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The U.S. has requested South Korea to submit investment projects exceeding $350 billion, surpassing the previously agreed-upon limit. South Korea is now seeking to reduce the agreement amount back to the original ceiling.
According to Yonhap News, the United States has demanded investment exceeding the $350 billion cap stipulated in last year's bilateral trade agreement during trade negotiations with South Korea. South
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U.S. Social Security COLA Projected to Rise 3.6% in 2027, Largest Increase in Three Years
The Senior Citizens League estimates that the US Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027 is projected to increase by 3.6%, which would be the largest annual adjustment since 2023. If
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Iran warns South Korea of “serious consequences” if it joins US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz, as Seoul considers military contribution
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Monday that any military presence or participation by another country in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz would be regarded as d
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US Mortgage Rates Decline on Tuesday, Sept 8: 30-Year Fixed Rate Falls 4 Bps to 6.67%, 15-Year Fixed Rate Down 10 Bps to 6.04%, 5/1 ARM Drops 39 Bps to 6.64%
US Mortgage Rates Decline on Tuesday, Sept 8: 30-Year Fixed Rate Falls 4 Bps to 6.67%, 15-Year Fixed Rate Down 10 Bps to 6.04%, 5/1 ARM Drops 39 Bps to 6.64%
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Goldman Sachs raises oil price forecast, citing Strait of Hormuz hostilities, crude prices could reach $120/barrel.
Goldman Sachs analysts have shifted their oil price outlook from a downgrade to an upgrade within three months. The previous downgrade was due to a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran,
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Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, unveiled the "Disengagement 710" plan, proposing to relocate approximately 2 million residents from Gaza through "voluntary migration" over seven years.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir unveiled a seven-year plan called "Disengagement 710," aiming to relocate approximately 2 million residents from the Gaza Strip through what he terme
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods, valued at $20 billion, have come into effect, with rates ranging from 15% to 50%.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports came into effect at 00:01 AM ET on Tuesday (September 8), a move aimed at matching, dollar-for-dollar, the tariffs previously imposed by the U.S. on Canadi
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Russia attacks Kyiv, ending three-day truce during US envoy's visit
Ukrainian officials reported that Russia launched an airstrike on Kyiv early Tuesday, damaging two residential buildings. This attack followed the end of a three-day pause in strikes between the Russi
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru to discuss US support for earthquake response, counter-narcoterrorism, and commercial ties
Rubio's visit follows recent right-wing victories in the region, with newly elected leaders in these countries aligning with President Donald Trump's administration. The trip also comes as the Trump a
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Escalation of the US-Iran conflict has disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring to a six-week high, with Brent crude futures rising to $97/barrel on Monday.
According to Al Jazeera, escalating attacks between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted traffic in the critical waterway. Global benchmark Brent crude futures rose to around $97 per
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External support for ethnic armed groups poses an escalating security threat to Iran, experts and state officials warn
Iranian authorities have repeatedly publicized arrests and clashes with small armed cells inside the country, or skirmishes with armed groups along land borders. State media reported on Sunday that me
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Kosovo Signs Agreement to Join US-Led International Stabilization Force in Gaza
Kosovo on Monday signed a formal agreement to join the Gaza International Stabilization Force (ISF), becoming one of the few nations to commit peacekeepers to the Palestinian enclave. The UN-mandated
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Iraq's armed forces confirmed that the US-led international military coalition will conclude its mission in Iraq on September 30.
Lieutenant General Abdul Amir al-Shammari, chief of staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces office, confirmed the date to the Iraqi News Agency on Monday. Analysts warn that the US w
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US sanctions threats against Iran's trading partners could disrupt Spain's saffron supply, impacting its national dish, paella.
The U.S. threat of sanctions against Iran's trading partners could disrupt Spain's saffron supply, putting pressure on chefs and exporters of paella, Spain's national dish. The U.S. announced in late
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Iran to Raise Gasoline Prices Due to U.S. War-Induced Shortages and Unsustainable Subsidies
The Financial Times reported that Iranian authorities warned they would raise gasoline prices, despite the country having some of the lowest fuel prices globally, due to shortages caused by the war in
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Yen Rises to Strongest Since May, Topping Intervention Rally
The yen strengthened to its highest level since May, surpassing the peak reached after coordinated intervention by Japan and the US.
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Huawei unveils Mate XT2, its first triple-fold phone, featuring 'US-free' core chips
Huawei Technologies has unveiled its Mate XT2, its first triple-folding smartphone, powered by chips that it says are free from U.S. supply restrictions. The launch comes just days ahead of American r
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Vanda Insights Founder Hari Says Oil Prices to Keep Grinding Higher Amid US-Iran Escalation Around Strait of Hormuz
Hari noted that crude futures are not fully reflecting the physical market tightness, pointing to diesel prices near $200 a barrel in Atlantic markets and warning of further scarcity in the coming wee
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Philippine Defense Secretary Warns: China May Leverage Reduced US-ROK Military Drills to Reassert Pressure in Asia-Pacific
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro stated on Monday that Beijing might view the recent scaling back of joint US-South Korea military exercises as an opportunity to reassert pressure in the
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Brent crude rose 0.4% and WTI rose 0.6% to $92 a barrel as mutual attacks on oil tankers by the US and Iran pushed oil prices higher.
Brent crude rose 0.4% and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 0.6% to $92 a barrel on Monday after the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy claimed responsibility for attacking sever
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Nikkei Asia: US, China Considering AI Safety Guardrail Talks During Trump-Xi Summit
The United States is prepared to raise concerns about artificial intelligence safety with China during the upcoming summit between the two countries' top leaders, opening a window for dialogue despite
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Oil Climbs as US Attacks Iranian Tankers, Iran Declares New Restricted Zone Near Hormuz Strait, Fueling Energy Flow Disruption Concerns
Oil Climbs as US Attacks Iranian Tankers, Iran Declares New Restricted Zone Near Hormuz Strait, Fueling Energy Flow Disruption Concerns
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the United States of disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. provokes conflict while other countries bear the economic costs.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accused the United States of instigating conflict and expecting other countries to bear its economic costs. Baqaei stated that the Strait of Hormuz wa
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Data shows that crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz in August decreased by 39% year-on-year, and Iran's exports may fall to zero.
Middle Eastern crude oil exports in August were down 39% from the January-February baseline of 18.5 million barrels per day (bpd), with a current deficit of 7.2 million bpd, according to data released
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Ghalibaf, who is also Iran's top negotiator
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf states the US "entered a quagmire" due to its "miscalculations" and cannot force Iran to submit. Ghalibaf, who is also Iran's top negotiator, said th
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of undermining negotiations aimed at ending the war
U.S. President Donald Trump mockingly responded to a reporter's question about a possible renewed attack on Iran, suggesting that inflation might force Iran to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, Iranian P
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Iran's army shot down a US-developed drone over the southern port city of Bandar Abbas
Iran's army shot down a US-developed drone over the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. This incident occurred as fears of a return to full-scale war reverberate through the Middle East. Separately, P
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Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks on U.S. personnel abroad
According to Axios and The New York Times, citing U.S. officials and an intelligence memo, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton has warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran is in the "
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Iranian President Pezeshkian accused the United States of causing the failure of the agreement, urged a resumption of negotiations, and warned that any limited strike would be met with a "multiplied" response.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of causing the collapse of an interim agreement aimed at ending the war with the U.S. and Israel, but simultaneously urged both sides to r
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Iranian President Pezeshkian accuses US of "cowardice and messing everything up," but still hopes for a deal.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed the United States for the failure of an interim agreement with Tehran but believes another attempt should be made to reach a deal. "We were negotiating, and
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Apex Group CEO warns U.S. Clarity Act failure gives Asia and Middle East a competitive edge in digital assets
Apex Group CEO Peter Hughes warned that the U.S. risks losing digital asset businesses to faster-moving jurisdictions in Asia and the Middle East due to the failure of the U.S. Clarity Act. The Act, w
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US Orders Departure of Diplomatic Staff from Mideast Embassies Citing Iran Plots, Houthi Threats
The US has ordered the departure of diplomatic personnel and adjusted staffing at embassies across the Middle East as a result of Iranian efforts to target Americans, as well as threats from Houthi mi
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U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib criticized U.S. funding of Israeli "war crimes" and called for an end to arms sales.
Tlaib posted on X that Israel "committed more war crimes with US weapons and tax dollars," calling it "the unbearable daily reality for Palestinians, and it's only getting worse." She called for "stop
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U.S. Executive Resigns Over Allegations Russia Secretly Controls $25 Billion Alaska Natural Gas Project
US executive resigns over claims Russia secretly controls $25 billion Alaska LNG project. The former CEO of Polar Train LNG told the Financial Times that Russian gas giant Novatek funded and controlle
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Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff warned Donald Trump: US warships dare not approach the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran will not allow them to enter the Persian Gulf.
Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, stated that the Iranian military will not allow US warships to enter the
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Trump says US may conduct new military operation against Iran, urges Iranian officials to agree to US demands
US President Donald Trump has said he may launch another military campaign against Iran, using the codename "epic fury" for a potential new operation. Speaking at a rally in Florida, Trump urged Irani
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Trump says he 'doesn't know anything' about potential Iran strike this weekend
Trump says he 'doesn't know anything' about potential Iran strike this weekend, responding to US Ambassador Tom Barrack's comments that the US could "absolutely" carry out a strike against Iran as soo
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U.S. municipal bond sales have surpassed $500 billion year-to-date, marking the highest volume ever for this period, driven by demand for infrastructure and airport upgrades.
U.S. municipal bond sales have surpassed $500 billion year-to-date, marking the highest volume ever for this period, driven by demand for infrastructure and airport upgrades.
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US envoy Tom Barrack says US could 'absolutely' strike Iran as early as this weekend
US Ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy to Syria and Iraq, Tom Barrack, stated that the US could carry out a strike against Iran as early as this weekend. Barrack clarified that any potential milit
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Tehran Mayor: Iran won't negotiate with US until Trump honors memorandum commitments
Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani stated that Iran will not resume negotiations with the US until Washington fulfills its commitments under a memorandum of understanding. Zakani emphasized that the leadersh
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Zelenskiy: Agreed to hold trilateral meeting at the team level with US, Russia, and Ukraine in the first half of November.
Zelenskiy: Agreed to hold trilateral meeting at the team level with US, Russia, and Ukraine in the first half of November.
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Iran issues ultimatum to Middle Eastern countries: Stop supporting the US or be designated "hostile states" if US-Iran conflict reignites.
Maleki, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated that Iran has issued an ultimatum to countries in the Middle East, demanding that they cease all sup
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Trump Says Strait of Hormuz "Completely Ours," Iran Warns Uncoordinated Vessels Not to Pass
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that the Strait of Hormuz is "totally ours, and we're going to keep it that way," echoing his previous statements about the waterway. Iran
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Donald Trump's envoy, Mike Waltz, warned Iran that the United States is prepared for a long-term confrontation and emphasized that Tehran must reach a "meaningful agreement" regarding its nuclear program.
Donald Trump's envoy, Mike Waltz, warned Iran that the United States is prepared for a long-term confrontation and emphasized that Tehran must reach a "meaningful agreement" regarding its nuclear prog
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that U.S. President Donald Trump supports him in "completing the mission against Iran" and recognizes him as the most suitable leader to lead the fight against Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that U.S. President Donald Trump supports him in "completing the mission against Iran" and recognizes him as the most suitable leader to lead the fight
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EU Awards Sakharov Prize to International Criminal Court After Trump Administration Imposed Sanctions
The European Union on Thursday awarded the International Criminal Court (ICC) its top human rights prize, the Sakharov Prize. This comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced s
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Senior Iranian lawmakers call for the use of nuclear weapons if the US attacks again.
According to Al Jazeera, Mohammad-Saleh Jokar, head of the Iranian Parliament's Internal Affairs Committee, called on authorities to allow the use of deterrent weapons, including nuclear weapons, if t
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Analyst: Iran has shifted to an "asymmetric" offensive military doctrine aimed at rapidly escalating the cost of war for the U.S. to an "unbearable" level.
Al Jazeera cited Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute, who analyzed that Iran has shifted its military doctrine from defensive to "asymmetric" offensive, meaning it will infli
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