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Israeli airstrike on Gaza City kills one Palestinian, injures one child.
Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that the airstrike occurred on Friday in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in western Gaza City. Additionally, Gaza's Ministry of Health warned on Wednesday that the
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BBC: Russia intensifies missile attacks on Kyiv, warning time cut to 4 minutes, residents exhausted
According to the BBC, Russia has intensified the frequency and intensity of its attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in recent months, changing tactics to rely more on ballistic missiles. This has
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AI Hallucination Nearly Triggers US Military Operation Against Chinese Vessel, Averting Conflict
A U.S. military operation against a Chinese vessel, with aircraft already in the air, was aborted at the last minute after officials discovered the intelligence driving it was hallucinated by an AI ch
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US Pentagon: Military operations against Iran have cost $43.6 billion, excluding losses to Middle East bases.
The Pentagon has informed Congress that as of September 3, 2026, the U.S. has spent $43.6 billion on military operations against Iran, Bloomberg reported. This includes approximately $11.2 billion in
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Trump: The United States will forever have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland to secure and defend its security
Trump: The United States will forever have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland to secure and defend its security
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Syria arrests five former air force officers over alleged involvement in civilian airstrikes
Syrian security forces announced on Friday, September 18, the arrest of five former air force officers, including a major-general, accused of using air force assets and command centers to conduct inte
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US stocks were mixed, as inflation concerns and Middle East conflicts offset AI optimism.
US stocks were mixed, as inflation concerns and Middle East conflicts offset AI optimism.
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Trump: Iran war will end soon
Trump: Iran war will end soon
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Israeli forces advanced and shelled in southern Lebanon, injuring two people, before withdrawing from the outskirts of a town.
Israel shelled Chaqra in the Bint Jbeil district of Nabatieh province, injuring two people who were hospitalized, Lebanon's National News Agency reported on Friday. The Israeli army also fired shells
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KKR executive McVey advises investors to shift towards private markets, stating that geopolitical factors and fiscal deficits are eroding the traditional equity-bond hedging model.
KKR executive McVey advises investors to shift towards private markets, stating that geopolitical factors and fiscal deficits are eroding the traditional equity-bond hedging model.
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Russian Drones Threaten Western Officials Visiting Kyiv, Polish PM Warns of Potential Russian Escalation
Russian drones are threatening the safety of Ukrainian, US, and European officials traveling to and from Kyiv. On September 13, a Russian drone attacked a train locomotive in Ukraine near the Polish b
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U.S. manufacturing output unexpectedly fell 0.3% in August, the first decline this year, with capacity utilization dropping to a five-month low.
U.S. manufacturing output fell 0.3% in August, far below economists' forecast of a 0.3% increase and the first decline this year, data from the Federal Reserve showed on Friday. Factory capacity utili
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China's shipbuilding orders nearly triple, boosted by Iran war
China's shipbuilding orders nearly triple, boosted by Iran war
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Russia seizes assets of Swiss Nestle and three French firms, summons UK envoy over Ukraine support
Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Britain's charge d'affaires on Friday to protest the UK's increased weapons supply to Ukraine, calling it an endorsement of 'terrorism'. Separately, President Putin
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Al Jazeera Analysis: Iran's Pressure in the Middle East Strains Relations with Gulf States
Commentators note that Tehran's pressure in the Middle East is increasingly straining its relations with Gulf states. This follows Iran's direct attack on Saudi Arabia, which led Riyadh to expel Iran'
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Chinese vessel rams Philippine government ship in South China Sea, causing severe damage
The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday accused a China Coast Guard vessel of carrying out dangerous military manoeuvres before hitting the BRP Datu Magat Salamat off the coast of Palawan province. The P
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney applies to join the UK-led JEF military partnership to counter trade war with the US.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) military partnership on Wednesday during a visit to the United Kingdom, aiming to diversify diplomatic an
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Pakistani Senior Military Officers Pledge to Defend Saudi Arabia "At All Costs" Amid Escalating Houthi Attacks
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, head of Pakistan's military media wing, told Saudi media on Thursday that Pakistan would support Saudi Arabia diplomatically and militarily, emphasizing that
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Saudi Aramco reportedly cuts European crude allocations for October, extending supply disruptions due to East-West pipeline attack
Saudi Aramco has informed European customers they will receive no crude allocations next month, prolonging supply disruptions caused by the attack on the East-West pipeline. The halt has already promp
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Russia kicks off parliamentary elections, Ukraine launches drone swarm at Moscow and other regions
Moscow's mayor reported that over 350 Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian capital on Friday morning, with 64 shot down as they approached the city. The attack comes as Russia holds its first parliam
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Philippines Says China Coast Guard Rammed Its Fisheries Boat
The Philippine government said a China Coast Guard vessel rammed its fisheries boat, which was on a mission to deliver fuel to Filipino fishermen in the disputed South China Sea.
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Will facilitate US-DPRK dialogue and reiterates no troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
Lee Jae-myung stated on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump wishes to engage in dialogue with North Korea, and South Korea is conducting preliminary coordination for this. He reiterated three time
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SK Group has transferred three vice chairmen to SK Hynix to address global chip business expansion and complex geopolitical landscapes.
SK Group has transferred three vice chairmen to its chipmaker SK Hynix, including So Jin-woo, who previously oversaw SK China, Yu Jeong-joon, who led North American operations, and Lee Hyung-hee. This
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Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb, bypassing EU delays
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated that Rome would not wait for a joint decision from the European Union, warning of severe economic consequences if the waterway became impassable. The Bab al-Mand
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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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