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Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warns it will target ships
Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warns it will target ships
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Iran's IRGC attacks US military base in Jordan
Iran's IRGC attacks US military base in Jordan
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Israel to close UK Consulate in East Jerusalem after UK bans goods from illegal Israeli settlements
Israel announced it will shut down the UK Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem. This decision comes after the UK implemented a new ban on goods originating from illegal Israeli settlements.
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U.S. military launches new round of attacks on Iranian oil tankers, international oil prices approach $100.
International oil prices are nearing $100 after the U.S. military attacked several vessels linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard in response to a recent missile attack on a U.S. Navy warship.
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Police bodycam captures Russian missile strike on Kyiv
Police bodycam captures Russian missile strike on Kyiv
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Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reports U.S. attacked second oil tanker near waters of Jask
Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reports U.S. attacked second oil tanker near waters of Jask
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Refining bottlenecks are emerging as the next big oil problem, threatening to push prices higher amid Middle East skirmishes
Dwindling global refinery capacity is threatening to turn what started as a Middle East oil-supply crisis into a more complex global oil headache impacting gasoline, diesel and other fuels. Drone and
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Stocks Slide as U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Oil Toward $99
Stocks Slide as U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Oil Toward $99
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Iran claims one of its oil tankers was attacked by U.S. missiles near Kharg Island, causing international crude oil futures to extend gains during trading. WTI crude rose over 2% to approach $94, and Brent crude neared $99.
According to CCTV News, citing Iranian sources, an Iranian oil tanker was attacked by US missiles approximately 4 miles off Iran's Kharg Island on Tuesday evening, September 8, local time. There were
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US military downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned underwater vessel in Strait of Hormuz, stating it was "defective" and contained "no sensitive data."
The U.S. military stated on Tuesday that an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz was "defective" and did not carry any sensitive data or classified equipment. This
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The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar concluded his visit to China. China and Qatar agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy, investment, and high-tech sectors, and to deepen coordination on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, concluded a two-day visit to China, with officials from both nations declaring that bilateral relations have ente
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Trump and Putin Hold "Frank" Talks, US Revives Ukraine Peace Deal Efforts
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an hour-long phone conversation on Tuesday, which Russian advisors described as "constructive and frank." During the call, Putin dis
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Iran's Joint Military Command says it will 'heavily target' U.S. interests in the Middle East if Iranian vessels are attacked, state media reports.
Iran's Joint Military Command says it will 'heavily target' U.S. interests in the Middle East if Iranian vessels are attacked, state media reports.
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Musk denies Tesla has any plans to withdraw from China, and his mother has also visited China multiple times to "Chinamaxx."
Nikkei Asia reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk called China "awesome" and strongly denied any plans to disrupt the company's operations in the country. Meanwhile, Musk's mother, Maye Musk, made her sec
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Israeli Strikes Devastate Homes, Displace Families Across Gaza
Israeli strikes hit areas of southern and central Gaza, destroying homes in Khan Younis and sending thick smoke over Bureij camp. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed at lea
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German police arrest suspected power grid saboteur carrying explosives
A 48-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday near the Weisweiler power plant in western Germany, suspected of carrying out a series of sabotage attacks on the country's electricity grid. Police said the
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Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing IRGC, claims Iran destroyed a U.S. MQ1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. has not confirmed the report.
Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing IRGC, claims Iran destroyed a U.S. MQ1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. has not confirmed the report.
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China Ships Out First Sulfuric Acid Cargo Since Halt on Exports
China has allowed its first outbound shipment of sulfuric acid since May, offering some relief to copper producers squeezed by a global shortage after the Iran war choked off Middle East supplies.
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Iran's IRGC Navy Claims Capture of U.S. Unmanned Submarine Near Strait of Hormuz Entrance
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claims it captured a U.S. unmanned submarine near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC stated the operation relied on intelligence and op
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Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave Budapest over "unacceptable" activities; Russia vows "harsh and painful" response
Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán stated that the decision was made to protect Hungary's security and sovereignty, marking a pivot away from the previous pro-Kremlin stance under the new governme
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions 27 Iranian Airlines and Other Entities, Warns of Global Financial System Cut-off
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and a handful of other entities as part of its ongoing "Operation Economic Outcast" to isolate Iran's economy. Treasury Secretary
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OPEC's crude oil output declined in August, ending a two-month recovery, as conflict threatened Saudi export routes, a Bloomberg survey showed.
OPEC's crude oil output declined in August, ending a two-month recovery, as conflict threatened Saudi export routes, a Bloomberg survey showed.
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Saudi and Russian Foreign Ministers discuss political cooperation, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and regional confrontation at Moscow press conference
The discussion at the joint press conference covered key topics including political cooperation with Russia, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and the confrontation involving Washington, Tel Aviv, Tehra
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U.S. Defense Official: We Must Be Prepared for a Protracted Conflict in Ukraine
U.S. Defense Official: We Must Be Prepared for a Protracted Conflict in Ukraine
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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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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has made significant gains in local elections, and its stance on aid to Ukraine and policy towards Russia could have global implications.
The party won 43.8% of the votes in the Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6, and over 38% in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern regional election approximately two weeks later. Analysts point out that
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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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