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Al Jazeera: Yemen's Houthis advance towards "key strait," clashes with government forces leave at least 100 dead
Al Jazeera reports that at least 100 people have been killed since Thursday in intensified fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces. The Houthis are advancing towards a
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Smoke seen rising in central Kyiv after Russian drone attack, Reuters witnesses say
Smoke seen rising in central Kyiv after Russian drone attack, Reuters witnesses say
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South Korean Presidential Office: Considering various options for "contributing" in the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea's presidential office stated on Friday that it is considering various options to "contribute" to the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure free navigation in the strategic waterway. This foll
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Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Warns: Shipping in Strait of Hormuz Unlikely to Recover This Year, No Immediate Plans to Return
Jotaro Tamura, CEO of Mitsui OSK Lines, one of the world's largest tanker operators, said on Thursday that given the renewed escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, it is difficult to foresee
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Diplomatic sources indicate that Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman are in contact with both Iran and the United States, working to de-escalate the situation.
Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman are reportedly in contact with Iran and the United States to de-escalate regional tensions, according to diplomatic sources cited by Al Arabiya English. This follows earlier
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Iran's state television reported that the Iranian military stated targeting Israel is "much easier than before."
Iran's state television reported that the Iranian military stated targeting Israel is "much easier than before."
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Kremlin Says Ukraine Peace Deal Remains Distant, Too Early to Discuss New Plan Details, No Concrete Progress
The Kremlin stated it is too early to discuss the prospects or details of any new Ukraine peace plan, adding that while a peace settlement remains possible, there are currently no concrete signs of pr
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China's top commander for Taiwan affairs meets with U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo for the first time.
China's top commander for Taiwan affairs meets with U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo for the first time.
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Saudi Arabia's biggest barley buyer is shifting away from Black Sea supply due to disruptions from the Russia-Ukraine war.
Saudi Arabia's biggest barley buyer is shifting away from Black Sea supply due to disruptions from the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Global Food Prices Jump to Highest Since 2022 as Risks Increase
Global food prices climbed in August to the highest since the end of 2022, as escalating geopolitical tensions and extreme weather deepen concerns over supplies from key producing regions.
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Marisks CEO Maniatis stated that the latest intelligence assessment indicates the risk of escalation in the Strait of Hormuz has eased.
Dimitris Maniatis, CEO of Marisks, stated that the latest intelligence assessment has lowered expectations for a near-term escalation of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, following previous analy
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Ukraine faces a brutal winter of escalating Russian air strikes, with Kyiv having few options to protect citizens due to a shortage of Patriot missiles.
Ukraine faces a brutal winter of escalating Russian air strikes, with Kyiv having few options to protect citizens due to a shortage of Patriot missiles.
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Deutsche Bank Report: Gold's Structural Bull Market Drivers Now Surpass Interest Rates; Strait of Hormuz Conflict More Critical Than Fed's Warsh
Deutsche Bank, in its latest report, offered its long-term rationale for gold, asserting that the fundamental driver of its structural bull market is reserve diversification, which has extended into t
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Argentine President Javier Milei threatens sanctions on oil firms working off Falkland Islands, reiterating sovereignty claim
Argentine President Javier Milei stated in a national address that he would sanction oil companies, including British and Israeli firms, working off the Falkland Islands. He reiterated Argentina's cla
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UK urged to overhaul military procurement to remove China-made parts
Experts are calling on Britain to tighten its military procurement rules to eliminate any Chinese spying risks in defense equipment, including uniforms. They argue that the UK has an "unhealthy depend
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Goldman Sachs: Oil Exports Through Strait of Hormuz Recover to Two-Thirds of Pre-War Levels, But 5 Million Barrels Per Day Are "Dark Fleet" Flows
Goldman Sachs strategists Yulia Zhestkova Grigsby and her team informed clients on Wednesday that Gulf oil exports have rebounded to 15-16 million barrels per day, roughly two-thirds of pre-war levels
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US Rules Out Talks With Iran Until Ship Attacks Cease; Iran's First Vice President Vows Asymmetric Response
The United States has made it clear that it will rule out any negotiations with Iran until ship attacks cease. In response, Iranian First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref vowed an "asymmetric" and "m
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Pacific Leaders Criticize China’s Recent Ballistic Missile Test
The leaders of Pacific island nations criticized China’s recent missile test in their region, an unexpected move after earlier failed attempts to agree on a response. New Zealand Prime Minister Christ
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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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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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