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Crypto markets rebound after Trump halts Iran strike plan

Cryptocurrency markets recovered on Tuesday after the announcement that a planned US military strike on Iran had been postponed, easing immediate geopolitical tensions. Digital assets gained ground in early trading, with privacy-focused tokens leading advances while Bitcoin stabilized near the 77,000......

Gold hits one week low as oil inflation fears weigh on metals

Gold prices fell to a one-week low on Friday, extending a multi-session decline as rising oil prices and inflation concerns strengthened the US dollar and weighed on precious metals. The move marked a fourth consecutive losing session for gold, reflecting growing pressure from higher US Treasury yields......

Iran presses BRICS to condemn US and Israeli military campaign

Foreign ministers from the BRICS nations opened a two day summit in New Delhi on Thursday under the shadow of the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The meeting exposed growing divisions inside the expanded BRICS bloc as member states struggled to align their positions on the war......

Iran says control of Strait of Hormuz could double oil revenue

Iran has claimed that tighter control over the Strait of Hormuz could generate economic returns capable of doubling its oil revenue, according to statements attributed to a senior military official. The assessment comes as tensions remain high between Iran, the United States, and Israel, with maritime......

US naval blockade redirects 62 ships linked to Iranian trade

The United States Central Command said more than 20 American warships are enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iran, with 62 commercial vessels redirected and four others neutralized since operations began on April 13. The campaign forms part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Economic......

Macron urges diplomacy on Iran and criticizes US strategy at EU summit

French President Emmanuel Macron called for a diplomatic approach to Iran and rejected Washington’s strategy during a European Union summit, warning that escalating tensions risk destabilizing global markets. Speaking at the gathering in Agia Napa, he said negotiations with Tehran must rely on......

Pentagon says 13 ships turned back as Iran blockade faces evasion tactics

The United States says its naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz has forced 13 vessels to turn back since operations began, even as maritime data suggests the enforcement effort is facing gaps. The operation, led by United States Central Command, has entered its fourth day amid rising......

Asian stock markets plunge as oil prices surge past $115

Stock markets across Asia fell sharply on Monday as crude oil prices jumped above $115 per barrel, heightening concerns that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could damage the global economy. South Korea’s Kospi index dropped more than 8 percent, triggering a circuit breaker......

Middle East evacuations deepen as iran tensions rise

Several governments have begun withdrawing diplomats and urging their nationals to leave parts of the Middle East amid rising fears of a military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The moves follow the collapse of the latest talks on Iran’s nuclear program and a rapid......