Geopolitics
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World Bank Raises Commodity Price Outlook Citing War and El Niño
The World Bank increased its price forecasts for commodities, citing disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East war and the threat to harvests from El Niño.
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President Trump announces the arrival of the first one million barrels of oil in Texas, secured through a historic deal with Venezuela, stating it gives the US control over a massive part of the world's oil supply.
President Trump announced yesterday in Corpus Christi, Texas, the arrival of the first one million barrels of oil secured by his administration as part of a historic deal with Venezuela. This oil, arr
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After the Israeli general election, coalition talks are deadlocked, with neither of the two major blocs securing a majority. They face the choice of forming an alliance with Arab parties or holding another election.
Preliminary vote counts from the Israeli general election show Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies secured 54 seats, while the opposition bloc led by former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot ga
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UBS raises year-end Brent crude oil forecast to $110/barrel due to persistent Middle East risks, declining inventories, and soaring shipping costs.
UBS raises year-end Brent crude oil forecast to $110/barrel due to persistent Middle East risks, declining inventories, and soaring shipping costs.
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Displaced families in Gaza face their fourth winter, with over 1.5 million people living in tents and only 18% receiving partial aid.
Displaced families in the Gaza Strip are preparing for their fourth winter, but due to ongoing conflict and material shortages, over 1.5 million Palestinians still live in tents or temporary shelters,
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Serbia's Interior Minister stated that a minor who attacked the Israeli embassy was killed by police, and the country's counter-terrorism alert level has been raised to the highest.
Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dačić announced that a minor male was shot dead by police early Wednesday after attacking an officer with a knife outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade and shouting "
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Saudi oil exports are nearing wartime highs this month despite increased Houthi attacks and tanker incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg Markets reported.
Saudi oil exports are nearing wartime highs this month despite increased Houthi attacks and tanker incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg Markets reported.
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The Russia-Africa Summit has opened in Moscow, aiming to strengthen economic and security ties.
The third Russia-Africa Summit was held in Moscow from October 28-29, co-chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the rotating Chairperson of the African Union, Burundian President Évariste Nda
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US Warns Gulf Allies of Possible New Iran Strikes After Midterms, WSJ Reports
The US has warned several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a short, intense military campaign against Iran after the November midterm elections, according to The Wall Street Journal. US forces are r
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The U.S. military advises vessels to avoid unnecessary transit through the Strait of Hormuz, citing potential delays due to enforcement of blockades.
The U.S. military has advised vessels to avoid unnecessary transit through the Strait of Hormuz, citing potential delays due to enforcement of blockades. Iran has reportedly been involved in nearly 30
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U.S. military advises vessels to avoid unnecessary transit through the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating regional tensions.
U.S. military advises vessels to avoid unnecessary transit through the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating regional tensions.
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Zelenskyy stated that Russia may also receive security guarantees as part of a peace agreement.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia may also receive security guarantees as part of a peace agreement.
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Israel's post-election coalition talks are deadlocked, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu's nor Gadi Eisenkot's bloc securing a majority.
Israel held a general election on October 27, but no clear winner emerged, requiring the formation of a coalition government for the next administration. Exit polls and preliminary vote counts indicat
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Israeli markets fell across the board due to concerns over an election deadlock, with no clear path for any party to form a government.
Israeli markets fell across the board due to concerns over an election deadlock, with no clear path for any party to form a government.
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Israeli right-wing leaders made provocative statements during the election vote count, with Finance Minister Smotrich pledging to establish Jewish settlements in Gaza.
Israeli right-wing leaders made provocative statements during the election vote count, with Finance Minister Smotrich pledging to establish Jewish settlements in Gaza.
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Ambani's Jio Platforms, a telecoms business, saw its shares rise 21% in India's largest initial public offering (IPO). The company successfully raised $3.2 billion at a valuation of $108 billion, providing some relief to the stock market which has been impacted by the war in Iran.
Ambani's Jio Platforms, a telecoms business, saw its shares rise 21% in India's largest initial public offering (IPO). The company successfully raised $3.2 billion at a valuation of $108 billion, prov
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Australia's Minister for Defence agreed on Wednesday to "swiftly implement" defense cooperation, including enhanced force posture, to counter China's growing military presence in the region.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Australia's Minister for Defence agreed on Wednesday to "swiftly implement" defense cooperation, including enhanced force posture, to counter China's growing
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Trump: Iran cannot have nuclear weapons
U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that the Iran war will end "whenever I want it to," but insists that Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon. His statement comes as a report from The
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U.S. spending on Iran war exceeds $47 billion
The Pentagon estimates that U.S. spending on the war in Iran has exceeded $47 billion, over 25% higher than the Department of Defense's estimate in July. Of this, over $29 billion was spent on repleni
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Putin and Al Thani Discuss US-Iran Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met during the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow, where both parties called for a diplomatic resolution to the co
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The Saudi-led coalition spokesperson posted on X that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels near Taif.
The Saudi-led coalition spokesperson posted on X that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels near Taif.
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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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Former U.S. Department of Defense official: U.S. military's "Iron Gate" Task Force aims to cut off Iran's overland supply lines and energy transport
Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Michael Mulroy stated that CENTCOM’s newly established Task Force Iron Gate aims to further advance Washington’s economic "strangulation strategy" by
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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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Current Status of BUSD (Binance USD): Issuance Halted, Orderly Wind-Down Underway
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How is BFHT doing? What is the future outlook for BFHT?
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What is the METIS Token? An Analysis of Metis' Technical Architecture and Transition Progress
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USDT Perpetual Contract Auto-Margin Deposition: Mechanism, Trigger Conditions, and Risks
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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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