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Breaking Energy Geopolitics

U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Off Sri Lanka as European Powers Deploy Naval Assets

Torpedo attack 2,000 miles from Iran expands conflict to Indian Ocean while energy markets react to effective Strait of Hormuz closure.

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Geopolitics Technology

Huawei Dominates MWC 2024 Despite Western Bans, Exposing EU Policy Disconnect

Chinese tech giant showcases 5.5G leadership while securing Middle East deals, as fewer than half of EU states enforce restrictions on its equipment.

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Geopolitics Markets

Lammy Declares UK Strikes on Iran Lawful as Oil Hits $85 and Hormuz Premiums Surge 400%

Deputy Prime Minister invokes Article 51 self-defence doctrine while Brent climbs to 15-month high and war risk insurance for tankers quintuples in 48 hours.

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Geopolitics

Ukraine Claims First Territorial Gains Since 2023 as Battlefield Dynamics Shift

Kyiv recaptured 460 square kilometers since January, disrupting Russia's spring offensive plans while peace talks remain stalled.

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Geopolitics

Lebanon’s Shelters Overflow as 83,000 Flee Israeli Offensive in 72 Hours

Renewed Israeli strikes force mass displacement across southern Lebanon, with government shelters nearing capacity as vulnerable populations face mounting risks.

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Geopolitics

UK Arrests Four Over Suspected Iranian Surveillance of London Jewish Community

Counter Terror Policing detains one Iranian national and three British-Iranian dual citizens in dawn raids, marking latest escalation in Iran's operations on British soil.

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Geopolitics Markets

Beijing Doubles Down on Self-Reliance as 15th Five-Year Plan Targets Tech Independence Amid US Tensions

China's 2026-2030 blueprint prioritizes semiconductors, AI and domestic consumption over stimulus, setting a 4.5-5% growth target as trade frictions and property slump reshape economic strategy.

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Geopolitics Technology

India’s $180 Billion Bottleneck: Jio IPO Stalls as Regulatory Clarity Trumps Speed

Mukesh Ambani's telecom giant awaits government notification on public shareholding norms while navigating data localization rules and foreign investment compliance in a test of India's IPO framework.

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Geopolitics

Trump-Xi Summit Tests Superpower Balance as Tariff Pressures Ease

Upcoming talks arrive as Supreme Court ruling weakens US leverage while China's strategic chokepoints force Washington to recalibrate tech export controls.

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Breaking Geopolitics Markets

Iran Strikes Israeli Interests in Bahrain as Gulf States Enter US-Israel Conflict Crossfire

Retaliatory attacks on US Navy 5th Fleet headquarters and civilian targets across Gulf monarchies mark dramatic escalation of Iran war, with Saudi Arabia intercepting missiles.

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Breaking Geopolitics

DOJ Releases Previously Withheld Epstein Files Containing Uncorroborated Trump Allegation

Documents published Thursday include FBI interviews with a woman who made unverified sexual assault claims, after news outlets reported the files were missing from earlier releases.

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Energy Geopolitics

US-Venezuela Reset Reshapes Oil Markets and Regional Power Balance

The thaw follows Maduro's capture and could unlock 303 billion barrels while challenging China's $60 billion Latin America foothold.

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