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world17 hours ago•4 min saved

Netanyahu unveils a 'hexagon of alliances' with India and partners to counter radical axes

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a proposed "hexagon of alliances"—including Israel, India, Greece, Cyprus and other Arab, African and Asian states—to form an axis against what he called radical axes, ahead of Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel. The plan envisions intensified security and infrastructure cooperation, such as Negev development and airport projects, alongside a deeper India-Israel defense and trade relationship that has grown in recent years. The piece also situates these moves within broader regional dynamics involving the UAE and Iran, and notes ongoing U.S. regional security considerations.

via Middle East Eye|

#defense-cooperation #geopolitics #infrastructure-development

business1 day ago•2 min saved

Oil Holds Near 7-Month Peak as US-Iran Tensions Loom

Oil prices hover near seven-month highs as traders weigh potential supply disruption from escalating US-Iran tensions ahead of a new round of nuclear talks; Brent around $71.50 and WTI around $66.40, with geopolitical risk and tariff-policy uncertainty underpinning the rally.

via Reuters|

#business #energy #geopolitics

business2 days ago•1 min saved

Bitcoin slips toward $64k as tariffs and tensions spur risk-off shift

Bitcoin fell to about $64,830 in early trading, dropping nearly 5% from Sunday to Monday and hitting a weekend low of around $64,324 as investors pull back from risk assets amid tariff uncertainty and rising U.S.–Iran tensions; year-to-date, bitcoin is down about 24% while gold has gained roughly 20%.

via CNBC|

#bitcoin #business #cryptocurrencies

markets2 days ago•32 min saved

Dollar slips as tariffs ruling sparks policy jitters amid Middle East tensions

The dollar eased after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Trump overstepped his authority on sweeping tariffs, fueling policy uncertainty and potential litigation over duties, while euro and yen firmed modestly; analysts say the initial market moves are likely knee-jerk, with replacement tariff plans still unclear and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East adding to risk.

via Reuters|

#currencies #forex #geopolitics

energy2 days ago•22 min saved

Oil Rally May Be Underpricing Iran Risk Amid Tensions

Oil prices rose to six-month highs as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions raise fears of potential supply disruptions from Iran’s 3 million barrels per day of output, with tensions intensifying around nuclear talks and increased Gulf deployments. While traders have often framed the market as oversupplied, data show inventories below the five-year average and shrinking spare capacity, suggesting a real risk of disruption if the region heats up and the market may be underpricing that risk.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|

#energy #geopolitics #iran

world3 days ago•18 min saved

A post-American world order: can rivals build a rules-based future?

Porter argues that Trump-era fractures of the US-led postwar order have spurred Europe and others to seek a ‘third path’ or rely on uncoordinated, transactional alliances. Building a durable liberal, rules-based system without strong US leadership seems unlikely, risking a world split into rival blocs or even a ‘no order’ landscape unless Washington renews its engagement. The piece frames a likely shift from a coherent order to pragmatism and power politics, with China and the US looming as the two poles and varied influence for other states.

via The Guardian|

#europe #geopolitics #multipolarity

world3 days ago•5 min saved

India Charts a Global South Course in the AI Power Struggle

At the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India positions itself as a responsible, third-way partner for developing nations amid U.S.–China AI competition, arguing AI should be governed for public welfare and offering its large IT workforce and market as a testbed. Modi frames AI as a powerful technology that must be directed for good, while India pursues strategic autonomy, builds ties with middle powers, and signs the Pax Silica Declaration to protect supply chains, signaling a broader effort to shape AI governance and diplomacy for the Global South.

via The New York Times|

#artificial-intelligence #geopolitics #global-south

world5 days ago•3 min saved

Limited Iran Strike Seen as Oil Market Baseline, Not Global Disruptor

Morningstar views a limited U.S. strike on Iran as the base case, likely preserving global oil flows and lifting prices mainly due to geopolitical risk; a severe strike or Strait of Hormuz closure is unlikely, while JP Morgan suggests a diplomatic outcome with Iran and a Ukraine ceasefire could keep inventories in check, with Brent prices around the mid-60s.

via Rigzone|

#energy-markets #geopolitics #iran

commodities5 days ago•128 min saved

Oil eyes first weekly gain in three as US-Iran tensions mount

Oil prices held near six-month highs and were on track for their first weekly gain in three weeks as investors weighed a potential binary outcome in U.S.-Iran talks and Iran’s joint naval drills with Russia that could threaten the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude was around $71.41 a barrel and U.S. WTI about $66.13, with weekly gains near 5%, while markets also priced in a 10–15 day Trump deadline over Iran’s nuclear programme. A drop in U.S. crude inventories reported by the EIA supported prices, though gains were capped by expectations for higher OPEC+ output and by persistent U.S. rate uncertainty.

via Investing.com|

#commodities #geopolitics #iran

world6 days ago•6 min saved

Trump at a crossroads in the US-Iran standoff

After a two-month standoff, the United States has mounted a major military build-up but still has not ordered an attack on Iran, leaving Trump to choose between striking Iran or retreating, with wide implications for regional security and diplomacy.

via The Economist|

#geopolitics #iran #middle-east

world7 days ago•6 min saved

Gulf Rift: Saudi-UAE clash reshapes Gulf power balance

Saudi Arabia’s formal, oddly cordial tone masks a sharp dispute with the United Arab Emirates after Riyadh bombed a UAE weapons shipment in Yemen and accused Abu Dhabi of threatening Saudi security, a rare rift between the Gulf’s two dominant powers with potentiallywide regional consequences.

via The Economist|

#geopolitics #gulf #saudi-arabia

entertainment7 days ago•6 min saved

U2 Burns Bright with Six-Track Protest EP Days of Ash, Teasing a New Album

U2 releases Days of Ash, their first new music since 2017, a six-track EP centered on global rights struggles—from Renee Good’s death at ICE to Iran’s protests and a Palestinian activist death—featuring Ed Sheeran and Taras Topolia on the closing track. Bono uses the songs to critique political rhetoric and advocate for democracy, while a Kyiv-related documentary accompanies the release. The band also confirms a separate full album later this year, and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. briefly returns from neck surgery.

via The Guardian|

#bono #days-of-ash #entertainment

world8 days ago•46 min saved

The Gulf’s New Axis: China and Russia Reshape Iran’s Equation

An opinion piece argues that Iran’s role in the Persian Gulf is being rewritten by a Sino‑Russian axis: China has deployed advanced ships and Beidou-linked surveillance in the Gulf of Oman, giving Tehran near real‑time visibility of U.S. movements, while Russia provides defense upgrades and satellite support. This tri-polar alignment strengthens Iran and deepens security and economic ties with Beijing and Moscow, signaling a shift away from U.S.-led regional dominance and prompting Washington to reassess its options.

via Middle East Monitor|

#china #geopolitics #gulf-of-oman

world8 days ago•45 min saved

Modi Pushes India’s AI Ambitions at Delhi Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi uses the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi to project India as a rising tech power, hosting OpenAI, Google and other leaders while pursuing a global-reset amid a turbulent year marked by tensions with Pakistan and US trade frictions; the event underscores India’s rapid AI push across sectors and its expanding trade ties with the US and EU to elevate its standing on the world stage.

via Bloomberg.com|

#artificial-intelligence #geopolitics #india

energy8 days ago•23 min saved

Geopolitics Remain Oil’s Hidden Price Driver, Even With Shale Power

OilPrice argues that geopolitical risk—especially U.S.-Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz—still poses a meaningful price threat despite U.S. shale. Five Scenarios from Rystad Energy show a spectrum from negotiated deals to wide conflict, with worst-case shocks potentially pushing Brent and WTI above $100 if Hormuz is disrupted; meanwhile global energy efficiency and storage could cushion some impacts. A potential deal with Iran would be bearish for oil prices, but the risk of escalation remains a key factor for markets.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|

#energy #geopolitics #iran