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Saudi Arabia reported that projectiles fired by Houthi militants struck the Jizan region in southern Saudi Arabia, injuring two people and damaging a mosque.
Saudi civil defense authorities reported that projectiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saturday struck al-Tuwal province in Saudi Arabia's southern Jizan region, injuring two people and damaging
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Iraq has closed three border crossings with Iran and is investigating drone attacks on Saudi oil pipelines.
The Iraqi government has temporarily closed three border crossings with Iran while investigating drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, confirming the attacks were launched from withi
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Japan's Nidec to exit Cambodia production over Thailand border conflict, shifting to Thai base
Japan's motor maker Nidec will withdraw from production in Cambodia due to the impact of the border dispute with Thailand, and will shift its production to a Thai base.
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Bulgaria Investigates Weapons Base Fire, EMCO Calls It Sabotage
Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev stated that authorities do not rule out the possibility of "external interference." EMCO, a private defense company that supplies weapons to Ukraine, calle
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Modi and Xi agree to look beyond 'differences' at New Delhi talks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, emphasizing that "differences should not become disputes" and the n
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Iranian source to Tasnim News Agency: Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened under Iran-Oman understanding
Iranian source to Tasnim News Agency: Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened under Iran-Oman understanding
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Al Jazeera analysis: Houthi attacks raise questions about Mecca Pact activation; Pakistan and Turkiye may expand support, but direct intervention in Yemen unlikely
The analysis notes that Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have brought the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement into focus. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated earlier this week that the pact would
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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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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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