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China's Oil Demand Revival Spurs Price Spikes for African, Canadian and Latin American Crudes
A rebound in Chinese oil buying is driving up prices for African, Canadian and Latin American crudes, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz lead refiners to seek alternatives farther afield.
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Israel orders evacuations in southern Lebanon ahead of planned strikes, deepening ceasefire cracks; Lebanese President calls for U.S. support after Sunday strikes killed 7
Israel's military ordered residents in Deir al-Zahrani, southern Lebanon, to evacuate immediately on Monday, ahead of planned strikes on a Hezbollah facility. This move further deepens cracks in a U.S
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Vanda Insights Founder Hari Says Oil Prices to Keep Grinding Higher Amid US-Iran Escalation Around Strait of Hormuz
Hari noted that crude futures are not fully reflecting the physical market tightness, pointing to diesel prices near $200 a barrel in Atlantic markets and warning of further scarcity in the coming wee
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman spurns Delhi BRICS summit amid new diplomatic approach, eyes Mecca Joint Defence Agreement membership
The move comes as Rahman engages in a striking expansion of Bangladesh's diplomatic relations, while also downplaying ties with India.
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Brent crude rose 0.4% and WTI rose 0.6% to $92 a barrel as mutual attacks on oil tankers by the US and Iran pushed oil prices higher.
Brent crude rose 0.4% and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 0.6% to $92 a barrel on Monday after the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy claimed responsibility for attacking sever
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North Korea deploys new warship 'Kang Kon' capable of 'annihilating retaliatory strikes'
Leader Kim Jong Un attended the commissioning of the vessel on Sunday, stating it will form part of Pyongyang's nuclear response system and strengthen naval forces. The warship, formally deployed at W
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South Korea's KOSPI index opened up 3.33% on Monday, led by tech stocks, despite escalating tensions in the Middle East.
South Korea's KOSPI index opened sharply higher on Monday, up 3.33% at 6,909.61 points, with technology stocks performing strongly. This follows an escalation of military conflict between the United S
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Iran says it will announce the Strait of Hormuz a "no-go zone" in the coming days, and any vessels entering will be added to its sanctions list.
Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced on the 6th that in the coming days, Iran will declare a "no-go zone" in the Strait of Hormuz region. This zone will extend from
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Oil Climbs as US Attacks Iranian Tankers, Iran Declares New Restricted Zone Near Hormuz Strait, Fueling Energy Flow Disruption Concerns
Oil Climbs as US Attacks Iranian Tankers, Iran Declares New Restricted Zone Near Hormuz Strait, Fueling Energy Flow Disruption Concerns
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Adidas faces boycott calls over campaign featuring former Israeli soldier
Sportswear giant Adidas is facing criticism and boycott calls for featuring a former Israeli army soldier, Shalev Biton, in an advertising campaign for its single-shoe service for amputees. Activists,
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Argentina Reasserts Sovereignty Over Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Al Jazeera analysis indicates that the sovereignty dispute between the UK and Argentina over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas Islands) has resurfaced after 44 years, and the strained relationship betwee
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Trump official says ‘there may not be a nuclear agreement’ with Iran
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated in an interview on Sunday that a nuclear deal with Iran may not be possible, signaling that the US could pivot to destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities instead
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Data shows that crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz in August decreased by 39% year-on-year, and Iran's exports may fall to zero.
Middle Eastern crude oil exports in August were down 39% from the January-February baseline of 18.5 million barrels per day (bpd), with a current deficit of 7.2 million bpd, according to data released
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Niger's military government accuses France of orchestrating a failed mutiny last week, which France denies
Niger's military government has accused France of orchestrating a failed mutiny that rocked the capital, Niamey, last week. France denied any involvement, calling the allegations "pure fantasy." The a
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Citi and ANZ raise Brent crude forecasts, citing Middle East supply disruptions and Strait of Hormuz issues
Citi increased its third-quarter 2026 Brent forecast to $86 per barrel, describing the current situation, including a U.S. blockade of Iran and reduced oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, as unsus
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US Races to Boost Missile Interceptor Output Amid Iran Tensions
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst Col. Wayne Sanders stated that while the US retains significant munitions capacity for operations against Iran, its stocks of sophisticated interceptor mi
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Lebanon warns of "dangerous escalation" after new Israeli strikes damage Finance Ministry building and destroy an empty hospital
Lebanon warns of "dangerous escalation" after new Israeli strikes damage Finance Ministry building and destroy an empty hospital
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Netherlands' Central Bank Moves Gold Out of New York, Norway's $2.4 Trillion Oil Fund Plans to Cut US Treasury Holdings
The Netherlands' central bank cited "geopolitical unrest" this week in its decision to move gold out of New York. Separately, Norway's $2.4 trillion oil fund floated a plan to cut its US Treasury hold
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Iran's Parliament Speaker Warns of 'Faster, Heavier, More Painful' Response to U.S. Attacks, Acknowledges Mounting Economic Pressure
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker and top negotiator, stated on Sunday that Iran's "proportionate responses" to U.S. attacks are over, warning that any future violation of Iran's int
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Palestinians in the Gaza Strip buried approximately 100 bodies, including 60 children, exhumed from the rubble.
The remains were discovered in the rubble of buildings destroyed by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighborhood. The head of Gaza's civil defense department stated that thousands of remai
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Israeli settlers use flags as 'visual colonisation' weapon in West Bank, with authorities reviewing 113 expansion plans in H1 2026
Israeli settlers are increasingly using Israeli flags and mobile homes to establish outposts in the occupied West Bank, aiming to visually and psychologically assert dominance and alter the Palestinia
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Israel bombs several towns and villages in southern Lebanon, violating June ceasefire
The Israeli army stated its attacks were a response to a Hezbollah explosive drone beyond the 'Yellow Line', an area Israel has claimed as a 'security zone' inside Lebanese territory.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu calls Qatar a ‘hostile state’, dismissing alleged ties as ‘one big bluff’ and defending Doha’s Gaza funding
Netanyahu's comments come nearly a year after Israel attacked Qatar during ceasefire talks with Hamas.
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US Navy conducts risky mission to de-mine the Strait of Hormuz
US Navy divers, boats, and robots have made covert night-time trips to dispose of explosives in the crucial channel, according to the Financial Times.
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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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CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin could intensify provocations against NATO
Ratcliffe's warning comes as Russia struggles in Ukraine, with its options narrowing as domestic resources dwindle. Despite resumed negotiations, signs suggest Putin has not abandoned his ambition to
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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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