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According to Fox News, a U.S. contractor vessel sailing near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by Iranian drones and missiles this week.
The attack comes amid ongoing threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints. Market analysis suggests that further attacks on U.S.-linked
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Conflict escalated in Yemen's Taiz province, displacing nearly 66,000 people between August 10 and September 15.
Al Jazeera reported that displaced persons camps in Yemen's Taiz province are overcrowded following recent Houthi offensives. The UNHCR stated that at least 100,000 people have fled their homes since
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CNBC: Iran war adds $1,760 to US consumer bills per household; oil prices and US Treasury yields hit multi-year highs this Tuesday.
CNBC reported that the war between the U.S. and Iran has led to soaring oil prices and rising government bond yields, pushing up energy and borrowing costs for American households and forcing consumer
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Saudi Arabia Sells Up to 20M Barrels of Spot Oil This Week for Ship-to-Ship Transfer After Key Pipeline Outage
Saudi Arabia has sold as many as 20 million barrels of crude oil in the spot market this week, to be picked up from just outside the Strait of Hormuz for this month and next via ship-to-ship (STS) tra
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India summons Pakistani diplomat over naval collision in Arabian Sea, accusing Pakistan of violating 1991 bilateral agreement
India has summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi to protest a collision between the two countries’ navies in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that a Pakistani nav
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Japanese Refiners Rush for Oman Crude After Saudi Pipeline Shutdown
Some refiners in Japan this week rushed to buy Oman's crude for earlier loadings after Saudi Arabia shut down its key pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, traders with knowledge of the purchases t
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warns Europe against attacking Russia, says "war will be short"
Lavrov stated that Moscow has no intention of attacking Europe, but issued a stark warning against any European strike on Russia, invoking an earlier warning from President Vladimir Putin.
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Russian drone strike near Ukraine front line kills at least five, injures seven
The attack on Wednesday hit a bus near the city of Nikopol in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. Separately, an explosion was heard in Kyiv, and Russian strikes caused a fire at a warehouse there. Russi
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Palestinian human rights lawyer Noura Erakat arrested in Florida after speaking against Israel Bonds investment
Noura Erakat was arrested during a public budget hearing where she spoke against a billion-dollar investment in Israel Bonds. At least 100 other residents protesting the investment were also forced to
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Ukraine Sanctions Envoy Pressures Asia: Russian Missiles Contain Asian Chips; Russian Forces Could Retreat in Six Months if Oil Revenue Halved
Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Ukraine's sanctions policy commissioner, stated in Singapore that sanctions are the most effective means of compelling Moscow to engage in serious peace talks. He noted that compone
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Middle East conflict expansion leads to oil price hikes; Asian refiners consider reducing operating rates and limiting fuel exports.
Middle East conflict expansion leads to oil price hikes; Asian refiners consider reducing operating rates and limiting fuel exports.
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Saudi Arabia claims Houthi drones attacked Mecca, Houthis deny; escalating conflict weighs on oil prices, Brent crude hovers at four-month high
Saudi Arabia stated on Wednesday that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone before it entered Mecca's airspace. However, the Houthis denied this claim, calling it an "old li
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Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun warned countries to stop provocations, called for shared security governance and military cooperation, and cautioned against the resurgence of hegemonism and historical revisionism, in a speech at the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing. The speech did not name the US or Japan.
Dong Jun spoke on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, urging a more inclusive approach to international tensions and proposing deeper military cooperation and a shar
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Iraqi PM Zaidi faces struggle to control armed factions after Saudi oil pipeline attack; senior source points to 'splinter' group
A senior Iraqi Interior Ministry source believes a resistance 'splinter' group was responsible for the September 10 drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, which originated from Iraqi t
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone headed for Mecca, warns pilgrim security is 'red line'
Saudi Arabia stated that its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels before it entered the restricted airspace over Mecca on Tuesday evening. The Saudi-l
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US charges five people linked to Russian ‘assassination network’
The indictment marks a rare accusation of alleged Kremlin-backed plots on American soil.
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Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 cabin ripped apart after emergency landing in Mashhad, Iran, due to burst tyre and engine damage
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 returned to Mashhad airport in Iran after suffering a burst tyre and engine damage shortly after takeoff. Iran faces difficulties obtaining spare parts and maintenance s
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Argentina to file new legal complaints against oil firms near Falkland Islands, prepares tougher sanctions; Trump reconsiders US support for UK sovereignty
Argentina's government announced it will file new legal complaints against companies exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), intensifying its campaign against businesses operating in t
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Nikkei Asia: The U.S. Navy is considering procuring warships from Japan and South Korea to counter the rapid expansion of the Chinese navy.
Multiple naval officials told Nikkei Asia that the move is aimed at seeking quick options to keep pace with China's naval buildup, as Washington rebuilds its shipbuilding base. The move is considered
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Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment, accusing U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin of engaging in unauthorized military action against Iran without congressional approval.
Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Tuesday formally introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth, accusing him of abuse of power for ordering hostile actions agains
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Japan's Inpex sees strong buyer interest in Indonesia LNG amid Hormuz closure, citing Mideast tensions
The Japanese energy group's Abadi liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Indonesia is attracting strong buyer interest, as Middle East tensions highlight the value of energy resources that can bypass
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AWS says it cannot restore service to some facilities in Bahrain and the UAE six months after the Iranian attack.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) stated on Tuesday that more than six months after some of its cloud facilities in Bahrain and the UAE were hit by drone attacks during the early stages of the Iran war, the d
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CBO warns that a US-Iran war would deplete missile interceptors, and a shortage would be "particularly problematic" in a potential conflict with China over Taiwan.
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported on Tuesday that the war between the U.S. and Iran has depleted up to two-thirds of America's missile defense interceptors, and replenishing the stoc
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Egypt's Sisi meets Saudi Crown Prince MBS, backs call for secure Red Sea navigation as Suez Canal revenues drop $7bn
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Tuesday, expressing support for Saudi Arabia's call to ensure secure and unhindered navigation in the R
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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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North Korea Rejects UN Nuclear Watchdog Resolution, Calls Its Nuclear Status Irreversible, and Accuses It of Double Standards
North Korea's Foreign Ministry on Saturday rejected a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) criticizing its nuclear weapons program, stating that its status as a nuclear power is
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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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