Geopolitics
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US Diesel Stocks Projected to Fall This Month to 2003 Low, Driven by Global Conflicts Choking Export Flows
US diesel stockpiles are projected to fall this month to their lowest level in over two decades, according to a new government report, as wars around the world, including one launched by Washington, c
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Brent crude oil rose 3.4% to break above $101. Goldman Sachs stated that if the US military continues to strike Iranian oil tankers, oil prices could rise to $120.
Brent crude prices rose about 3.4% to $101.25 on Wednesday, breaking above $101 for the first time since July, after U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday. Goldman Sachs analysts s
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Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Offers Oil Transshipment Services Outside Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran War Risks
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) is offering ship-to-ship transfer services for crude oil and refined products, as buyers avoid ports within the Strait of Hormuz due to the risk of a US-Iran war. KP
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KREMLIN: UNITED STATES SHOULD HALT ANY AID TO KYIV FOR THE MILITARY ACTIONS TO STOP
KREMLIN: UNITED STATES SHOULD HALT ANY AID TO KYIV FOR THE MILITARY ACTIONS TO STOP
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EU spirits exports fell 6% to €8.26 billion in 2025, impacted by US and China tariffs and consumer confidence.
EU spirits exports fell by 6% to €8.26 billion in 2025, primarily impacted by pressures in the US and Chinese markets. Data from the trade association SpiritsEurope shows that exports to the US droppe
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of a 20-fold retaliation for attacks and demands the release of $24 billion in frozen assets.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that if Iranian targets are attacked again, for every two to three Iranian targets hit, strikes on 20 enemy targets could be triggered. The IRGC
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced an expansion of its maritime exclusion zone, which will now extend to parts of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced that a new maritime exclusion zone will extend from Chabahar to parts of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, with specific coordinates to be announced later. Thi
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Argentina's corn exports expected to hit record 10 million metric tons in August-September, driven by Ukraine war and European heat wave
Argentina's corn exports are projected to reach a record 10 million metric tons in August and September, fueled by a bumper harvest and robust international demand. This surge is attributed to buyers
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US CENTCOM denies IRGC's claim of striking two U.S. Navy destroyers in the Middle East, stating all IRGC attempted attacks failed.
US CENTCOM denies IRGC's claim of striking two U.S. Navy destroyers in the Middle East, stating all IRGC attempted attacks failed.
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The UK has announced a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements, which will take effect in 6-9 months. Canada and 10 European countries have also expressed interest in implementing similar restrictions.
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced in Parliament on Tuesday that the UK will ban the import of all goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements, in response to escalating settler violence and
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Two people were killed in a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian-Moldovan border crossing, while four people died in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Novorossiysk port.
Ukrainian officials confirmed that Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border crossing in the Odesa region killed 2 civilians and injured 3, temporarily disrupting border traffic. The Russ
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MOL Chairman: Violent Yen Fluctuations Could Lead to Global Market "Chaos," Outlook for Strait of Hormuz Shipping Recovery Pessimistic
Takeshi Hashimoto, Chairman of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, stated in an interview with CNBC that while a weaker yen benefits Japanese companies operating outside Japan, sharp fluctuations in the yen could le
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Chinese energy firms, including Sungrow and EVE Energy, warn policy volatility complicates long-term overseas expansion amid geopolitical risks
Executives from Sungrow Power Supply and EVE Energy stated at a Hong Kong event on Tuesday that policy stability is their top expectation, as their global investments face increasing geopolitical risk
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ECB is virtually certain to hike rates by 25 bps to 2.5% on Thursday; Wall Street awaits Lagarde's policy guidance amid Middle East tensions
Futures markets price in a 99.7% probability that the European Central Bank will tighten monetary policy by 25 basis points to 2.5% when it meets on Thursday. The focus is on whether ECB President Chr
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Russia's Key Black Sea Port of Novorossiysk Hit in Overnight Drone Attack, Damaging Infrastructure and Threatening Commodity Flows
Russia's Key Black Sea Port of Novorossiysk Hit in Overnight Drone Attack, Damaging Infrastructure and Threatening Commodity Flows
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US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Iran Claims Attacks on US Vessels and Oil Tankers, Brent Crude Nears $100/Barrel
Oil prices rose and stock markets fell after the US and Iran attacked each other's ships and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have attacked two US ships and e
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India's Manipur State Pledges to Complete Border Fencing with Myanmar by 2028
Manipur, a northeastern Indian state, recently announced its plan to complete the fencing of its border with Myanmar by 2028. This border fencing plan, first proposed two years ago, has resurfaced but
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Escalating US-Iran conflict heightens environmental risks in the Strait of Hormuz; on September 8, US forces attacked five Iranian oil tankers.
Al Jazeera reported that the United States and Iran have been mutually attacking oil tankers and vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about a catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf
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Recent Israeli attacks have exacerbated the displacement problem in Lebanon, with schools set to open on September 15 still housing a large number of displaced persons.
Al Jazeera reported that Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon on Monday killed 12 people, displacing more residents. Although Lebanese schools are scheduled to open on September 15, many are still bein
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China's Xi and India's Modi to meet at Brics summit, seeking to rebuild ties in Xi's first India visit in seven years
China's Xi and India's Modi to meet at Brics summit, seeking to rebuild ties in Xi's first India visit in seven years
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Japan, India, and Australia Deepen Ties to Hedge Against Possible US Quad Retreat
The three nations are stepping up cooperation in the Indo-Pacific to preserve the Quad's role in checking China's expanding influence, amid concerns of a potential U.S. withdrawal from the region.
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Hong Kong and mainland stock markets opened higher on Wednesday, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.04% to 25,328 points, the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.09% to 3,943 points, and the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.63% to 13,788 points.
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks opened higher on Wednesday, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.04% to 25,328 points, the Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.09% to 3,943 points, and the Shenzhen C
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U.S. Military Claims Destruction of Five Iranian Oil Tankers, Iran Subsequently Attacks U.S. Base in Jordan
U.S. Central Command stated that U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a U.S. warship twice in two days. Iran subsequently retaliat
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Brent crude rose 2.4% to over $99 on Tuesday after Houthi rebels claimed attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a new round of attacks on targets within Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, forcing the kingdom to halt operations at several energy facilities in the south. Meanwhile, Iran warned
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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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