Geopolitics
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Supertanker Rates on Middle East-to-China Route Hit $800,000 a Day Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions
Supertanker rates on the Baltic Exchange's benchmark Middle East-to-China shipping route have surged to a staggering $800,000 a day. This comes as US forces recently destroyed five Iranian-linked tank
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Danish tanker company Torm (TRMD) saw profits surge by 452% due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with its stock price nearing a buy point.
Torm (TRMD), the Danish company operating a fleet of product tankers, saw its profits surge as escalating conflict between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz led to a spike in energy prices.
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US Treasury Sanctions Additional Iranian Airlines, Severing Country's Limited Air Connections to Rest of World
US Treasury Sanctions Additional Iranian Airlines, Severing Country's Limited Air Connections to Rest of World
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US September consumer confidence index falls to a new low of 47.8 in recent years, inflation expectations rise to 4.6%, with soaring gasoline prices and US-Iran conflict weighing.
Preliminary survey results released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed that the US consumer sentiment index for September fell to 47.8 from 51.7 in August, lower than all economists' forec
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Houthis reportedly take control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, threatening key alternative shipping route to Strait of Hormuz
The Iran-backed Houthi forces have reportedly taken control over most of the western Red Sea coastal line. Experts fear this development threatens the key alternative shipping route to the Strait of H
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Donald Trump to Visit Ireland on Saturday Amid Widespread Protests Over Gaza
Former US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Ireland this Saturday, but his visit is largely unwelcome among the Irish public. A recent poll indicates that 69% of respondents disapprove of Tru
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Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre stated that Canadian trade could help the US curb inflation, but the Trump administration would need to lift tariffs on Canada.
Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre stated on "Bloomberg Opinion" that Canada's oil and mineral resources could help alleviate inflationary pressures in the United States, but only if
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Russian strikes on Kyiv fuel stations kill two, marking second day of attacks
Russian drone attacks on two fuel stations in Kyiv on Friday killed two people and injured others, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. This marks the second consecutive day of strikes on fuel station
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Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stated that early buffers in the oil market have been "depleted," and the risk of oil price increases from the Iran war is now higher.
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stated that early buffers in the oil market have been "depleted," and the risk of oil price increases from the Iran war is now higher.
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Al Jazeera: US and Israeli Officials Accused of Distorting UN Data, Claiming No Hunger in Gaza and Even an "Obesity Problem"
U.S. and Israeli officials are accused of using UN data on declining acute malnutrition cases in Gaza to claim there is no hunger problem, and even an "obesity problem," in the strip. Al Jazeera repor
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PUTIN: WEST IS RESORTING TO DIRECT DESTRUCTION OF FACILITIES AND PIPELINES IN AN EFFORT TO MAINTAIN ITS ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP
PUTIN: WEST IS RESORTING TO DIRECT DESTRUCTION OF FACILITIES AND PIPELINES IN AN EFFORT TO MAINTAIN ITS ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP
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Houthis to Announce 'Large-Scale' Military Operation at 4 PM Local Time, Markets on Alert for Escalation
Houthis to Announce 'Large-Scale' Military Operation at 4 PM Local Time, Markets on Alert for Escalation
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Ukraine Says It Hit Major Oil Refinery in Russia’s Volga Region
Ukraine said it hit Rosneft PJSC’s major oil refinery in the Volga region as Kyiv intensified its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure. Ukraine’s General Staff stated in a Telegram message t
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Iran's Foreign Ministry Accuses IAEA of Politicizing Nuclear Assessments to Justify Military Action, Warns of Accountability
Iran's Foreign Ministry accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General of politicizing technical nuclear assessments, claiming they have been used to build the case for
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The acting Secretary of the U.S. Navy acknowledged that an Iranian attack severely damaged a naval base in Bahrain and is evaluating the base's future; Iran's Foreign Minister responded by stating that their armed forces "severely damaged" a U.S. military base; multiple U.S. military aircraft were damaged at a base in Jordan.
Acting U.S. Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao stated on Wednesday that a U.S. military facility in Bahrain suffered significant damage in recent conflicts with Iran, and Washington is evaluating the futu
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Brent crude futures fell 3.58% to $103.78 per barrel on Friday, while WTI crude dropped 2.17% to $99.23 per barrel, after both recorded their first double-digit weekly gains in months, breaking above $100.
Brent and WTI crude futures ended their respective five- and eight-day winning streaks. This followed a surge in oil prices driven by geopolitical factors such as escalating conflict in the Middle Eas
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European natural gas prices are set for their biggest weekly gain since July, as the expanding Middle East conflict exacerbates concerns about energy supply disruptions.
European natural gas prices are set for their biggest weekly gain since July, as the expanding Middle East conflict exacerbates concerns about energy supply disruptions.
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Yemeni government forces withdraw from Perim Island in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to two Yemeni governmental sources.
Yemeni government forces withdraw from Perim Island in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to two Yemeni governmental sources.
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Armed Israeli settlers in military uniforms are seizing land and attacking Palestinian communities in the West Bank with near-total impunity
An Al Jazeera report details instances of settlers, some identified as army reservists, operating with broad autonomy and disregarding military authority. The EU sanctioned the Israeli organization Ha
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi and Pakistan's Army Chief Munir discussed de-escalation of US-Iran conflict and a potential return to diplomacy, a Pakistani security official told Reuters.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi and Pakistan's Army Chief Munir discussed de-escalation of US-Iran conflict and a potential return to diplomacy, a Pakistani security official told Reuters.
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Middle East Tensions Show Signs of Easing: Iran and GCC to Meet on September 14 to Discuss Strait of Hormuz Agreement, Houthis Announce Ceasefire on Red Sea West Coast
Iran's Foreign Minister and the foreign ministers of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are scheduled to meet on September 14 (next Monday) in Salalah, Oman, to seek support for an inter
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Brent Oil Trades Near $107 as Houthi-Saudi Fighting Escalates
Brent crude oil traded near $107 a barrel as fighting between Yemen-based Houthi militants and Saudi-backed forces intensified. The global benchmark surged more than 6% in the previous session and is
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China Dips Back Into Oil Market, Keen to Shore Up Inventory as Hormuz Hostilities Stoking Prices
Analysts say China is returning to the oil market, eager to replenish its inventory after a significant reduction had cushioned the impact of the war, with renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran and Gulf States to Meet on Hormuz Deal, Aiming to Ease Hostilities and Reopen Strait
Regional states hope a temporary shipping agreement between Iran and Oman can offer a pathway to ease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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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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Oil prices fall on rumors of Hormuz Strait reopening, but Iran disputes reports
Oil prices fell after reports suggested Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if U.S. military pressure eases and the blockade on Iranian ports is lifted. However, Iranian sources h
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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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LIC reportedly leads bidding in NSE's $2.4 billion India IPO
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Natural gas is up 5.96% today, currently trading at $3.005.
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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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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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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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