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A senior US official told Al Jazeera that Iran has been "systemically dismantled" militarily and financially
A senior US official told Al Jazeera that Iran has been "systemically dismantled" militarily and financially, and that the Strait of Hormuz remains open because the United States is in a "very strong
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Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, signed a presidential decree on the 26th approving the implementation of a resolution by Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council on strengthening cities' ring-shaped defenses. Under the resolution, Ukraine will advance the construction of engineering obstacle zones around cities and improve related defense measures and implementation mechanisms. The full text of the resolution is classified for official use only, and its specific contents have not yet been made public. Klymenko, Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the resolution. (CCTV)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the 26th, approving the implementation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine's decision to strengthen urban perimeter defen
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Saudi media reported that Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces fired artillery shells at Houthi positions in Jabal Habashi and Najd Qasim in Taiz province, forcing Houthi militants to withdraw under heavy bombardment.
Saudi media reported that Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces fired artillery shells at Houthi positions in Jabal Habashi and Najd Qasim in Taiz province, forcing Houthi militants to withdraw under
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Israeli security forces and emergency services have raised their alert level to "Level C," one step below a full state of emergency
Israeli security forces and emergency services have raised their alert level to "Level C," one step below a full state of emergency, ahead of the general election. This measure is intended to counter
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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry has stressed the importance of opening negotiation channels to prevent a return to military escalation
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry has stressed the importance of opening negotiation channels to prevent a return to military escalation, following a meeting between senior officials from the Mecca Join
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The media center of Yemen's Southern Giants Brigades released a video claiming to have destroyed two Houthi military vehicles
The media center of Yemen's Southern Giants Brigades released a video claiming to have destroyed two Houthi military vehicles, one of which was an armored vehicle, on the Al-Madaribah front line in La
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The Saudi-led coalition announced in a statement that it had launched airstrikes on suspected Houthi weapons depots in the al-Maafer district, south of Taiz, Yemen.
The Saudi-led coalition announced in a statement that it had launched airstrikes on suspected Houthi weapons depots in the al-Maafer district, south of Taiz, Yemen.
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Iran warns Israel it will respond in kind to any threats, FARS reports.
Iran warns Israel it will respond in kind to any threats, FARS reports.
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Former Pakistan Army Frontier Corps Commander Tariq Khan told Al Jazeera that the "Mecca Alliance" meeting in Tehran between Saudi
Former Pakistan Army Frontier Corps Commander Tariq Khan told Al Jazeera that the "Mecca Alliance" meeting in Tehran between Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani officials and Iranian officials was "a strugg
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns that military strikes within Yemen are cutting off access to medical aid
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns that military strikes within Yemen are cutting off access to medical aid. This follows three airstrikes on Monday in the Yemeni coastal city of Mocha, one of which
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Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that visits by high-ranking officials from Turkey, Pakistan
Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that visits by high-ranking officials from Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia indicate that U.S. threats have little impact on cou
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WTI crude oil options skew toward calls has climbed to +7.2%, its highest since September 10
WTI crude oil options skew toward calls has climbed to +7.2%, its highest since September 10, reflecting growing demand for upside price protection amid Middle East tensions. This comes as Houthi atta
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analyzed that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan all wish to prevent the spread of war with Iran
Gonul Tol, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute (MEI), analyzed that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan all wish to prevent the spread of war with Iran, but each has its own priorities, and th
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Max Baecker, President of American Hartford Gold, stated that tensions in the Middle East present mixed signals for gold's bullish outlook
Max Baecker, President of American Hartford Gold, stated that tensions in the Middle East present mixed signals for gold's bullish outlook. Geopolitical uncertainty supports safe-haven demand, but ris
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Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, using the severe winter cold as a weapon, constitute war crimes
Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, using the severe winter cold as a weapon, constitute war crimes, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry stated in a report
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The company had previously stated that no one was injured in the attack
Russian steel producer Severstal announced that its mining and processing plant in the Belgorod region has resumed power supply and normal operations after experiencing a partial power outage earlier
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Bitcoin prices fluctuated around $80,000 on Monday, with traders closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting
Bitcoin prices fluctuated around $80,000 on Monday, with traders closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting, which concludes this week. The market widely expects the Federal Reserve to k
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stated that Tehran has "full control" over the Strait of Hormuz and exercises "complete control and supervision" over the Persian Gulf coast
Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, stated that Tehran has "full control" over the Strait of Hormuz and exercises "complete control and supervision" over the Persi
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The UK Foreign Office announced travel bans and asset freezes on 15 commanders
The UK Foreign Office announced travel bans and asset freezes on 15 commanders, militia leaders, and security officials from the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)
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and accused the United States of launching military strikes against Iran under the pretext of the Iranian nuclear issue
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani held a press conference on the 26th local time, offering his views on regional situations and hot-button issues such as Iran-U.S. relations. He sta
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a bill extending martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days, until January 29, 2027. The draft decree had previously been approved by Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada (parliament).
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a bill extending martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days, until January 29, 2027. The draft decree had previously been approved by U
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Iranian President Pezeshkian met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, and the head of Turkish intelligence in Tehran on October 26.
Iranian President Pezeshkian met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, and the head of Turkish intelligence in Tehran on October 26.
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Heavy fighting has erupted near the Iran-Pakistan border
Heavy fighting has erupted near the Iran-Pakistan border, according to a report by the Haalvsh human rights organization. The group stated that the clashes broke out early Saturday in the Bahkeshan ar
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Israel will elect a new parliament on Tuesday
The BBC analysis points out that elections in Israel and the United States over the next two weeks will have a profound impact on global geopolitics and the economy. Israel will elect a new parliament
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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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The Israeli military stated that the sirens previously triggered along the Lebanese border were a false alarm.
The Israeli military stated that the sirens previously triggered along the Lebanese border were a false alarm. Earlier, sirens had sounded in the Zar’it and Shomera areas in northern Israel near the L
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Israel builds 90-kilometer military road network in southern Lebanon
Israel is building a 90-kilometer military road network in southern Lebanon, with satellite imagery showing the construction of roads and military outposts, sparking concerns over a long-term military
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A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas to Pakistan was attacked, raising questions about the effectiveness of its security agreement with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas to Pakistan was attacked, raising questions about the effectiveness of its security agreement with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts ballistic missile fired by Houthi forces toward Eastern Province
Saudi-led coalition intercepts ballistic missile fired by Houthi forces toward Eastern Province
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Saudi Civil Defense Directorate announced that the alerts in Dammam, Al-Ahsa, and Abqaiq have been lifted.
The Saudi Civil Defense Directorate announced that the danger in Dammam as well as the provinces of al-Ahsa and Abqaiq has now been cleared, while warning that filming, publishing, or sharing any info
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Saudi Civil Defense issues "potential danger" alert for Dammam, Dhahran, and other areas in the Eastern Province
The Saudi Civil Defense has issued alerts for Dammam, Dhahran, Abqaiq, and other cities in the Eastern Province, as well as al-Ahsa, warning of "potential dangers."
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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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