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Eight Months of US-Iran War Turns China Petrochemical Glut Into a Crunch, Setting Stage for Higher Industrial Material Prices
Eight Months of US-Iran War Turns China Petrochemical Glut Into a Crunch, Setting Stage for Higher Industrial Material Prices
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Netanyahu: Israeli Intelligence Warns Iran May Intervene in Next Week's Election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told The Jerusalem Post that Israeli intelligence has warned that Iran and its allies are seeking to influence next week's Israeli elections. He stressed that
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Iran and China Discuss Strengthening "Global South" Cooperation
According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran and China emphasized the necessity of "developing cooperation in the Global South." During Gharibabadi's meeting with Chinese Ambas
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US orders some personnel to leave Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks, including one on Saudi Aramco oilfield that killed two
The decision comes as two people were killed in a drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oilfield.
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BBC Analysis: US Diplomatic Efforts Fail to Bring Immediate Hope for Peace in Ukraine, Putin Currently Under No Pressure to End War
According to BBC reporter Rosenberg's analysis, immediate hopes for peace in Ukraine are dim after US envoy Steve Witkoff engaged in diplomatic contact with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian P
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The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of some diplomatic personnel from Saudi Arabia due to increasing threats from Houthi attacks, following multiple Houthi attacks that have already occurred within Saudi territory.
The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of some diplomatic personnel from Saudi Arabia due to increasing threats from Houthi attacks, following multiple Houthi attacks that have already oc
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U.S. State Department issues evacuation order, only for staff at the embassy in Saudi Arabia.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that the U.S. has issued an evacuation order solely for non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families stationed in Saudi Arabia. Pig
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Treasuries Slide After Middle East Strife Report Spurs Oil Gains
Treasuries Slide After Middle East Strife Report Spurs Oil Gains
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Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi drone attack on the Shaybah oil field, killing 2 people.
Saudi Arabia's air defense systems intercepted a Houthi drone attempting to attack Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oil field facilities, according to a post by the Saudi Ministry of Energy on the X platform. T
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Iran Rejects Latest Nuclear Proposals, Vows Not to Remove "A Single Gram of Enriched Uranium"
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated late Tuesday that "not a single gram of enriched uranium will be removed from Iran," despite new nuclear proposals reportedly of
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Nikkei Analysis: China's Stance on Russia-Japan Island Dispute Shifts Subtly, No Longer Supporting Japan's Claim to Disputed Islands
Nikkei analysis indicates that China is subtly shifting its stance in the island dispute between Russia and Japan, no longer adhering to the Mao-era position of supporting Japan's claims to the four d
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US State Dept. preparing ordered departure of some personnel and family members at US embassies across the Gulf, US officials say
US State Dept. preparing ordered departure of some personnel and family members at US embassies across the Gulf, US officials say
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened Iran's Supreme Leader, stating that overthrowing the Iranian government is the only way to eliminate the "threat."
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened Iran's Supreme Leader, stating that overthrowing the Iranian government is the only way to eliminate the "threat."
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Iran Says Exports to Africa Grew 28% Despite Trade Route Restrictions
Masoud Barahman, head of the Iran-Africa Joint Chamber of Commerce, stated that Iran's exports to Africa have increased by 28% despite restrictions on some trade routes. He made these remarks at an ev
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Houthis target Mukalla’s al-Rayyan Airport for the second time within hours
Air strikes have targeted Al-Rayyan Airport in the city of Mukalla, eastern Yemen, for the second time within hours. Earlier, the official spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces said the Houthis conduc
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The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed a drone flying from Yemen towards eastern Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed a drone flying from Yemen towards eastern Saudi Arabia.
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Iran's IRGC preparing to unveil new 'father of all bombs' weapon
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman Hossein Mohebbi stated they are in the preparation stage to reveal the weapon, which he described as "something new for the enemy," according
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Iranian official Araghchi stated that if the United States demonstrates sincerity in building trust and reaching a just solution, Iran is willing to give diplomacy another chance. However, if the U.S. chooses war, it will lead to a greater strategic failure.
Iranian official Araghchi stated that if the United States demonstrates sincerity in building trust and reaching a just solution, Iran is willing to give diplomacy another chance. However, if the U.S.
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Al Jazeera: Israeli settlers and soldiers continue to attack Palestinian olive farmers, with a significant reduction in this year's harvest expected.
Israeli settlers have continued to attack Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank, while Israeli soldiers have prevented farmers from accessing their fields, according to Al Jazeera. These incid
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Macron makes a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia, France secures commitment for approximately 295,000 tons of diesel supply per month.
French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia, meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss cooperation on energy, security, and infrastructure. This visit com
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Iranian President Pezeshkian: Countries are still cooperating with Iran despite US sanctions
According to Fars News Agency, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at the Iran National Export Day ceremony that countries worldwide are still cooperating with Iran despite U.S. sanctions. He n
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Iraqi government says Sheeb border crossing with Iran was closed due to technical reasons, not political
Iraq’s Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi stated that the closure of the Sheeb border crossing was a result of a lack of technical, technological, and developmental readiness, according to the o
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Iraqi government rejects reports of Yemeni Houthi presence, vows to prevent threats to neighbors
Iraq's government spokesperson, Haider al-Aboudi, has rejected media reports claiming that Yemen's Houthis are operating from a base in Iraq. Al-Aboudi stated that Baghdad will not allow any group to
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Egyptian President Sisi. The two sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations and coordinating responses to regional developments.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Egyptian President Sisi. The two sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations and coordinating responses to regional develop
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Condemns Saudi Military Operations in Yemen, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Bilateral Dialogue
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Saudi Arabia's "military aggression" in Yemen, calling for an immediate halt to military attacks, a full lifting of the blockade, and respect for the
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Gulf Stock Markets Fall Amid Iran Tensions as Investors Await Donald Trump's Next Move
Gulf stock markets declined as they were rattled by the situation in Iran, with investors awaiting Donald Trump's next move. As investors looked for signs of whether the U.S. might launch new strikes
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government and warned that the threat from Iran is imminent.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially authorized Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government, while warning that the Iranian threat is imminent. In his speech, Herzog stated that Iran has never cea
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Qatar condemns Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia
Qatar has condemned the Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. In a statement released by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the attacks launched by the Houthi movement against
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Yemeni Houthi armed forces claim attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Airport and Aramco oil facilities
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed it has launched attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport and Saudi Aramco oil storage tanks. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea stated that the
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US military announces the establishment of Task Force "Iron Gate" aimed at severing Iran's overland and Caspian Sea supply networks
The US military has announced the formation of Task Force "Iron Gate," aimed at cutting off Iran's overland and Caspian Sea supply networks. U.S. Central Command stated that the new unit will be headq
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IRGC Warns US and Israel of Devastating Response to Any Further Attacks
Ali Belali, an advisor to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, stated in a Telegram post that if the enemy makes another mistake, Iran's response will be deva
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Bahrain and Egypt Condemn Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Bahrain and Egypt have condemned the Houthi armed attacks using missiles and drones against Saudi Arabia, expressing their firm support for the kingdom's measures to defend its sovereignty and securit
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Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have left approximately 850,000 residents without power in Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv oblasts.
Russian airstrikes targeting energy infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions of Ukraine have left approximately 850,000 residents without power. According to Ukrainian energy company D
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Kuwait condemns Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the missile attacks launched by the Houthi movement in Yemen against Saudi Arabia, calling them a "dangerous escalation" and a dir
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Experts: Saudi-led coalition strikes weaken Houthi launchers, slowing attack tempo
Experts: Saudi-led coalition strikes weaken Houthi launchers, slowing attack tempo
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Israeli Defense Minister Katz: The "mission" against Iran is not yet complete
Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated at a ceremony that Israel's "mission" against Iran is not yet complete, and accused Tehran of attempting to resume its efforts to acquire nuclear weapons.
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IRGC Warns of Harder Strikes Against US, Stating "The War Continues"
IRGC Spokesperson Mohebbi stated that the war between Iran and the United States continues on both military and economic fronts, warning that "naturally, in a war, they may strike one of our vessels,
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Yemen's Houthi movement says Saudi-led airstrikes have killed at least 72 people
Yemen's Houthi movement says Saudi-led airstrikes have killed at least 72 people
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Tanker catches fire northwest of Khasab, Oman; crew evacuated
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a fire broke out on an oil tanker 15 kilometers (8 nautical miles) northwest of Khasab, Oman, resulting in the evacuation of the crew. The agency
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the U.S. "Iron Gate" land blockade plan is nothing more than a play on words.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has stated that the U.S. "Iron Gate" land blockade plan is nothing more than a play on words. IRGC spokesperson Sardar Mohebi stated that the U.S.
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External power supply to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been cut off, and backup diesel generators are currently in use.
According to Reuters, the Russian-controlled management of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant stated on Sunday that the Ferosplavna power transmission line was cut by protection systems due to
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Eyewitnesses report that the Saudi Aramco building was damaged in an attack, with the Saudi government yet to respond.
Eyewitnesses report that the Saudi Aramco building was damaged in an attack, with the Saudi government yet to respond.
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A building in the financial district of Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was struck and damaged by an unidentified flying object.
A building in the financial district of the Saudi capital, Riyadh, was hit and damaged by an unidentified flying object, Reuters reported, citing sources. Earlier, the Saudi-led coalition stated that
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed multiple Houthi ballistic and cruise missiles
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed multiple Houthi ballistic and cruise missiles
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US military unveils new plan to sever Iran's overland supply lines, says Donald Trump is in talks with Iranian representatives
US military unveils new plan to sever Iran's overland supply lines, says Donald Trump is in talks with Iranian representatives
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The Saudi-led coalition announced that it has intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles over Riyadh and the southern region.
The Saudi-led coalition announced that it intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles in Riyadh and the southern region. The coalition did not specify the origin of the missile launches. Shortly bef
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Saudi-led coalition announces interception of two ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition announced that it has intercepted two ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh. The coalition stated that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed two ballisti
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Saudi Civil Defense issues potential attack alert for Riyadh, urges residents to seek shelter
Saudi Civil Defense issues potential attack alert for Riyadh, urges residents to seek shelter
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Reviewing Bitcoin's Historical Performance Amid Geopolitical Conflicts: From Flash Crash to V-Shaped Recovery—True Safe-Haven Asset or High Volatility?
Geopolitical crises are the ultimate litmus test for asset attributes. Looking back at events such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022 and the escalation of US-Iran tensions in 2026, Bitcoin's (BTC) performance exhibits a recurring pattern: during the initial outbreak of a crisis, market panic and liquidity squeezes often trigger "flash crashes," with intraday drops reaching 8%–10%. However, once sentiment is released, prices tend to stage a rapid "V-shaped recovery," regaining lost ground or even hitting new highs within days or weeks. This short-term high volatility makes it behave more like a risk asset, while its long-term "digital gold" narrative of resisting inflation and decentralization—coupled with institutional capital inflows that frequently follow crises—endows it with certain hedging characteristics. This article reviews key historical case studies to explore Bitcoin's dual identity in turbulent environments.
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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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GRAM (Gram, prev. Toncoin) price pulls back to $1.057, hitting a nearly 365-day low
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BCH (Bitcoin Cash) trading volume reached $2.1 million over the past hour (15.2x its average for the same period over the past 7 days), currently trading at $247.900.
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2026 US Stock Market Safe-Haven Assets Encyclopedia: How Walmart and Caterpillar Lead the Industrial Sector Amid AI Bubble Doubts
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US military says it struck a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman suspected of violating US blockade on Iran
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