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IAEA Board of Governors Approves Resolution to Refer Iran's Nuclear Non-Compliance to UN Security Council
The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has approved a resolution to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for violating its nuclear non-proliferation obligations. This
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Yemen's ambassador to Qatar warns Houthi threats to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could lead to wider war and disrupt global shipping.
Yemen's Ambassador to Qatar, Rajeh Badi, stated in an interview with Al Jazeera on Wednesday that Houthi rebels are attempting to seize strategic locations along the Red Sea coast to strengthen their
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Yemen's Ambassador to Qatar: Houthis Trying to Drag Saudi Arabia into War by Attacking its Territory
Yemen's Ambassador to Qatar: Houthis Trying to Drag Saudi Arabia into War by Attacking its Territory
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Gaza faces severe medical oxygen crisis as only 12 of 34 oxygen-generation stations remain operational
The besieged enclave's health crisis is worsening, with only 4 of 30 devices used to fill oxygen cylinders also still working, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. Israeli authorities continue to
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Pakistan warns Mecca defence pact could be activated if Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated on Tuesday night that any unprovoked aggression or spillover from Yemen into Saudi Arabia would activate the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreeme
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Donald Trump stated that the war in Iran would end immediately after the election.
Donald Trump stated that the war in Iran would end immediately after the election.
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EIA Significantly Raises Oil Price Forecast: Brent Crude Expected to Average $91 in 2026 Due to Greater-than-Expected Middle East Supply Disruptions
In its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) released on September 9, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) raised its forecast for the average Brent crude oil spot price to $91 per barre
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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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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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Al Jazeera: The U.S. Department of Defense is considering withdrawing one-third of its troops from Europe after allies refused to provide bases for operations against Iran.
The U.S. Department of Defense is considering a proposal to withdraw approximately one-third of its troops (around 22,000 soldiers) from Europe, primarily affecting garrisons in Germany, Italy, and Sp
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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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