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Hormuz Bypass Routes Show The Gulf’s Limits

The war involving Iran has exposed a hard truth about global energy trade: there is no easy substitute for the Strait of Hormuz. As shipping through the waterway has been disrupted, attention has turned to pipelines and other possible export routes across
April 21, 2026
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Stocks Slide on AI Disruption Fears

U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as investors reassessed the potential downsides of rapid artificial intelligence expansion. Concerns that AI tools could disrupt established business models across finance, logistics, software and real estate weighed heavily on sentiment. The pullback also unfolded against a
February 12, 2026
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Hong Kong Court Convicts Activist’s Father

A Hong Kong court has convicted Kwok Yin-sang, father of overseas pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok, under the city’s homegrown national security legislation known as Article 23. The case has drawn international attention and criticism, as it marks the first prosecution under the
February 11, 2026
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Musk merger creates massive SpaceX-xAI powerhouse

Strategic tie-up reshapes Musk’s tech empire Elon Musk’s decision to merge SpaceX and xAI has created one of the largest and most valuable private companies in the world, a move analysts say blends enormous growth potential with meaningful financial and execution risks
February 9, 2026
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Tech Sell-Off Pushes S&P 500 Lower as AMD Slumps

U.S. equities moved lower on Wednesday as selling pressure intensified across technology stocks, dragging major indexes down. Weakness in semiconductors, led by a sharp drop in Advanced Micro Devices, reinforced a broader risk-off mood in markets already grappling with rotation away from
February 4, 2026
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Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica Presidency

Conservative populist Laura Fernández secured a decisive first-round victory in Costa Rica’s presidential election, signaling continuity with the confrontational political shift launched by outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves. Preliminary results show Fernández winning outright in a crowded field, avoiding a runoff and reinforcing
February 3, 2026
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Software stocks sink as AI fears fuel sector sell-off

Software sector enters bear market territory Software stocks extended their sharp decline on Thursday as investors deepened their retreat from the sector, driven by growing concerns that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could disrupt long-standing business models. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector
January 29, 2026
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Gold tops $5,000 as investors rush to safe havens

Historic milestone for precious metals The price of gold has surged above $5,000 per ounce for the first time in history, extending a powerful rally after the metal gained more than 60% during 2025. The latest move comes amid heightened geopolitical and
January 26, 2026