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According to MarineTraffic data, a Qatari liquefied natural gas carrier loaded at Ras Laffan port headed toward the Strait of Hormuz on May 9, navigating the northern shipping lane near Qeshm and Larak islands. The vessel's destination is listed as Karachi, Pakistan. If the ship successfully

According to TechCrunch, Nvidia committed over $40 billion to equity investments in AI companies in the first months of 2026, with a $30 billion investment in OpenAI as the largest single commitment. The chipmaker also pledged up to $3.2 billion in glassmaker Corning and as much as $2.1 billion to d

According to Whale Alert, USDC Treasury minted 250 million USDC on Solana 6 hours ago (May 10).

According to German Airport Association CEO Ralph Baisel, via CCTV on May 10, aviation fuel shortages may lead to more flight cancellations, particularly affecting budget airlines, with ticket prices likely to rise further. Baisel stated that jet fuel prices have doubled since late February

According to Iran's Press TV, U.S. military aircraft reportedly flew over Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.

According to FARS News Agency, Iran on May 10 is pushing to impose licensing, fees, and legal jurisdiction on foreign submarine cable operators. The cables carry significant data traffic between Europe, the Gulf region, and Asia. Iran is also requiring that all management and maintenance work be

iShares Silver Trust, the world's largest silver ETF, saw its holdings decrease by 30.96 tonnes on May 9, bringing its current position to 15,048.3 tonnes.

According to Iranian state media, Iran claimed on May 10 that U.S. forces struck six civilian vessels. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards warned that any further interference with Iranian ships would trigger a strong response. A senior Iranian official cautioned against "closing the door" on the

According to Golden Finance, on May 8, U.S. President Trump stated at the White House that the U.S. may revive Operation Prosperity Guardian, aimed at clearing ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said he considers the operation a good idea but noted there are other solutions available. He a

According to the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, China's April warehouse storage index reached 51%, maintaining expansion for a second consecutive month. The index reflects steady growth in warehousing demand and smooth supply chain operations. The business activity expectation index f

According to Jinshi Data, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on May 8 to discuss regional developments. Araghchi stated that U.S. destructive practices in the Persian Gulf and recent statements by American officials are undermining diplomatic

According to Libyan media reports, armed clashes erupted in Zawiyah, western Libya, on May 8, killing at least 5 people, including a security officer at Zawiyah refinery. Multiple armed groups engaged in intense fighting in the city center and surrounding areas starting in the early morning. Zawiyah

According to Iranian lawmaker Jafar Poorkabani on May 9, media reports claiming Iran dumped oil into the sea due to full storage tanks are false. Poorkabani stated that satellite imagery showing oil slick near Khark Island reveals the pollution stems from an European tanker's discharge of oil

According to Lebanese National News Agency and Health Ministry, Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on May 9 killed at least 15 people, including a child, with multiple others wounded. The strikes targeted multiple locations across the region. Hezbollah responded by firing rockets toward Israeli

ECB Governing Council member Escrivá stated on May 9 that central banks must reassess the resilience of financial infrastructure and cybersecurity robustness in light of artificial intelligence developments. According to his remarks at an event, recent AI advances compel a reevaluation of financial

According to LayerZero's official blog post, the protocol issued a public apology on Friday for its handling of the April 18 exploit that drained roughly $292 million in rsETH from Kelp DAO's bridge. LayerZero acknowledged it made a mistake by allowing its Decentralized Verifier Network to serve

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's colleagues—officials Goolsbee, Daley, Bowman, and Waller—are set to participate in a panel discussion at the Hoover Institution's 2026 Monetary Policy Conference in 10 minutes on

Strike CEO Jack Mallers said on the What Bitcoin Did podcast that institutional participation in Bitcoin does not threaten the asset's long-term viability or underlying principles. "If Wall Street getting into Bitcoin kills it, it was never going to be successful in the first place," Mallers said.

According to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), on May 9, the IRGC Navy warned that any attack on Iranian oil tankers and commercial vessels would trigger strikes against U.S. targets and enemy ships in the region. The IRGC Aerospace Force subsequently stated that its missiles and