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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike
After a BOJ hike, the yen weakened, JGB yields fell, and the Nikkei gained, signaling a dovish take and support for exporters and carry trades.
- 7 min
- Japan
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil markets surge as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks
Benchmark crude rose intraday after new U.S.-Iran exchanges raised Middle East supply and shipping risks, lifting energy and defense stocks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US forces sink narco-refueling station linked to Ecuadorian cartel in Pacific: SOUTHCOM
SOUTHCOM says US forces destroyed a floating refueling hub tied to Ecuador’s Los Choneros, disrupting long-range trafficking routes. No casualties repor...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight
Six months into the Iran war, Tehran markets show reduced volatility and priced-in stalemate, focusing on energy flows, sanctions, and supply chains.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere
Washington shifts its final Pacific carrier to prioritize Iran and the Western Hemisphere, leaving a temporary gap in Asia’s deterrence posture.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine pounds Black Sea Fleet’s ‘last major stronghold’ while Putin flexes naval power in Pacific
Kyiv strikes Russia’s Black Sea naval stronghold while Putin stages Pacific Fleet exercises and warns of broader maritime retaliation.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war leaves US allies in Asia less defended – NYT
Report says Washington shifted missile interceptors to the Mideast, leaving Indo-Pacific partners worried about thinner air and missile defense.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
India ramps up missile sales in Indo-Pacific as China’s assertiveness turns neighbors wary
India inks a third regional missile deal, boosting its role as a security supplier as neighbors diversify amid China’s assertiveness.
- 7 min
- India
Military / WarThe Veil
China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit
Beijing confirms rare SLBM test as U.S. partners tighten defense coordination ahead of the NATO summit, highlighting Indo-Pacific deterrence signals.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the Pacific Ocean
Washington confirms a June 22 strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel; two dead, six survivors in custody amid ongoing interdiction efforts.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the eastern Pacific
U.S. officials say a strike on an alleged drug vessel in the eastern Pacific killed two and left six survivors detained; details remain limited.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
U.S. officials say a counter-narcotics strike in the eastern Pacific killed three. Details on the vessel, location, and assets used were not disclosed.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Why Trump’s Pentagon Abandoned ‘Indo-Pacific’
Washington recalibrates regional terminology, hinting at shifts in theater priorities, alliance messaging, and planning across Asia and nearby seas.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump Says Iran Will Get Hit 'Very Hard' Tonight, But What Do Prediction Markets Say About The Ceasefire?
Trump warns Iran will be hit “very hard” tonight as markets weigh odds of a strike versus a near-term ceasefire and energy risk in the Gulf.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Wired for War: could Anduril scam the US into an Indo-Pacific apocalypse? — RT World News
RT report questions if Anduril’s unproven autonomous systems are outpacing proof, prompting calls in Washington for testing, oversight, and caution.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack of the week
Pentagon says three died in a strike on a suspected smuggling vessel, the fourth such action this week, announced from Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Global SummitsThe Veil
Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
Defense chiefs weighed China’s posture, spending, and Ukraine lessons, eyeing maritime security, industry capacity, and rules to guide regional deterrence.
- 7 min
- Singapore
Military / WarThe Veil
US, Iran Reportedly Agree To Extend Ceasefire 60 Days, Open Nuclear Talks—But Prediction Markets Are Skep
Preliminary deal would prolong a truce and start nuclear talks; markets rally, but prediction markets doubt durability pending U.S. and Tehran approvals.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil markets could enter ‘red zone’ by July as stocks dwindle ahead of summer travel season, IEA chief says
IEA’s Birol says dwindling stocks risk price spikes by summer, urging full strategic reserve release as Middle East supply risks persist.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
European markets to start the week lower after Trump threatens Iran
European futures point down after Trump’s Iran comments, with haven bids rising and energy, defense in focus ahead of the cash open.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
After TACO And NACHO, Analyst Warns Of 'SALSA' Trade As Markets Rally Amid Trump's China Trip And Iran Te
President Donald Trump's China visit may shake markets if Iran tensions rise, analysts warn of a new
- 3 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Markets sell off as U.S.-Iran ceasefire plans go nowhere, leaving Trump with military options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Trump soon blasted Iran's response as
- 3 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US Military Strikes Another Alleged Drug Boat in the Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military hit another alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday which marks the third strike in five days. Military officials say
- 3 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Iran war will change global energy markets in these important ways, oil executives say
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the loss of nearly a billion barrels of oil with the shortage growing worse every day.
- 3 min
- Iran