Monday, reaching a new low since September 9, and closed at $100.34 per barrel. Meanwhile, the benchmark US 10-year government bond yield fell below t
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Russia's ruling United Russia party won a supermajority in parliamentary elections, solidifying Putin's power.
Al Jazeera reported that President Putin's United Russia party secured a record supermajority in tightly controlled parliamentary elections, with almost all genuine opposition excluded, according to n
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Saudi Aramco loaded 14 million barrels of crude oil from Gulf terminals on Sunday, increasing exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping data shows Saudi Aramco loaded 14 million barrels of crude oil onto seven very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from Gulf terminals on Sunday, increasing exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Sat
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Trump reportedly halted airstrikes against Houthis after attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
According to US officials, US President Donald Trump temporarily halted airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels at noon on September 20 local time, after US military aircraft had already completed mu
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U.S. diesel prices surged to a record $6.51, as Republicans weigh a diesel export ban and a gas tax holiday.
Republicans are weighing a ban on diesel exports and a gas tax holiday ahead of the midterm elections, as soaring fuel costs pressure consumers and farmers, the Wall Street Journal reported. Congressi
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Yemen conflict escalates, displacing over 120,000 as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces clash near Red Sea strait
The BBC reports that more than 3,000 refugees have arrived in Djibouti in recent days, with the UN estimating over 120,000 Yemenis displaced by the sudden surge in fighting along Yemen's Red Sea coast
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The Iranian government announced several energy-saving measures to address fuel shortages, including adjusting government office hours to 1 PM and promoting public transportation.
In response to severe fuel shortages and economic challenges, the Iranian government announced that from September 23 until the end of March 2027, government office hours will be adjusted to 8 AM to 1
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Russia Set to Extend Diesel Export Ban Beyond End of September
Russia is set to extend a ban on most diesel exports beyond the end of September as Ukraine continues to attack its refineries, according to people familiar with the matter.
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The Israeli army arrested at least 53 Palestinians in the town of Biddu in the West Bank.
The raid marks the third incursion into the area since a Palestinian man from the town was arrested on Sunday for allegedly shooting an Israeli settler. The Jerusalem Governorate stated that the arres
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that U.S. interest rates should decline after the conflict in the Middle East concludes.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that U.S. interest rates should decline after the conflict in the Middle East concludes.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent states Iran issue discussed with China.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent states Iran issue discussed with China.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: All Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide on Sept 23
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: All Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide on Sept 23
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he could not say how long the conflict with Iran would last.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he could not say how long the conflict with Iran would last.
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Iran's IRGC Spokesperson Warns of New Weapons and Unattacked Enemy Targets
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson reportedly stated that the world has “not yet seen the power and precision” of Iran’s new weapons. The spokesperson also claimed Iran has addit
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Iran’s GDP shrank 10.1% in Q1 (March 21-June 20) amid US-Israel war, with oil and gas sector contracting 26.4%
Official data from the Statistical Center of Iran shows the country's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 10.1% year-on-year during the first quarter of the Persian calendar (March 21 to June 2
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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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