Strait of Hormuz
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worldTrump Admits US Armed Iranian Dissidents, Fracturing Peace Talks
President Trump confirms US supplied weapons to Iranian dissidents, undermining diplomacy just as fragile ceasefire holds.
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worldIran Sets Hardline Terms for U.S. Talks Amid Conflict
Tehran demands five conditions, including security guarantees and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, before any negotiation.
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financeUS-Iran Tensions Threaten Global Oil Supply via Strait of Hormuz
The fragile US-Iran truce is at risk, potentially disrupting the Strait of Hormuz and driving WTI crude oil prices higher.
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worldTrump-Xi Summit: A Pivotal Moment for Superpower Relations
President Trump visits Beijing for critical talks with President Xi on trade, Taiwan, AI competition, and Iran mediation.
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financeStrait of Hormuz Closure Pushes WTI Crude Oil Toward $110
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive WTI crude oil prices, with markets pricing a 50% chance of reaching $110 in May 2026.
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worldStrait of Hormuz Threat Could Wipe Out 100 Million Barrels Weekly, Warns Saudi Aramco CEO
Amin Nasser says disruption at key chokepoint could remove 100M barrels per week. Oil prices may surge, impacting energy and crypto markets.
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financeWall Street Opens Lower as AI, Geopolitics, and Earnings Weigh
US stocks slide as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq open in the red. AI profitability concerns, Middle East tensions, and mixed tech earnings fuel the decline.
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worldStrait of Hormuz Blockade Threatens Global Food Crisis, UN Warns
A UN official warns that tens of millions could face hunger if fertilizer shipments aren't allowed through the Strait of Hormuz soon.