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Yemen's Houthi spokesman: Freedom of navigation and international trade in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait remain safe and undisturbed.
Yemen's Houthi spokesman: Freedom of navigation and international trade in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait remain safe and undisturbed.
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GasBuddy Reports 5 California Gas Stations Hit $9.999 Per Gallon For Diesel, The Highest Price Their Systems Allow
According to a September 10 post from GasBuddy's head of petroleum analysis Patrick De Haan, five diesel pumps in California are displaying $9.999 a gallon, the maximum figure their hardware can show.
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) raised its 2027 U.S. diesel price forecast by 8.2% to $4.40/gallon, citing tightening global supply leading to inventory declines.
The EIA, in its September Short-Term Energy Outlook report, stated that it has raised its 2027 retail diesel price forecast from $4.07 per gallon to $4.40. Concurrently, the 2026 retail diesel price f
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Israel bans 11 British MPs, including UK MP for Islington North, from entry; the MP claims this is to avoid scrutiny over its treatment of Palestinians
The decision was made in response to the British government's move to impose sanctions on illegal settlement goods, according to the MP. The MP stated that Israel's actions aim to prevent British MPs
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Saudi Arabia cuts oil output to this year's lowest level due to Houthi threats
The world's biggest oil exporter was forced to cut production after Houthi rebels announced a 'maritime embargo' against the kingdom’s exports in July.
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Saudi Arabia reported to OPEC that its crude oil production fell again last month, reaching its lowest level since 1990.
Saudi Arabia reported to OPEC that its crude oil production again fell sharply last month, reaching its lowest level since 1990, as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran squeezed Saud
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The US-Iran conflict may become protracted, with Brent crude oil surpassing $102 due to escalating shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
Iran is committed to continuing the fight and has rebuilt its missile capabilities, according to Bloomberg. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported that senior White House advisors have warned Don
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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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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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