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Elon Musk forwarded a tweet stating that South Africa transitioned from a first-world country to a third-world country in 30 years, emphasizing that progress is not guaranteed.
Elon Musk forwarded a tweet stating that South Africa transitioned from a first-world country to a third-world country in 30 years, emphasizing that progress is not guaranteed.
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Analyst: Iran war talks made progress, but deal chances "dim" due to US unwillingness to compromise
Qatari mediators and senior Iranian officials held talks in Tehran on Friday, which have been described as having made progress. However, Rouzbeh Parsi, an Iran analyst at Lund University, told Al Jaz
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Former Iranian diplomat claims Iran is deliberately slowing down negotiations with the US, accusing the US of rushing to reach an agreement due to domestic political reasons such as the midterm elections.
Former Iranian diplomat Abbas Khamayar stated that Iran is deliberately slowing the pace of negotiations with the United States, accusing Washington of rushing to reach an agreement due to domestic po
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Think tank analysts state that the US and Iran have differing priorities, with Iran focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and the US on nuclear issues.
Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, an associate fellow at Chatham House, told Al Jazeera that the US and Iran still diverge on priorities. Iran is primarily focused on the Strait of Hormuz issue, insisting on th
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Israel's parliamentary election has resulted in a stalemate, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition securing a majority of seats.
Israel's parliamentary elections were held on October 27. Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud bloc secured 53 seats, while the main opposition alliance won 48 seats. Neither side reached the 61 seats req
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: The implementation period for the Strait of Hormuz opening plan has been shortened to 2 days, with conditions including the lifting of sanctions and reduction of US forces.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that during negotiations with Qatari mediators, Qatar had proposed shortening the implementation period for Iran's plan to open the Strait of Hormuz to 5 days,
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: Iran does not rule out war and is prepared for all scenarios
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that his country does not rule out the possibility of an attack against Iran, stating, "We do not rule out any possibility regarding the outbrea
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz under Tehran's conditions would pave the way for resuming negotiations with Washington.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz under Tehran's conditions would pave the way for resuming negotiations with Washington.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi calls US dialogue offer a 'positive step' but warns against stirring discord
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that a letter from US Vice President JD Vance offering to open dialogue is a “positive step.” However, Araghchi warned that if Washington's goal
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CNBC: Donald Trump once promised to cut energy costs, but gasoline prices are up nearly 40% year-over-year, and diesel is up 70%.
According to CNBC, during his campaign, U.S. President Donald Trump promised to lower gasoline prices to under $2/gallon in his first year in office and to cut energy prices by half or more within 12
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Iran's Foreign Minister demands recognition of a new shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, agreed with Oman, and the closure of other routes.
Iran's Foreign Minister demands recognition of a new shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, agreed with Oman, and the closure of other routes.
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Iran's Araqchi to Al Jazeera: Our conditions include lifting sanctions imposed after Islamabad MOU, reducing US forces in region
Iran's Araqchi to Al Jazeera: Our conditions include lifting sanctions imposed after Islamabad MOU, reducing US forces in region
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Iran's Foreign Minister told Al Jazeera that Iran's plan is the only proposal currently on the table to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Foreign Minister told Al Jazeera that Iran's plan is the only proposal currently on the table to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran's Foreign Minister stated that Tehran will decide whether negotiations with Washington will be direct or indirect after the United States accepts its conditions.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated that Tehran will decide whether negotiations with Washington will be direct or indirect after the United States accepts its conditions.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that if attacked again, Iran would immediately deliver an effective response "unconstrained by geographical limits."
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated on Saturday that if Iran were attacked again, its potential response would be "immediate, effective, and geographically unrestricted." This follows report
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Several Iranian lawmakers have called for withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), with 10 related proposals already registered in parliament.
Several Iranian lawmakers have called for the country to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of the Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Com
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Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister says kingdom is engaged in diplomacy to de-escalate regional crises, warning of threats to maritime security and energy supplies
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed ElKhereiji stated at the Manama Dialogue security forum in Bahrain that the region is at a critical juncture, with widening conflict threatening maritime security,
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Two Iranian fishermen found after ‘US drone attack’ on boats off Qeshm Island, state media says
Two Iranian fishermen who were reported missing have been found, Iranian state media said, after what it described as a US attack on two fishing boats off Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz. Fars
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Qatari mediators held over 12 hours of talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Friday, aiming to restart direct US-Iran negotiations and prevent the US from resuming attacks on Iran.
Qatari mediators held over 12 hours of talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Friday, aiming to restart direct negotiations between the United States and Iran and prevent the US from resuming attac
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Lebanese MP Edgar Traboulsi: War is not inevitable, but remains a real possibility.
Lebanese MP Edgar Traboulsi stated that, given Israel's ongoing attacks and difficult negotiations with Israel, war is not inevitable but remains a real possibility. He called for internal dialogue to
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei emphasized that if the US and Israel launch an attack, Iran will respond immediately and forcefully, with no geographical limitations.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that the Iranian armed forces must be prepared for war, following a meeting with senior commanders, Al Jazeera reported. He emphasized that if the United Stat
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Yemeni government forces claim Houthi rebels attempted to seize the Al-Rabou market in Lahij province, with fighting in the area reportedly decreasing.
Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels has decreased in the Sa'ila Al-Maqatara area of Lahij province, military sources told Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, government forces stated that H
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Qatar's Prime Minister held a phone call with Kuwait's Foreign Minister to discuss de-escalation of the regional situation, with Qatar reaffirming support for diplomatic efforts to ensure freedom of navigation.
Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, held a phone call with Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad A
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Democrats need to flip 4 seats to win US Senate control; Iran war, inflation, and Trump's unpopularity tighten key races
Democrats need a net gain of at least four seats in November’s midterm elections to take control of the United States Senate from Republicans, who currently hold a 53-47 majority. Al Jazeera analysis
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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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Saudi and Qatari Foreign Ministers hold telephone talks to discuss regional security and de-escalation in the Middle East.
The Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Qatar held a phone call to discuss regional security and de-escalation in the Middle East. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Qatari Prime an
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Explosions reported in Qeshm Island and other areas near the Strait of Hormuz as US takes action to cut off land supply lines
According to Al Jazeera, Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard in multiple locations, including Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as Jask, Sirik, and Bandar Abbas, while
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Yemeni foreign minister calls for joint measures with Lebanon to halt alleged Hezbollah support for Houthis
Yemeni foreign minister calls for joint measures with Lebanon to halt alleged Hezbollah support for Houthis
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UKMTO reports maritime incident involving bulk carrier and military in Gulf of Oman
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated that it has received a report of a maritime incident in the Gulf of Oman, located approximately 18 nautical miles (about 33.3 kilometers) ea
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Iranian Navy says two oil tankers damaged by floating mines near Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Navy reported that two oil tankers were damaged by naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz. According to Al Jazeera's live updates, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) r
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Explosions reported in Iran's Qeshm Island and other areas; Iranian media say incidents are linked to Strait of Hormuz activities with no damage reported so far
According to reports from Iran's Tasnim News Agency and Iranian state television, several explosions were heard on Qشم Island and other areas in southern Iran. The related activity is linked to the St
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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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