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Oil prices surge past $108, Brent crude hits $108.88/barrel, as Saudi pipeline shutdown, Houthi attacks and Libya disruptions fuel supply fears
Brent crude climbed 3% to $108.88 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 4.7% to $106.12 per barrel on Tuesday. The rally is driven by continued uncertainty over the reopening of Saudi
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Pentagon watchdog warns of munitions ‘shortfall’ after US spent $22bn on ordnance in first four months of Iran war
A Pentagon inspector general warned of “industrial base bottlenecks” after the US military spent $22 billion on ordnance in the first four months of the Iran war, leading to a munitions shortfall.
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Iran's foreign minister claims hundreds of U.S. military sites hit and dozens of aircraft damaged
Iran's foreign minister rejected claims that Iran is defenseless, asserting that these figures were based on Pentagon information and that Tehran will disclose additional details "in due course." The
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Saudi East-West Pipeline Could Restart Within Days, Easing Oil Supply Fears
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West Pipeline, which previously moved 4-5 million barrels per day (roughly 4-5% of global supply), could resume crude flows
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U.S. military and Gulf nations begin daytime oil tanker transits in Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military and Gulf nations have begun daytime oil tanker transits in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported, citing a U.S. official. Previously, escorted transits were reportedly limited primari
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Al Jazeera analysis: China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf, can gain leverage through trade and technology
The analysis suggests that China's growing influence in the Gulf region is primarily driven by economic leverage through trade and technology, rather than military overreach. It notes that China benef
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IEA Slashes 2026 Global Oil Demand Forecast to 2.5M BPD Decline, Second-Worst in 60 Years, Citing Iran War
The International Energy Agency (IEA) in its September report revised its outlook by more than 3 million barrels per day in eight months. The agency now projects worldwide consumption will fall by 2.5
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Brent, US Crude Futures Rise by More Than $3 After Shipping Sources Tell Reuters Oil Loadings at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Port of Yanbu Have Been Suspended
Brent, US Crude Futures Rise by More Than $3 After Shipping Sources Tell Reuters Oil Loadings at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Port of Yanbu Have Been Suspended
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Satellite image reveals major damage to crucial Saudi oil pipeline, potentially cutting 3.6 million barrels per day of supply
Satellite imagery confirms a key East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia has been severely damaged following a strike last week, which experts tell BBC Verify could reduce global oil supplies by as muc
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We have had good private discussions with China on Iranian financial links
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We have had good private discussions with China on Iranian financial links
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LNG Buyers Accelerate Talks to Buy More US Fuel Amid Hormuz Disruption Risk
Liquefied natural gas buyers are accelerating discussions to buy more fuel from the US as the Iran war and turmoil over the Strait of Hormuz forces them to seek alternatives to suppliers in the Middle
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South Korea to host first presidential summit with five Central Asian states on Wednesday, aiming to boost regional clout and economic ties
The summit, dubbed "historic" by local media, seeks to deepen economic engagement in critical minerals, energy, digital technologies, and transport. Central Asian states are positioning themselves as
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Russia Boosts Oil Exports to Highest Since May Amid Middle East War and Saudi Strikes
Russia's crude shipments jumped the most since May, driven by soaring oil prices due to the Middle East conflict and recent strikes on Saudi infrastructure.
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Oman and U.S. Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional De-escalation, Reaffirm Closer Coordination
Oman’s Foreign Minister held a phone call with his U.S. counterpart to discuss rapidly evolving regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions and contain the fallout. The two also discussed cre
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Indonesia's state-owned energy company Pertamina is considering investing in upstream oil and gas projects in Guyana and Suriname to enhance energy security.
The Indonesian government stated that this move aims to diversify Indonesia's oil and gas supply and reduce its reliance on Middle Eastern imports. Grata Endah Werdaningtyas, Director General for Amer
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Kremlin: Trump's proposal on ceasefire with Ukraine targeting energy infrastructure is a good idea
Kremlin: Trump's proposal on ceasefire with Ukraine targeting energy infrastructure is a good idea
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Denmark has summoned the Russian ambassador after accusing a Russian warship of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea.
The Danish government accused a Russian warship of firing two flares, one of which flew in close proximity, at a Danish military helicopter tracking the vessel in international waters in the Baltic Se
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China and India's LNG Demand Expected to Surge When Prices Normalize, Industry Executives Say
Industry executives at the Gastech conference stated that depressed LNG demand in China and India is a result of spiking prices due to the Middle East conflict. They anticipate consumption in these ke
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Iranian Government Jet Enters Saudi Airspace
An Iranian government aircraft (EP-IGF) has reportedly entered Saudi Arabian airspace. The flight is fueling speculation that a senior Iranian delegation may be heading to Riyadh in an effort to de-es
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The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip has worsened, leading to 73,786 deaths since last October.
Attacks in the Gaza Strip continue, with an Israeli airstrike on September 10 killing a family of four. Data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) shows th
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that if European countries were to accept 20,000-30,000 Gaza residents, the conflict would be "resolved."
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on September 12 that "the entire problem will be solved" if European countries each take in 20,000 to 30,000 residents from Gaza.
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Western countries announced sanctions on Israeli settlements, and Israel retaliated by demanding the UK close its consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days.
Twelve countries, including the UK, France, and Canada, announced on September 8 that they would impose restrictions or sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel respo
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Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a new round of attacks on Saudi Arabia, prompting the Kingdom to shut down its East-West Pipeline, which handles about 4% of global oil supply. Brent crude rose to $106.96 per barrel.
The attack led Saudi Arabia to shut down its East-West oil pipeline, exacerbating market concerns about persistent inflation and heightened geopolitical instability, thereby supporting gold's safe-hav
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U.S. Department of Defense report: Iran war cost $33.4 billion by end of June, with hundreds of buildings and dozens of aircraft damaged.
The Iran war has cost approximately $33.4 billion as of June 29, according to a report submitted to Congress by the U.S. Department of Defense on Monday. Of this, Iranian attacks caused $184 million i
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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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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, issues its first air raid alert since Houthi attacks escalated in July.
Saudi civil defense authorities issued air raid alerts in the capital Riyadh and several other regions on Friday evening and Saturday morning local time, following reports of explosions in the capital
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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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