Geopolitics
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U.S. Central Command stated that 100 merchant vessels have been rerouted in the past 60 days since the resumption of the blockade against Iran.
U.S. Central Command stated that 100 merchant vessels have been rerouted in the past 60 days since the resumption of the blockade against Iran.
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Former U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz: IAEA losing access to Iran deepens blind spots in nuclear program monitoring.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz stated that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) losing access to Iran has created serious monitoring gaps, making it increasingly difficult to deter
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Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island, tightening control over Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Houthi forces have taken control of Mayun Island, also known as Perim, a strategic volcanic island in the heart of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The takeover, confirmed on Friday by both Yemen's internati
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Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow: Houthi attacks pose a major setback to U.S. strategy of stabilizing regional oil flows, Iran's nuclear activities raise new concerns.
Ray Takeyh, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, stated on Bloomberg Television that renewed Houthi attacks represent a significant setback for the U.S. strategy to stabilize regional
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Iranian MP Mohseni-Sani Declares Tehran No Longer Bound by Nuclear Treaty, Driving Brent Crude to $110
Mohammadreza Mohseni-Sani, a member of Iran's parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated on September 12 that Tehran no longer considers the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (
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BAHRAIN SAYS IT WILL NOT TAKE PART IN MEETING WITH IRAN OVER HORMUZ STRAIT - STATE MEDIA
BAHRAIN SAYS IT WILL NOT TAKE PART IN MEETING WITH IRAN OVER HORMUZ STRAIT - STATE MEDIA
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Yahoo Finance Analysis: Bitcoin has historically performed poorly in September, but typically sees strong rebounds in October and November.
Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that after Bitcoin surged 25% in August, September has historically been a poor performing month, with an average return of -2.93%, earning it the nickname "Rektember.
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Yemeni government forces claim to have launched airstrikes near Mocha targeting Houthi members and vehicles, following the Houthis' complete control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Yemeni government forces spokesperson Majed Abdullah Nazili stated that they launched airstrikes on Houthi militants and their vehicles along the Red Sea coast on Saturday, destroying vehicles and wea
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Trump criticized European trade, energy, and immigration policies, and expressed disappointment that NATO allies did not assist the United States in resolving the Strait of Hormuz issue.
During his visit to Ireland, Donald Trump criticized Europe for "destroying itself" on trade, energy, and immigration issues, and expressed disappointment that European NATO allies failed to assist th
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Canada seeks $1 trillion from investors looking for a haven from Trump, as Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts a summit to fund decoupling from an increasingly hostile US
Canada seeks $1 trillion from investors looking for a haven from Trump, as Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts a summit to fund decoupling from an increasingly hostile US
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Trump on Saudi pipeline attack: Houthis don't want to fight with us
Trump on Saudi pipeline attack: Houthis don't want to fight with us
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Trump says Iran likely responsible for Saudi oil pipeline attack
Trump says Iran likely responsible for Saudi oil pipeline attack
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BRICS Agrees Joint Declaration Condemning Unilateral War Amid Iran Conflict
BRICS members have agreed on a joint declaration condemning unilateral war by any country, four sources told Reuters, though the statement is unlikely to name specific nations. The agreement follows e
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Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces struck Ukrainian steel plants in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih, and two cargo vessels in the Black Sea port of Chornomorsk.
The ministry stated on Saturday that these strikes targeted industrial facilities across Ukraine, including Zaporizhstal and Interpipe Steel complexes. The attacks followed Ukrainian drone launches on
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Iranian lawmaker says Tehran rejects unconditional talks with US, deeming them "futile."
Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi stated that Tehran would not negotiate with the United States without its conditions being met, calling such talks "futile" otherwise. This statement comes amid pushes b
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UN officials warn Ukraine faces "most difficult winter" since full-scale Russian invasion.
Alexander De Croo, head of the United Nations Development Programme, told the BBC that Russia's "systematic" targeting of Ukraine's energy infrastructure could lead to a "humanitarian catastrophe" if
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The U.S. has restricted air defense time slots for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz to two designated periods per day, following an increase in Iranian attacks.
The U.S. has restricted air defense time slots for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz to two designated periods per day, following an increase in Iranian attacks.
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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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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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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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South Korea's antitrust regulator opens preliminary review of Uber's planned $13.7B acquisition of Delivery Hero
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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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