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July 12, 2026, 02:50 PM - 4 min read
Precious metals, traditionally regarded as safe-haven assets during periods of uncertainty, have witnessed sharp price swings in recent sessions as geopolitical developments and macroeconomic factors continue to shape investor sentiment.
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July 12, 2026, 09:07 AM - 2 min read
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed the attack on a ship and also said that the crew had abandoned the vessel and boarded a lifeboat. It said the confirmation was made by authorities and the ship’s company security officer.
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July 11, 2026, 04:03 PM - 6 min read
Trump’s reticence for full-scale escalation means we are unlikely to return to the war of February 28. Iran’s determination to show control means we are also not likely to see the ceasefire hold or a substantial peace agreement forthcoming.
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July 10, 2026, 09:05 PM - 2 min read
The Islamic Republic retaliated with strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, further exacerbating the military confrontation between the two sides. As per the media reports, the American government is seeking to keep Israel away from direct involvement in the ongoing military actions against Iran.
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July 10, 2026, 11:22 AM - 2 min read
The ongoing conflict in Iran has delayed the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for more than 20 per cent of global oil trade. Further disruption to the waterway could tighten global energy supplies.
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July 10, 2026, 09:22 AM - 2 min read
According to estimates, over 15 million people from across the country and representatives from around the world attended the funeral of the late supreme leader.
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July 9, 2026, 10:19 PM - 4 min read
Iran fires missiles at Jordan base, warns more attacks on US facilities; oil prices climb amid renewed Strait of Hormuz fears
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July 9, 2026, 04:45 PM - 6 min read
The structural flaw in the ceasefire deal was visible from the outset. The MoU rested on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz in return for the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil – almost the only lifeline sustaining the Iranian economy. But nothing in the agreement resolved the question of Lebanon.
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July 9, 2026, 09:49 AM - 3 min read
The latest escalation on Wednesday is the most severe since both sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end fighting earlier last month.
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July 8, 2026, 10:01 PM - 5 min read
The US-Iran confrontation intensified sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump warned of fresh military strikes and Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if attacked again, raising fears of a wider conflict and disruption to global oil supplies.
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July 8, 2026, 10:02 AM - 5 min read
For a considerable period, Trump has publicly questioned whether Washington's closest international partners possess the strength, loyalty, or utility required to justify the American security guarantees they have depended upon since the conclusion of the Second World War.
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July 4, 2026, 09:28 AM - 3 min read
"Conditions have improved compared to the past, and post-war developments have caused Americans to accept existing realities," Ghalibaf said, as quoted, adding, "In such an environment, trade relations can be expanded further, and we hope that the groundwork for lifting sanctions will also be prepared."
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