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FT: The Saudi relief valve is being closed, as Houthis’ Red Sea blockage remains largely an oil shock rather than a general threat to trade
FT: The Saudi relief valve is being closed, as Houthis’ Red Sea blockage remains largely an oil shock rather than a general threat to trade
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GasBuddy Analyst: Americans have spent an additional $109.2 billion on gasoline and diesel since March, with the daily increase currently around $730 million.
According to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, U.S. consumers and truckers have spent an estimated $109.2 billion more on gasoline and diesel since March 1 compared to the same
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Trump Rejects Warnings of AI Slowdown, Chinese State Media Calls AI Deceleration a "Cold War Playbook" Against China
Donald Trump, the US President, dismissed warnings about slowing down artificial intelligence (AI) development as "wacky." Meanwhile, Chinese state media described Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call fo
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A U.S. miner has signed a tungsten mining agreement with Rwanda, aiming to establish a Western supply chain and reduce reliance on China.
An American miner is partnering with the Rwandan government to source and process tungsten from the African nation, a move aimed at building Western supply chains for strategic metals to reduce relian
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Oil Prices Rise Over 3% as Houthi Attacks Continue and Hormuz Talks Postponed
Brent crude futures gained as much as 3.5% to $108.41 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 3.9% to $102.84 a barrel. The surge follows renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim ballistic missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, government forces advance in Taiz
The Houthi group stated on Monday that they launched attacks on military facilities and infrastructure, including aircraft hangars, radar installations, runways, and ammunition depots at King Khalid a
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US markets focus on oil, geopolitics, Treasury yields, and Fed positioning amid light data calendar
With a light US economic data calendar, market attention shifts to oil prices, Middle East geopolitics, Treasury yields, and the Federal Reserve's stance. Key events include Canada's CPI release at 8:
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Israeli Culture Minister threatens to revoke citizenship of filmmakers over Gaza documentary
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar stated he would move to revoke the citizenship of Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their documentary "NAZA" won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festiva
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Okinawa's first conservative governor in 12 years, Genta Koja, elected on Sept 13, clears way for Japan defense buildup near Taiwan
The election of Genta Koja, Okinawa's first conservative governor in 12 years, could pave the way for a sweeping military buildup in Japan's southernmost prefecture, with consequences stretching acros
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Yemen's Houthis intensify fighting, advancing on Saudi-backed government strongholds of Marib and Taiz
Yemen's Houthis intensify fighting, advancing on Saudi-backed government strongholds of Marib and Taiz
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Seoul stocks open sharply lower, KOSPI down 3.14% amid Mideast uncertainty
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) opened down 217.3 points to 6,692.61 on Monday. This decline occurred as geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East pushed up oil prices, buc
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Developing Asian nations face a $7 billion gas bill and rethink LNG's future as US-Iran war cuts supply by a fifth
The loss of a fifth of liquefied natural gas supply due to the US-Iran war is blowing out costs for Asia’s developing markets, forcing a rethink of the fuel’s long-term future in the region.
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Iran-Gulf States' Planned Sept 14 Hormuz Talks Postponed, Omani FM Says
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced on Sunday that a planned September 14 meeting in Oman between Iran and Gulf states, aimed at discussing possible Strait of Hormuz arrangements, has been
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A vessel was attacked and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
A vessel was attacked and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
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Israel's intensified war in south Lebanon solidifies displacement crisis, with 330,000 people still displaced
More than six months after Israel intensified its war on Lebanon, the displacement crisis is slowly solidifying. According to estimates by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), approxima
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is willing to meet with Putin at the G20 summit in December.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that he is willing to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks at the G20 summit in Miami, USA, in Decemb
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Trump says he doesn't care if Gulf nations meet with Iran
Trump says he doesn't care if Gulf nations meet with Iran
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Al Jazeera Analysis: Iran War Reveals BRICS' Limits in Translating Economic Weight into Geopolitical Sway
The analysis highlights that the BRICS bloc struggled to achieve a unified stance on the US-Israel war on Iran, failing to condemn the US directly in its summit declaration. This demonstrates the diff
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Al Jazeera Analysis: Houthi Escalation in Yemen Could Backfire, Leading to a Unified Front in the Red Sea Region
Al Jazeera noted in an analysis that the Houthis and Iran are attempting to gain leverage through escalating actions in Yemen, but this move could backfire, leading to the formation of a united front
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Saudi Pipeline Outage Threatens 4% Global Oil Supply Loss Unless Pumping Resumes Within Days
Traders and sources indicate that the outage of a Saudi pipeline could lead to a loss of 4% of global oil supply if pumping does not resume within days. Saudi Arabia reportedly has storage at Yanbu fo
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Yemen Conflict Escalates: Saudi Arabia launched over 100 airstrikes against Houthi forces in the past 48 hours, as government troops regroup in Marib.
Al Jazeera reported that Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels clashed on multiple fronts, with Saudi Arabia launching over 100 airstrikes against Houthi positions in the past 48 hours to halt th
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Ukraine Says Passenger Train Headed to Warsaw Is Hit by Drone
Ukraine's foreign minister stated that a passenger train traveling from Kyiv to Warsaw was hit by a Russian drone just kilometers from the Polish border on Sunday morning. This incident occurred as Ru
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Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip kills at least 2 Palestinians and injures 13.
Medical personnel stated that the attack, which occurred on Sunday in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood of Gaza City, resulted in dismembered bodies. The Israeli military claimed its targets were two Hamas
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Iran’s President Pezeshkian: ‘We are not at war with Saudi Arabia’
Iran’s President Pezeshkian: ‘We are not at war with Saudi Arabia’
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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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