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U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Threatening Fragile Middle East Ceasefire
New military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran challenge the ceasefire and threaten stability in the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Oil Inventories Plunge to Lowest Since 2004 Amid Iran Tensions
U.S. crude stockpiles hit their lowest since 2004 due to exports and SPR releases, with Iran tensions adding volatility to oil markets.
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US Sanctions Cuba’s President, But Crypto Slips Through the Crack
The US Treasury targets Cuban officials and their military-run conglomerate, yet cryptocurrency remains conspicuously absent from the sanctions list.
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Kushner-Backed Resort Sparks 'Flamingo Revolution' in Albania
Thousands protest Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's luxury resort on a protected island, sparking anti-government demonstrations.
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Japan's Nuclear U-Turn: Replacing Up to 14 Reactors by the 2050s
Fifteen years after Fukushima, Japan proposes replacing 11-14 nuclear reactors to meet surging power demand from AI and semiconductor fabs.
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Iran War's 100th Day: Southeast Asia Feels the Economic Shockwaves
Disrupted Middle East energy and shipping drive up costs across Southeast Asia, from construction to food, with experts warning of long-term impact.
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Iran War at 100 Days: Trump Faces Domestic Backlash, Invasion Odds Drop
Market indicators suggest U.S. war on Iran is unpopular, reducing full-scale invasion risk while boosting regime survival confidence.
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OPEC Output Hits 30-Year Low Amid US Naval Blockade of Iran
OPEC crude output fell to 16.33 million barrels per day in May 2026, the lowest in decades, driven by US sanctions and a naval blockade on Iran.