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Former senior US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad reflects on America's decision-making failures in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars post-9/11.
Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the United Nations, stated in an interview with Al Jazeera that the United States made a series of spiraling decisions driven by fear
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Yemen's Houthi rebels have taken full control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait region. Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was preventatively shut down after an attack. On the 10th, the number of vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait plummeted to six.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have taken full control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait region, leading to the precautionary shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline after an attack. As a result, the numbe
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Japan is considering building a next-generation fast breeder nuclear reactor to reduce its reliance on imported uranium
The move comes as China and Russia lead in the development of this technology, which Japan hopes will enhance its energy independence. The Japan Atomic Energy Agency's prototype fast breeder reactor,
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Saudi Arabia says its East-West oil pipeline was hit by drones launched from Iraq
Iraq condemned the attack, with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordering an investigation into those responsible. Saudi Arabia stated it would not retaliate for now following a request from Baghdad, while
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Nikkei Asia: China's $11 billion Pinglu Canal completes lock tests, highlighting China's strategic pivot to Southeast Asia
Nikkei Asia reports that China's $11 billion Pinglu Canal project has completed its lock tests. The canal aims to connect China's southwestern region with the Beibu Gulf, providing inland provinces wi
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Declassified UK documents show Britain was aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
UK Foreign Office files, made public in 2024, reveal that British diplomats had recorded warnings about Israeli violence and human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank since 2002. These documents,
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Houthis attack Saudi East-West oil pipeline, threaten alternative route around Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude rises to $105.
Satellite imagery shows fire and thermal anomalies along Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, which transports 7 million barrels per day, suggesting a possible attack by Houthi rebels. This attack could
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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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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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CNBC reports: Nations and corporations are investing in underwater technology to address a "new arms race" for critical subsea infrastructure.
Governments and corporations are increasingly recognizing that future conflicts will not be limited to the air but will also extend to the seabed, CNBC reported. As concerns grow over the vulnerabilit
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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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