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Qatar's Foreign Ministry: Reopening Strait of Hormuz 'Unconditionally' Is a Top Priority, Diplomatic Efforts Underway Including Talks with China
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ibrahim Al Hashmi stated on Tuesday that Doha is working towards diplomatic solutions to end the US-Iran war, emphasizing that “new ideas are being discussed” wit
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Iran's state media, citing army, says a U.S. drone was downed over Bandar Abbas; no U.S. confirmation
Iran's state media, citing army, says a U.S. drone was downed over Bandar Abbas; no U.S. confirmation
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U.S.-Iran conflict continues, Dow futures drop nearly 400 points in pre-market trading on Tuesday, Brent crude jumps again, nearing $100/barrel.
U.S.-Iran conflict continues, Dow futures drop nearly 400 points in pre-market trading on Tuesday, Brent crude jumps again, nearing $100/barrel.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man and withhold his body near Nablus amid West Bank raids
Israeli forces shot and killed a 29-year-old Palestinian man, Abdul Karim Muhammad Salem Khader, in the town of Aqraba, south of Nablus, on Tuesday, and subsequently withheld his body. The incident oc
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Report: The Trump administration will extend its resource strategy for Venezuela from oil to minerals such as gold, and is considering signing a related executive order.
According to Reuters, citing sources, the move is aimed at further solidifying U.S. control over Venezuela's natural resources and opening the door for U.S. capital to enter the country's mining secto
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With the Swedish general election approaching, the left-wing bloc is leading in the polls, and its policy stance on Israel and Palestine differs significantly from that of the incumbent right-wing government.
Sweden will hold a general election this Sunday, with the latest polls showing the left-wing bloc at 50.3% support, ahead of the incumbent right-wing government's 47.9%. The election results could cha
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Hormuz Crisis "Revives" Suez Canal: July Revenue Surges 42% to a Two-and-a-Half-Year High
Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced on September 8 that Suez Canal revenues reached $505 million in July, a 42% year-on-year increase and the highest month
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Cone Denim to exit China production, shift focus to Mexico platform
The denim manufacturer cited global trade changes, evolving customer needs, cost pressures, supply chain considerations, and broader geopolitical circumstances for its decision to close the Jiaxing fa
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Brent crude oil climbs toward $100 as the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained
Brent crude oil climbs toward $100 as the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained
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Houthi attacks on multiple Saudi energy facilities disrupt operations, Brent crude rises 1.65% intraday, nearing $100 mark.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched attacks on September 8 against multiple cities in southern Saudi Arabia, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Najran, and Jizan. These attacks resulted in fires at several en
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Saudi Arabia announced that attacks have caused several energy facilities in its southern region to cease operations.
Saudi Arabia announced that attacks have caused several energy facilities in its southern region to cease operations.
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Old Mutual's Profit Drops for First Time Since 2022 as US-Iran War Fallout Curbs Investments
The decline at Africa’s biggest insurer by assets was due to risk-off sentiment from conflicts in the Middle East, which curbed investment returns.
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Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, unveiled the "Disengagement 710" plan, proposing to relocate approximately 2 million residents from Gaza through "voluntary migration" over seven years.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir unveiled a seven-year plan called "Disengagement 710," aiming to relocate approximately 2 million residents from the Gaza Strip through what he terme
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A Saudi-led coalition spokesperson stated that Houthi attacks have injured 73 Saudi civilians.
Major General Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, stated on Tuesday that recent Houthi attacks on southern Saudi provinces have injured 73 civilians, including women an
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18 Maritime Authorities Say Global Shipping Rules Are Collapsing
Eighteen maritime authorities state that global shipping rules are collapsing due to wars and the growth of the shadow fleet, which is causing a 'structural shift' in global trade.
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Russia attacks Kyiv, ending three-day truce during US envoy's visit
Ukrainian officials reported that Russia launched an airstrike on Kyiv early Tuesday, damaging two residential buildings. This attack followed the end of a three-day pause in strikes between the Russi
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Goldman Sachs raised its Brent and WTI crude oil price forecasts by $5 each, expecting Middle East shipping disruptions to persist until 2027; adjusted its December 2026 Brent/WTI prices to $85/$80 per barrel, and its full-year 2027 prices to $80/$75 per barrel.
Goldman Sachs stated in its latest research report published on September 7 that despite raising its assumptions for the duration of shipping disruptions, the upward revision was relatively modest giv
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Wheat prices rise as Russia's focus on Ukraine war intensifies Black Sea grain shipment disruption concerns.
Wheat prices saw their biggest gain in over a week, as market indications suggested Russia remains committed to continuing its war in Ukraine, fueling concerns about prolonged disruptions to Black Sea
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IAEA warns over Iran nuclear access as Western powers push for UN Security Council referral
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Monday that it remains unable to verify Iran’s nuclear material more than a year after losing access to key facilities, urging Tehran to restore
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Qatar warns of an "industrial disaster" if the crisis continues, as Kpler data shows the average vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 10 days has fallen to its lowest level since May.
Qatar has warned that a prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to an "industrial disaster." Meanwhile, Kpler data shows that an average of 10 vessels per day transited the Strait of Hormu
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Myanmar military intensifies operations to retake China project areas
Myanmar's military has intensified operations to retake areas where China-backed projects are located, according to Nikkei Asia. Thousands of civilians have been displaced as fighting rages along the
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Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Airstrike on Yemen Prison, Killing 7
Houthi-controlled media reported that a Saudi Arabian airstrike on a prison in the northern Yemeni city of al-Hazm on September 7, 2026, killed seven people, including one child, and injured at least
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Donald Trump predicted that if the United States wins a war with Iran, oil prices would "drastically" fall to $3 per gallon, eventually dropping below $2, and stated that Iran would never possess nuclear weapons.
Donald Trump predicted that if the United States wins a war with Iran, oil prices would "drastically" fall to $3 per gallon, eventually dropping below $2, and stated that Iran would never possess nucl
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Asian Stocks Set to Edge Lower as Middle East Tensions Fuel Oil Price Rises and Inflation Concerns; Yen Holds Near February Highs
Asian stocks are poised for a decline as escalating tensions in the Middle East have pushed oil prices higher, intensifying inflation concerns and making investors wary of potential further monetary t
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Iran floats conditions for Hormuz reopening, including ending naval blockade and asset release; Trump expects deal after November midterms
Iran has communicated its conditions for ending the seven-month war and restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which include a halt to U.S. "acts of aggression," an end to the naval blockade
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The United States and Iran held indirect talks during the UN General Assembly to discuss ending the war and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Al Jazeera, the United States and Iran held hours of indirect talks through mediators during the UN General Assembly in New York, with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi meeting with US en
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Donald Trump signed a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland during the UN General Assembly, expanding U.S. military access in Greenland.
Donald Trump signed a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland during the UN General Assembly, expanding U.S. military access in Greenland.
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Zelenskyy stated that following talks with Donald Trump, Ukraine is prepared for an energy ceasefire with Russia, provided that Russia ceases its attacks on Ukraine's energy system.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters after meeting with US President Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly in New York that Kyiv is prepared to cease attacks on Russian energy
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BofA: China's AI self-reliance presents investment opportunities, but valuations and geopolitics pose risks
Bank of America's head of Asia-Pacific equity strategy research, Winnie Wu, stated that China's push for tech self-reliance is opening new investment opportunities in artificial intelligence stocks. H
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Nasdaq closes at record high, S&P 500 near record, while oil dips near $100 after Trump's Middle East threat
The Nasdaq notched a record high close on Tuesday, gaining 0.5% to 27,244 points, lifted by Micron Technology and other AI-related stocks. The S&P 500 hovered just below a record high, ending essentia
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Donald Trump signed an agreement with Denmark to strengthen the US military presence in Greenland and build two military bases on the island.
Donald Trump signed an agreement with Danish leaders during the UN General Assembly aimed at strengthening the US military presence in Greenland. Under the agreement, the United States will build two
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Morocco's parliamentary elections see parties leverage football popularity, job pledges, and anti-Israel sentiment to court young voters
Ahead of Wednesday's parliamentary elections, Moroccan political parties are employing diverse strategies to attract young voters. These include using viral football slogans, promising one million job
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Saudi King Salman condemned the Houthi attack on Mecca, calling them "terrorist militias" and accusing them of repeatedly targeting the holy city.
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, speaking at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, referred to Yemen's Houthi movement as a "terrorist militia" and accused the group of repeatedly attacking the holy c
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Hormuz Strait supply shocks are impacting the jet fuel market, with prices tracking the rise in diesel prices.
A supply shock in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting the jet fuel market, with prices tracking the rise in diesel. Refineries are facing tight supply, struggling to meet global demand for both diesel a
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Donald Trump says he would support a ban on U.S. diesel exports.
The move comes as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have sent prices for the critical fuel soaring. Donald Trump has previously commented multiple times on diesel supply and pricing issues.
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Qatar's Emir urged a diplomatic solution to the Gulf crisis at the UN General Assembly, stating that the region is in "one of its most dangerous phases."
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN General Assembly that a war between the US and Israel against Iran would be the "cumulative result" of years of diplomatic stagnation, reiterat
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Trump says US officials held a "very good" three-hour meeting with Iranian delegation at UN
US President Donald Trump told reporters at the United Nations that US officials had a "very good" and "very productive" three-hour meeting with the Iranian delegation on the sidelines of the UN Gener
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US proposes $10bn fund with Arab allies to bypass Hormuz
Trump is in discussions about a fund that would build new energy infrastructure across the Middle East
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Turkish President Erdogan Slams Israel's "Genocidal Mentality" at UN General Assembly
Erdogan, speaking at the UN General Assembly, condemned Israel's actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, calling them "the most inhumane and shameful concentration camps of our time." He also crit
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Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran and use further military force against America’s neighbours in combative UN speech
Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran and use further military force against America’s neighbours in combative UN speech
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Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA, to address US 'war on Iran' and seek resolution
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his delegation arrived in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he is scheduled to address the 193-member assembly on Wednesday. Pezesh
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The football match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel will be played at a neutral venue without away fans due to ongoing controversy surrounding the Gaza conflict.
The Republic of Ireland will travel to Debrecen, Hungary, this Sunday to play a UEFA Nations League match against Israel at a neutral venue, with no away fans present. Due to Israel's military actions
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Nick Timiraos retweeted Greg Ip and The Wall Street Journal's Economics newsletter, stating that approximately 200 days after the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, oil prices have risen by $25 compared to before the attacks. In contrast, oil prices fell by $7 during the same period after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Nick Timiraos retweeted Greg Ip and The Wall Street Journal's Economics newsletter, stating that approximately 200 days after the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, oil prices have risen by $25 compared
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Sources: China's Xi unlikely to bring business delegation to meeting with Trump
Sources: China's Xi unlikely to bring business delegation to meeting with Trump
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FT: Trump's reluctance to fight Houthis rattles Saudi Arabia, amplifying Riyadh's doubts about US reliability as its prime defence partner
FT: Trump's reluctance to fight Houthis rattles Saudi Arabia, amplifying Riyadh's doubts about US reliability as its prime defence partner
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Putin holds phone call with Saudi MBS
Putin holds phone call with Saudi MBS
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Donald Trump will meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly to discuss the Iran conflict and shipping issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
The meeting comes as the US-Israel conflict with Iran continues for nearly seven months, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and triggering a global energy crisis. Donald Trump stated that he i
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U.S. Senator Rubio stated his intention to fulfill commitments to Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Senator Rubio stated his intention to fulfill commitments to Saudi Arabia.
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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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Goldman Sachs analysts say Turkish investors are primarily moving funds withdrawn during the redemption crisis into Lira deposits.
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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.
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Natural gas is up 5.96% today, currently trading at $3.005.
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LIC reportedly leads bidding in NSE's $2.4 billion India IPO
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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.
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US lithium recycler R3 Lithium eyes Vietnam battery business, in talks with auto, electronics firms and government
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Jefferies: Meta AI agent Muse goes viral, AI PCB market size expected to reach $73 billion by 2030, ABF substrate to reach $30 billion.
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South Korea's antitrust regulator opens preliminary review of Uber's planned $13.7B acquisition of Delivery Hero
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion in inflows on Monday, marking their largest single-day inflow since October 6, 2025, and the ninth largest inflow ever.
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Bitcoin ETF flows fluctuate, price breaks $85,000: What does the second half of the bull run hold?
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