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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Global Stocks Slide as Gulf Conflict Sends Oil Prices Higher

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July 13, 2026

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Global markets fell sharply on Monday as escalating conflict in the Gulf and Iran’s claim that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz fueled a surge in oil prices, reviving concerns over inflation and the outlook for interest rates. Asian equities led the decline while investors shifted toward the U.S. dollar and government bonds amid [] The post Global Stocks Slide as Gulf Conflict Sends Oil Prices Higher appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 29, 2026

Commodities: Oil Market Shrugs Off Persian Gulf Escalation

Commodities: Oil Market Shrugs Off Persian Gulf Escalation

ING Think

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Commodities Feed: The battle of Hormuz lifts oil prices

Further escalation in the Persian Gulf has oil prices moving higher amid renewed concerns over flows through the Strait of Hormuz

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

Asian Markets Decline As Middle East Tensions Escalate After Fresh US Strikes On Iran

Rising oil prices and renewed military action in the Gulf weighed on investor sentiment across the region.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

Oil prices decline after OPEC+ agrees to increase output

London, July 6 (SANA) Oil prices fell in global trading on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to a further increase in production targets starting in August, while exports through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover, paving the way for increased supplies to the global market. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures fell 24 cents, or []

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks

World shares are mixed and oil prices have slipped after conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U.S. launching fresh attacks.

Hot Air

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oil Is Flowing Out of the Gulf. Everything Else Is Up in the Air

Oil Is Flowing Out of the Gulf. Everything Else Is Up in the Air

Kathimerini

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· Jul 8, 2026

ATHEX: Mini sell-off after fresh Gulf tension

The resumption of military action in the Persian Gulf had an immediate impact on markets, with oil rates jumping and bourse indexes slumping.

Economic Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations are remaining cautious to avoid direct involvement in the confrontation. Crude oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing geopolitical risks. India, a major oil importer, faces increased vulnerability from these market developments.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil prices surge on US-Iran attacks

World oil prices surged Monday as a fresh flare-up between the United States and Iran rattled investors, while a selloff in chipmakers sent South Korea's stock market plunging. The post Oil prices surge on US-Iran attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 21, 2026

While Oil Prices Have Fallen From Their Peak, Here's Why They Could Rise Again in the Future.

The agreement to end the Middle East conflict has pushed oil prices lower, but that could be a temporary reprieve.

Canada's National Observer

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· Jun 26, 2026

'Natural leak' of oil detected in the St. Lawrence

Scientists observed oil rising from the seabed in the heart of the Gulf.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Global markets face selling pressure amid renewed geopolitical tensions

Escalating US-Iran tensions and risks around Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices higher, lifting bond yields and weighing on global equities

BOL News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil prices surge 4%, as U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply concerns

The growing Middle East tensions also affected global financial markets. The post Oil prices surge 4, as U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply concerns appeared first on BOL News.

Fox News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran's biggest weapon against the US may be slipping away, experts say

Iran's attacks on commercial shipping sent oil prices higher, but alternative routes and rising OPEC+ production may be weakening Iran's leverage.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

Oil prices rise after fresh Persian Gulf attacks, trade opens higher Monday night

Oil prices rise after fresh Persian Gulf attacks, trade opens higher Monday night

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil prices rise 8%, and Dow drops 800 points after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are dropping worldwide after President Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 22, 2026

Oil falls after US-Iran talks signal easing supply risks

Global oil prices fell on Monday after U.S.-Iran talks concluded in Switzerland with Tehran saying ‌it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, easing worries about a supply shortage in global markets. Brent crude was down 61 cents at 79.96 a barrel by 0815 GMT. Prices had climbed to 82.30 at the start of trading because [] The post Oil falls after US-Iran talks signal easing supply risks appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 30, 2026

GREEN: Trans Mountain ‘capacity’ milestone should end opposition to new pipeline

Turbulence in world oil markets due to the Iran war has only made Canadian oil more attractive and the Trans Mountain expansion has been instrumental in priming the pump for future sales to those Asian markets

Iran Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Oil markets brace for more turbulence ahead amid geopolitical risks, supply-demand dynamics

BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Middle East tensions flared anew on Wednesday, sending oil prices sharply higher after the U.S. military resumed strikes on Iran. Brent crude futures jumped more than 5 percent, nearing 80 U.S. dollars a barrel.Investors were quick to price in the risk of further supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping routes, though analysts

Off The Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

Hormuz peace deal shaken after reported IRGC attack on cargo ship, oil prices jump

Crude oil prices edged higher and caught global markets flat-footed on Thursday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, citing two senior U.S. officials. The incident blindsided investors who had expected a period of cooling geopolitical tensions. []...Click to read more

AzerNews

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· Jul 6, 2026

OPEC+ raises output as oil market enters new geopolitical era

The shifting tides of the global energy market have once again thrust OPEC+ into the spotlight, laying bare the delicate and often volatile intersection of geopolitics and oil economics. The group’s recent decision to boost oil production targets for August by 188,000 barrels per day is on the surface a standard regulatory tweak meant to stabilize a fluctuating market.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 25, 2026

Gulf stock markets fall as oil prices return to pre-war levels

Gulf stock markets fall as oil prices return to pre-war levels Most stock markets in the Gulf closed lower on Thursday, as oil prices fell back towards levels last seen before the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The decline came after a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran paved the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices, a key driver for Gulf financial markets, extended losses as expectations of increased Middle East supply outweighed concerns over demand, according to the Reuters news agency.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 4, 2026

Oil’s Supply Wave, Tumbling Prices Rekindle Fears of Global Glut

Oil prices are falling everywhere as a peace deal between the US and Iran unleashes a wave of supply, overwhelming demand from buyers and prompting talk of a glut of crude.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 25, 2026

Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis di Asia Barat

PETALING JAYA: Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis dan trend tersebut dijangka berterusan dalam tempoh terdekat susulan langkah pengurusan risiko pasaran yang proaktif serta pemulihan pantas rantaian bekalan dari Asia Barat. Kontrak niaga hadapan minyak mentah Brent kini menghampiri paras AS72 setong, manakala penanda aras Amerika Syarikat (AS), West Texas Intermediate (WTI) berada ... Read more The post Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis di Asia Barat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

DNyuz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil Prices Jump After Renewed Strikes in Gulf Put Shipping Recovery at Risk

Oil prices surged on Wednesday after U.S. and Iranian forces traded strikes in and around the Persian Gulf and the Trump administration revoked a waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil in retaliation for attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial conduit for the world’s energy flows. U.S. Central Command []

Investing.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Oil prices slip as OPEC+ output hike fuels oversupply concerns

Oil prices slip as OPEC+ output hike fuels oversupply concerns

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Morocco faces fresh uncertainty as oil prices climb

Global oil prices are once again experiencing volatility as renewed security tensions in the Middle East push crude prices higher, raising questions about whether the recent decline in fuel prices in Morocco will come to an end. Although oil prices edged slightly lower in early trading on Friday, both major benchmarks remained on track for [] The post Morocco faces fresh uncertainty as oil prices climb appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

The West Australian

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· Jul 13, 2026

Shares slip in Asia as oil jumps on Gulf attacks

Oil is climbing as the US and Iran trade attacks in the Gulf, choking the Strait of Hormuz and rekindling inflation risks, while share markets slide in Asia.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 27, 2026

Oil Sinks Sharply as Tanker Traffic Through Hormuz Rises, Brent Posts 11% Weekly Loss

Global oil prices fell sharply at the end of the week as concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East eased, with increased tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz signaling stable flows despite recent regional tensions.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Is OPEC Losing Control as Gulf Oil Producers Race to Reclaim Market Share?

The four month Iran war severely disrupted global energy markets after Tehran restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli military strikes. At the height of the conflict, around 14 million barrels of oil per day were removed from global supply, triggering fears of a prolonged energy crisis and sending Brent crude [] The post Is OPEC Losing Control as Gulf Oil Producers Race to Reclaim Market Share? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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