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UN mission finds evidence signaling U.S. war crimes in Iran; Washington rejects report
A United Nations fact-finding mission stated on Thursday there are "reasonable grounds" to believe U.S. forces committed war crimes during the Iran war, citing a Tomahawk missile strike on a primary s
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Oil prices fell on Friday, with Brent crude down 0.94% to $103.83 per barrel and WTI crude down 0.88% to $101.01 per barrel.
Oil prices fell on Friday as the market weighed hopes of increased crude supply from Saudi Arabia, offsetting concerns from a new round of attacks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels. Repor
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South Korea's Finance Minister vows diplomatic efforts and import diversification to address energy price volatility
South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol stated on Friday that the government will closely monitor energy price volatility and maintain an emergency response system. He made the remarks during a me
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Oil drops for third straight day as supply concerns ease and traders eye US-Iran diplomacy
Oil dropped for a third day as supply concerns eased and traders looked to the next round of diplomacy that’ll shape the US-Iran war.
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Russia and China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions, ending Security Council's watchdog panel
The US-backed resolution, shut down on Thursday, would have authorized UN experts to continue monitoring sanctions reimposed last year after Western powers accused Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear p
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Analysis indicates: Wall Street's "TACO trade" strategy, betting on Donald Trump's concessions on the Iran issue, became invalid in September.
MarketWatch analysis indicates that over the past six months, investors would buy the dip when Donald Trump threatened Iran, as he always backed down, a strategy dubbed "TACO trading." However, since
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The U.S. will allow Iran's president and foreign minister, along with other delegation members, to attend UN meetings but will impose travel restrictions.
BBC News reports that the U.S. government has issued visas to Iranian officials, allowing them to travel to New York next week for the United Nations General Assembly. The delegation includes Iranian
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US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange BitBank, accusing it of transferring Bitcoin for IRGC.
The U.S. Treasury Department stated that Hormuz Safe Platform, which was previously sanctioned, has been using BitBank since June to transfer collected payments, which were then used by the Islamic Re
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Malaysia's national energy company, Petronas, plans to increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production by 38% by 2035 to replace unstable Middle Eastern supplies.
Malaysia's national energy company, Petronas, plans to increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production by 38% by 2035 to replace unstable Middle Eastern supplies.
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Trump administration approves $24bn sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The deal is seen as a win for Riyadh as it is embroiled in a regional crisis triggered by the Iran war.
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Israelis protest outside 'NAZA' filmmaker's home, chanting 'death to traitors'
Dozens of Israelis protested outside the family home of the filmmaker behind the movie 'NAZA', chanting 'death to traitors'. The protest comes amid ongoing tensions, as Palestinians in the occupied We
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Trump: Significant progress made on establishing a US military base in Poland, location to be announced soon.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, thanking Polish President Karol Nawrocki for his leadership, stating that significant progress is being made on establishing a U
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Wife of American Scholar Detained in China Calls on Trump to Raise Husband's Release During Xi Meeting Next Week
Sylvia Zin, wife of American scholar U Min Zin, testified before Congress, expressing her deep hope that President Trump would raise her husband's case with Chinese President Xi Jinping at next week's
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Donald Trump stated that he faces "major decisions" in the next phase of the Iran conflict, including whether to take further military action against Tehran.
Donald Trump stated that he plans to use the upcoming UN meeting to directly solicit input from regional allies such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman regarding next steps. He
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Iran downed at least 2 unmanned American aircraft in recent days, U.S. officials tell CBS News.
Iran downed at least 2 unmanned American aircraft in recent days, U.S. officials tell CBS News.
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Van Nostrand, CIO of Lazard Asset Management: Geopolitics, oil price volatility, and high interest rates reinforce Lazard's view that the market is entering a supply-side era, where outcomes are driven by supply shocks rather than consumer demand.
Van Nostrand, CIO of Lazard Asset Management: Geopolitics, oil price volatility, and high interest rates reinforce Lazard's view that the market is entering a supply-side era, where outcomes are drive
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Saudi Aramco seeks fuel supplies in the Mediterranean region after attacks on its energy facilities.
Saudi Aramco has been seeking to procure thousands of tons of diesel in the Mediterranean region after a series of attacks on its energy facilities in recent weeks.
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JERA CEO Yukio Kanno expects LNG spot prices to continue rising due to low European inventories and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
JERA CEO Yukio Kanno expects LNG spot prices to continue rising due to low European inventories and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lebanon Security Talks in Paris Focus on Post-UNIFIL Alternatives Amid Renewed Israeli Attacks
European and Arab military chiefs, joined by French President Emmanuel Macron, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, and a senior US military official, are meeting in Paris today.
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UK charities and protest groups condemn Israeli threat to ban their representatives after UK sanctions
British charities, Palestinian advocacy organisations, and the proscribed Palestine Action group have condemned an official Israeli letter recommending their representatives and activists be barred fr
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Al Jazeera Commentary: Trump's remarks on the Houthis may signal the limitations of US security commitments in the Middle East
Al Jazeera commented that US President Donald Trump's remarks on September 12 regarding the Houthi movement might suggest the limitations of US security commitments in the Middle East. In Dublin, Trum
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Analyst Sutcliffe: Houthi aim is leverage over Saudi Arabia
Megan Sutcliffe, Principal Analyst for the Middle East and Africa at Sibylline, stated that the Houthi attacks in the region are aimed at gaining leverage over Saudi Arabia.
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EU Spokesperson Responds to Trump's Threats, States Canada Agreement "Not Aimed at Anyone"
An EU spokesperson stated that the agreement with Canada "is not directed against anyone," but rather "for our common strength." This follows warnings from US President Donald Trump, who had previousl
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Thailand seeks more crude oil supplies outside Middle East, reducing reliance to below 30% from 60%
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan stated that oil supply disruptions are prompting Thailand, like many other countries, to accelerate its energy transition. He added that Thailand has diversified its oi
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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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