Geopolitics
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Oil prices steady at $106 after sharp declines
Crude prices stabilised on Tuesday as traders awaited developments in the Middle East.
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US strikes target radar and missile launchers on Iran's strategic Qeshm Island, overlooking Strait of Hormuz
US strikes have targeted radar systems and missile launchers on Iran's Qeshm Island, a strategic location in the Gulf that overlooks the Strait of Hormuz. So far, five explosions have been reported on
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Bank of China executives state that Hong Kong's "superconnector" role is crucial as geopolitics reshapes capital flows.
Hong Kong is poised to play a greater role in helping global investors diversify their portfolios as geopolitical uncertainties reshape capital flows and drive demand for alternative markets and asset
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Saudi Aramco CEO: Exploring new oil export routes, including potentially expanding the East-West Pipeline, and prepared to rapidly increase production if needed.
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser stated that the company is exploring new oil export routes, including potentially expanding the East-West Pipeline, and is prepared to rapidly increase production if neede
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: "A decisive and rational response" has been sent to the United States, and the "ball is in America's court" to prevent war.
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated Tehran has sent an "authoritative and rational response" to Washington, and now the "bal
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Indian national killed in commercial vessel attack off Oman, ministry says
India's foreign ministry stated that an attack on the commercial vessel MSV Al Jusufi near Oman's Limah on Monday killed one Indian national, while 13 other Indians were rescued. The ministry condemne
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Iran executes 2 men, Amirhossein Maleki and Amirhossein Ebrahimi, over killing of police officers during January protests
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported the execution of Amirhossein Maleki and Amirhossein Ebrahimi, who were convicted of involvement in the killing of four police officers in the central c
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Iranian police officer killed in Saravan, Tasnim blames US and Israeli 'mercenaries'
An Iranian police officer, Hojjat Vafakardeh, was killed in an armed attack in the city of Saravan, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. Tasnim blamed “mercenaries” affiliated with th
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Iran's military warns the US: Any new aggression will face a "harsher, broader" response, with the conflict extending beyond West Asia, and US assets potentially becoming targets.
Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia warned that any new U.S. aggression would be met with an immediate response that would be "harsher and more extensive than in the past," and that the geog
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NVIDIA is asking its data center clients to reduce their exposure to China, informing cloud providers that most of their customers must be non-Chinese enterprises.
NVIDIA is asking its data center clients to reduce their exposure to China, informing cloud providers that most of their customers must be non-Chinese enterprises.
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Bloomberg: Signs of short-term oversupply in the Middle East oil market, first time since July.
According to Bloomberg, signs of short-term oversupply have emerged in the Middle East oil market for the first time since July. The report recalls that a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran i
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China steps up Middle East diplomacy, with Wang Yi meeting Iranian official and Xi hosting Oman's Sultan
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran’s Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, on Monday in Beijing. Separately, President Xi Jinping hosted Oman’s Sulta
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US confirms "defensive" strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz after Iranian media reported explosions on Qeshm Island.
U.S. officials confirmed that the U.S. military carried out "defensive" strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows reports from Iranian state media of five e
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U.S. officials stated that the strike on Qeshm Island was in response to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard firing on U.S. aircraft.
U.S. officials told CBS News that the U.S. strike on Iran's Qeshm Island was limited in scope and was a response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps firing on a U.S. aircraft, the BBC reported. T
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The U.S. military reportedly attacked Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, while Vice President Vance continues to seek a "negotiated settlement" with Tehran.
U.S. forces reportedly attacked Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, as Vice President Vance still seeks a "negotiated settlement" with Tehran. The Wall Street Journal cited U.S. officials saying that U.S.
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Donald Trump stated that if Iran does not reach an agreement, the United States "might have to attack" its "Pickaxe Mountain" nuclear facility, and could do so "within an hour."
Donald Trump stated that if Iran does not reach an agreement, the United States "may have to attack" its "Pickaxe Mountain" nuclear facility, which could be completed "within an hour." US President Do
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Explosion on Iran's Qeshm Island; US media reports US forces carried out "defensive" strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military carried out "defensive" strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to limit Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping, U.S. media reported, citing American of
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Iran-U.S. talks aim to boost market sentiment, as oil prices plunged over 7% on Monday, with Iran proposing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran-U.S. Dialogue Hopes to Boost Market Sentiment, Oil Prices Plunge Over 7% on Monday as Iran Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, oil prices plummeted over 7% amid signs of renewed dialo
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US conducts "defensive" strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. official stated that the strikes targeted Iranian forces using surface-to-air missiles to attack U.S. assets, following reports of explosions on Iran's Qeshm Island. The Associated Press report
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Oil prices rose in early Tuesday trading after reports of a US attack on Iran's Qeshm Island, with Brent crude up 0.5% to $105.25/barrel.
Oil prices rose in early Tuesday trading after the US attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Wall Street Journal. Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.5%, to $105.25 a barrel
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Israeli forces detained Al Jazeera journalist Montaser Nassar in the West Bank.
Israeli forces raided the home of Al Jazeera journalist Montaser Nassar in the town of Dura, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, and subsequently detained him.
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Five explosions were reported on Iran's Qeshm Island, with residents seeing two planes fly over. Explosions were also heard near the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Al Jazeera, five explosions were reported on Iran's Qeshm Island, with residents also reporting seeing two planes flying overhead. Additionally, explosions were heard in Bandar Lengeh, ne
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China and Oman deepen cooperation in oil and gas, renewable energy, and supply chains to secure oil routes outside the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman in Beijing on November 2. The two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in oil and gas, renewable energy, technology, and supply cha
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U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials will hold their first talks since February next week in Abu Dhabi.
U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials will hold their first talks since February next week in Abu Dhabi.
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International oil prices rose during trading on Friday, driven by concerns over geopolitical conflict risks between the U.S. and Iran following the U.S. midterm elections.
Driven by concerns over geopolitical conflict risks between the US and Iran following the US midterm elections, international oil prices moved higher during Friday's session. Brent crude futures rose
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US Envoy and Iraqi Prime Minister Discuss De-escalation of Regional Tensions
According to Al Jazeera, US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Baghdad to discuss de-escalating regional tensions, prev
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Rapidan Energy: US Military Action Against Iran Could Send Oil Prices Surging Above $100 a Barrel
Rapidan Energy: US Military Action Against Iran Could Send Oil Prices Surging Above $100 a Barrel
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Head of Iran's Civil Defense Organization Jalali calls for economic crisis response plan to counter US-Israeli military threats
According to Al Jazeera, Gholamreza Jalali, head of Iran's Civil Defense Organization, has called for a comprehensive plan to manage the country's economy during emergencies amid mounting concerns ove
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Iranian Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei meets with Putin to deliver Khamenei's letter and discuss Russia-Iran energy cooperation
Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss regional security and post-war arrangements, and delivered a letter from
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Iranian Foreign Minister and UAE Foreign Minister hold phone call to discuss regional situation and diplomatic efforts
Iranian Foreign Minister and UAE Foreign Minister hold phone call to discuss regional situation and diplomatic efforts. According to Al Jazeera, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and UAE Foreign
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US Representative Yassamin Ansari has condemned Donald Trump's remarks regarding Iran.
US Representative Yassamin Ansari posted on X condemning US President Donald Trump's remarks about potential further attacks on Iran, calling his threat to destroy a country of 90 million people a "cr
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Japan protests against Russia's takeover of Japan Tobacco's local assets
Japan protests against Russia's takeover of Japan Tobacco's local assets
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Donald Trump meets with Putin’s special envoy Dmitriev, stating that Russia and Ukraine will reach a major agreement involving all of Europe
US President Donald Trump met with Kirill Dmitriev, the special representative of Russian President Vladimir Putin, in the Oval Office at the White House. Following the meeting, Trump stated that Russ
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Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein warned that US-Iraq military confrontations could resume, stating that Iraq faces severe consequences if dragged into armed conflict.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein warned in an interview that despite localized ceasefires, the likelihood of a resumption in US-Iran military confrontation is steadily rising. He cautioned that if
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U.S. Representative Jason Crow stated that military action against Iran must end following the Republican defeat in the midterms.
U.S. Representative Jason Crow stated that following the Republican losses in the midterms, military action against Iran must come to an end. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Crow noted that since the
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Turkish Parliament approves the first article of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement approval bill, with remaining clauses still pending a vote.
Citing Anadolu Agency, Al Jazeera reports that the Turkish parliament has passed the first article of a bill aimed at approving the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan,
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Trump says he may have to "destroy" Iran, with specific moves to be known "very soon"
Trump says he may have to "destroy" Iran, with specific moves to be known "very soon"
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Donald Trump stated that a "major deal" will be reached regarding the Russia-Ukraine situation, and that this agreement will involve the whole of Europe.
Donald Trump stated that a "major deal" will be reached regarding the Russia-Ukraine situation, and that this agreement will involve the whole of Europe.
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Donald Trump stated that a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war is very close.
Donald Trump stated that a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war is very close.
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Donald Trump spoke on the situation in Iran, stating that a decision needs to be made whether to take further action or "certify" it.
Donald Trump spoke on the situation in Iran, stating that a decision needs to be made whether to take further action or "certify" it.
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts ballistic missile fired by Houthi forces toward Medina; brief security alert lifted at Yanbu oil hub
Saudi-led coalition intercepts ballistic missile fired by Houthi forces toward Medina; brief security alert lifted at Yanbu oil hub. The Saudi-led multinational coalition announced that its air defens
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The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is heading toward the Middle East and is expected to enter the US Central Command area of responsibility by mid-November.
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is heading toward the Middle East and is expected to enter the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility by mid-November. According to Al Jazeer
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that it used electronic warfare systems to shoot down two US reconnaissance aircraft over Qeshm Island.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that it used electronic warfare systems to shoot down two US reconnaissance aircraft over Qeshm Island.
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Iraqi Prime Minister met with Donald Trump, stating that Iraqi territory will not be used to launch attacks against neighboring countries.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with US President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss regional developments, security progress, and prospects for the next phase. The Iraqi Prime Minister
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Iran and Russia are considering the construction of a natural gas pipeline to meet domestic demand and export to neighboring countries.
Iran and Russia are considering the construction of a natural gas pipeline to meet domestic demand and export to neighboring countries. According to live updates from Al Jazeera citing *Hamshahri* and
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A high-ranking Iranian official told Reuters that the United States is reviewing the nuclear proposal submitted by Iran.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the United States is reviewing a nuclear proposal submitted by Iran. Previously, Iran sent the proposal to the U.S. via Qatar, stating that discussions can
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A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran has submitted a nuclear proposal to the United States via Qatar, stating that the proposal can only be discussed once Washington meets its seven conditions.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran has submitted a nuclear proposal to the United States via Qatar, stating that the proposal can only be discussed once Washington meets its seven condit
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts for stability with his UAE counterpart.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts for stability with his UAE counterpart.
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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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