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Iraq Tenders for Two Supertankers to Secure Oil Exports via Hormuz Amid Threats
Iraq is holding a tender to hire two or more oil supertankers to perform transits through the Strait of Hormuz. This move aims to ensure the country’s crude exports while the vital waterway remains un
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Vietnamese President To Lam visited Moscow on September 9, where he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to deepen energy cooperation, including in nuclear power and oil and gas.
According to the Vietnam News Agency, this marks the first state visit by a Vietnamese President to Russia since 1991, with both sides also emphasizing cooperation in defense and trade.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels and government forces have engaged in fierce clashes across multiple fronts, resulting in at least 194 deaths and 880 injuries over the past two weeks.
Al Jazeera reported that Yemeni government forces, recognized by the United Nations, and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels engaged in fierce clashes across multiple frontlines in northern, western, and ce
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Putin Aide Patrushev Claims Western Europe Uninterested in Ukraine Peace, Sees US More Open to Talks
Putin aide Nikolay Patrushev claimed Western Europe is not interested in peace in Ukraine or encouraging Kyiv to negotiate. He added that the U.S. appears more interested in negotiations, expressing h
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Ukraine launches deepest strike of war, hitting Russian Arctic gas plants 3,000 km away, as Russian attacks kill 7 in Ukraine
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) confirmed the drone attack on two natural gas plants, Novy Urengoy and Purovsky, in Russia's Yamal-Nenets region, marking the war's deepest strike. These faci
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Eurasia Group CEO warns Asia faces deepening 'geopolitical recession' entailing long-term instability
Eurasia Group CEO Maziar Minovi warned on Thursday that policymakers and businesses in Asia must brace for a deepening "geopolitical recession" that entails long-term political and economic instabilit
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China's crude stockpiling helped curb oil price surge amid Iran war, but signs of resuming purchases may test buffer as Brent crosses $100 on Wednesday
S&P Global Ratings global chief economist Paul Gruenwald noted that China's years of crude stockpiling and subsequent reduction in oil purchases since the Middle East war erupted in late February help
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Al Jazeera analysis: Europe's far-right gains, particularly in Germany and France, threaten to deepen divisions over Ukraine and Russia
Al Jazeera analysis indicates that the recent success of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) in regional elections and its strong national polling, along with Marine Le Pen's prospects in France's
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Yemen Conflict Escalates: Houthis Launch Major Offensive, Air Raid Sirens Blare Across Multiple Saudi Provinces, Following Houthi Accusations of 54 Saudi Airstrikes
The conflict in Yemen continues to escalate, with Houthi forces launching a large-scale offensive. The Yemeni government has accused the Houthis of killing three children in shelling. Meanwhile, Houth
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Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Caspian Port in Dagestan
Ukrainian drones attacked a Caspian Sea port in Russia's Dagestan region, causing fires and explosions.
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Analysts point out that Hong Kong investors are concerned about high market volatility due to geopolitical tensions, weak earnings growth, setbacks in AI trading, and the potential for tighter US policies.
The South China Morning Post's analysis indicates that while state-backed "national team" buying provides a floor for mainland Chinese equities, Hong Kong investors are concerned about navigating high
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Financial Times: The 'win-win' era has ended, as post-Cold War optimism becomes a distant memory in zero-sum times
Financial Times analysis suggests that the concept of a 'win-win' era has concluded, with the sunny optimism of the post-Cold War phrase now seeming a quaint and distant memory in what are perceived a
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Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait', claiming US controls key trade route and predicting lower oil prices
Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait', claiming US controls key trade route and predicting lower oil prices
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UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti warned investors against complacency, citing increasing geopolitical and economic risks, and predicted that major central banks would raise interest rates in the coming months.
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti stated on Thursday that financial markets have become complacent over the past few years despite increasing geopolitical and economic risks. He pointed out that new problems are
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Seoul shares open lower, Kospi down 0.29% to 7,031.53, tracking Wall Street losses amid Mideast tensions and rising oil prices
Seoul shares opened lower Thursday, tracking Wall Street losses, as surging oil prices caused by intensifying tensions in the Middle East fueled inflation concerns ahead of key US inflation data. The
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Iran's state media reports 'enemy' projectiles hit Sirik areas; Tehran says ready for regional dialogue to foster trust
Iran's state media reported that 'enemy' projectiles struck areas in Sirik. Concurrently, Tehran stated its readiness for dialogue with regional nations to 'foster mutual trust' and 'achieve sustainab
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Oil extends gains as Iran vows readiness for more intense war, raising concerns over Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Oil extends gains as Iran vows readiness for more intense war, raising concerns over Strait of Hormuz disruptions
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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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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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