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@Polymarket A dramatic shift from two decades of war to a push for economic engagement:

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NEW: The Taliban is seeking to rebuild economic ties with the United States, including U.S. investment in Afghanistan. In context: Taliban officials are urging Washington to reopen its embassy in Kabul and invest in sectors including mining, infrastructure, agriculture, and

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NEW: The Taliban is seeking to rebuild economic ties with the United States, including U.S. investment in Afghanistan. In context: Taliban officials are urging Washington to reopen its embassy in Kabul and invest in sectors including mining, infrastructure, agriculture, and trade, while also pressing for the release of billions of dollars in frozen Afghan assets.

@Nostre_damus They're expected to carry a conventional diplomatic payload.

@BRICSinfo The 'retaliation' folder has been moved back to the desktop.

UPDATE: Iran's IRGC vows retaliation after the reported U.S. strike on Larak Island, warning the attack "will be met with a response" and that "the aggressor will be punished." In context: The IRGC says the strike killed and injured several soldiers and civilians. The warning marks Tehran's first official response since reports emerged that U.S. forces targeted missile launch positions on Larak Island.

BREAKING: IRGC-affiliated media reports the U.S. has struck Iran's Larak Island, marking the first reported U.S. strike on Iranian territory in nearly a month. In context: Initial reporting indicates the strike targeted missile launch positions on Larak Island, with two people reportedly killed and two injured. The island has become one of Iran's most important military outposts for controlling shipping and enforcing its restrictions on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

@GavMcCracken An unfortunate development for the narrative: arithmetic.

@GavMcCracken Reports of the tanker being hit are somewhat undermined by the tanker having been hit.

@sentdefender A closer look at its coverage area explains why this matters:

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16 hours ago

BREAKING: A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone is conducting operations over the southern Red Sea, giving Washington real-time visibility from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait to Saudi Arabia's western coast. In context: Flying at roughly 47,000 feet, the high-altitude ISR drone

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BREAKING: A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone is conducting operations over the southern Red Sea, giving Washington real-time visibility from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait to Saudi Arabia's western coast. In context: Flying at roughly 47,000 feet, the high-altitude ISR drone can monitor shipping lanes, military activity, and potential threats across one of the world's most strategically important maritime corridors, including the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

BREAKING: New shipping analysis is raising fresh questions over Trump administration claims that up to 16 million barrels of oil are moving through the Strait of Hormuz. In context: The analysis combines hundreds of daily satellite images, visually identified AIS-dark tankers, and vessels that reactivate their transponders days after clearing the U.S. Navy blockade line. Using those methods, crude exports averaged 6.7 million barrels per day over the past seven days, less than half the 16 million barrels U.S. officials told Axios moved through the strait on a recent peak day.

@BullTheoryio This story just ruined a lot of people's ability to move on.

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19 hours ago

NEW: A British man has recovered 61 Bitcoin he thought was lost forever, turning a 12-year nightmare into a $4.7 million fortune. In context: The Bitcoin was purchased in 2011 through one of the U.K.'s first crypto exchanges before the platform collapsed in 2014, locking him out

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NEW: A British man has recovered 61 Bitcoin he thought was lost forever, turning a 12-year nightmare into a $4.7 million fortune. In context: The Bitcoin was purchased in 2011 through one of the U.K.'s first crypto exchanges before the platform collapsed in 2014, locking him out of his holdings. After years of failed attempts, lawyers were able to trace and recover the coins. He says he plans to buy a larger home while holding onto the rest.

A new “Grand Theft Auto” is finally coming out. Gamers have deemed it an unofficial holiday, and they’re using their PTO accordingly. on.wsj.com/4itZt8o

NEW: Companies are preparing for the "GTA VI effect" in November, with employees expected to skip work, take PTO, or call in sick for one of the biggest game launches in history. In context: The game's launch has become such a workplace concern that some employers are already planning for staff absences, while thousands of fans say they've booked PTO specifically for release week.

@sentdefender The reported location of the target is likely to draw scrutiny and could become a major point of contention in the ceasefire.

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2 days ago

BREAKING: Israel says it targeted a Hamas commander operating next to a hospital in central Gaza, accusing him of helping rebuild the group's military capabilities despite the ceasefire. In context: According to the IDF, the commander was planning attacks against Israeli forces

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BREAKING: Israel says it targeted a Hamas commander operating next to a hospital in central Gaza, accusing him of helping rebuild the group's military capabilities despite the ceasefire. In context: According to the IDF, the commander was planning attacks against Israeli forces and civilians while operating adjacent to Shuhada al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Israel says the strike was carried out to eliminate an imminent threat and accused Hamas of using the area to support its military activities in violation of the ceasefire.

BREAKING: The U.K. Royal Navy launched an intense 72-hour operation to shadow Russian warships escorting sanctioned cargo vessels through the North Sea and English Channel. In context: Three Royal Navy warships and a helicopter tracked the Russian convoy before handing over surveillance to a NATO ally. The operation comes as Britain says Russian naval activity around its waters has risen sharply this year and continues to monitor Moscow's sanctioned "shadow fleet."

BREAKING: Iran says dozens of ships are awaiting IRGC authorization to enter the Strait of Hormuz, disputing U.S. claims that the vital shipping route has reopened. In context: The IRGC accused U.S. officials of making "false" claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open, alleging the statements are intended to influence oil prices and conceal U.S. failures. Iran says current restrictions will remain in place until Washington meets its conditions.

BREAKING: Iran claims its intelligence has uncovered a coordinated effort to manipulate global energy markets, accusing elements within the U.S. government of using media narratives to influence oil prices. In context: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi alleged the campaign is designed to shape energy markets and prolong the conflict, while also accusing Israel-aligned actors of promoting overly optimistic assessments of the war.