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August 20, 2026
According to research published Thursday, more than 150 'wallets' on Polymarket International traded on U.S. military secrets, which attracted copycat bets. This raised concerns that the market might broadcast signals that could be exploited by foreign adversaries.
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August 20, 2026
Early trading on Thursday saw most Gulf stock exchanges higher as 'firmer oil prices' provided support, even though uncertainty about U.S.-Iran peace talks continued weighing on sentiment. Brent crude traded at $92.90 per barrel as of 0632 GMT, up 1.5%. Oil prices are a major driver for Gulf stocks.
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August 20, 2026
According to the latest shipping statistics, the shipping traffic through the Strait of?Hormuz remained unchanged from the day before on Wednesday as?discussions?to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States remained in a deadlock.
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August 20, 2026
Johnny Vincent's Volvo 70 Pace won the Round Britain and Ireland Race, claiming the overall IRC victory on Wednesday. Earlier in the week, it had also taken the Monohull Line Honours. The race started on August 9 from the Royal Yacht Squadron…
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August 20, 2026
The?couple of Palestinians and Britishers, along with their daughter, died on Tuesday in the sea off?the southern coast?of England. A second daughter is in critical condition. Police identified the victims as Hassan El-Khawas (55), his?partner Zeina Al-Alayn (37)…
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August 20, 2026
Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 will launch two simultaneous competitions in New York on September 1: a 'transatlantic sailing race' to Lorient, France, and a sustainability test scoring teams based on their environmental and social impact. Crews must be gender balanced.
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August 20, 2026
The cabinet announced on Wednesday that Egypt would expand its cash-subsidy program to cover a wider basket of essential food items. This will broaden a programme which currently offers millions of Egyptians a small number of subventioned staples.
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August 20, 2026
The UAE stock market fell on Wednesday morning after it said that two 'ballistic missiles' were launched by Iran. Other Gulf bourses also fell a little, as Washington claimed there had been no talks between Washington and Tehran to halt hostilities.
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August 20, 2026
Data showed that shipping through the Strait?of Hormuz slowed on Wednesday. Most shipowners avoided this key waterway due to a lack of?clear?signaling on its reopening?from?a previous blockade?during the Iran War. Kpler data at 0258 GMT showed…
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August 20, 2026
Analysts said that Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended slightly higher on Tuesday, as weather reports and crop data raised concerns over prospects for the harvest yields this year in the U.S. Midwest. Prices were also supported by a firm crude oil market and the Chinese demand for U.S.
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August 20, 2026
The benchmark wheat price on Euronext rose a little bit?on Tuesday, as traders considered the?severe disruption of Black Sea exports and sluggish demand from importers. The'most active contract' on Euronext for December wheat settled at EUR235.75 ($272.95) per metric ton, up 0.6%.
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August 20, 2026
Analysts said that Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures climbed for a third straight session Tuesday, as weather reports raised concerns over the prospects for harvest yields this year in the U.S. Midwest. Prices were also supported by a firm crude oil market and the Chinese demand for U.S.
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August 20, 2026
European traders reported that Jordan's state grain buyer bought 60,000 metric tons of wheat in a bid for up to 120,000 tonnes. The traders claimed that the wheat was purchased 'from CHS trading house at an estimated $318.95 per ton (cost and…
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August 20, 2026
Shipping data and trade sources indicate that Saudi Aramco has resumed loading oil from the Strait of?Hormuz? last week, and more tankers are waiting to be loaded as the state energy company offers spot heavy crude cargoes. The world's largest oil exporter…
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August 19, 2026
The Gulf's stock markets were subdued during early trading on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious due to the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. However, higher oil prices boosted energy stocks in Saudi Arabia. Donald Trump, the U.S.
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August 19, 2026
Saudi Aramco has resumed?oil?loading from within the Strait?of Hormuz and has more tanks?waiting?to?load as the state energy company offers spot heavy crude shipments, according to shipping and trade sources. The world's largest oil exporter…
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August 19, 2026
According to preliminary shipping data released on Tuesday, the number of ships crossing the 'Strait of Hormuz' remained in the single digits, despite a slight increase from the weekend. This is despite a standstill in the US-Iran peace talks. The U.S.
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August 19, 2026
According to preliminary data released on Tuesday, ship crossings through the 'Strait Of Hormuz' were in the single digits despite a slight increase from the weekend. This is despite the fact that the U.S.-Iran peace talks have stalled. Kpler…
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August 19, 2026
Saudi Aramco offers 'crude oil' outside the Strait of Hormuz through private negotiating to some Asian refiners, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. This is similar to Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) of United Arab Emirates.
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August 19, 2026
Multiple media reports said that the San Francisco Giants have called up "left-hander Matt Tugboat" Wilkinson to make his Major League debut. Wilkinson has had a busy year. He represented his native Canada at the World Baseball Classic, and…
