Escalating Tensions in Middle East Puts Markets on Edge
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Escalating Tensions in Middle East Puts Markets on Edge

Oil prices rose as President Biden arrived in Israel for high-stakes diplomatic talks in the wake of a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales
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Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales

Israel’s conflict with Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China have brought a boom for weapons makers and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.
Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny
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Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny

Microsoft reported one site in Wyoming because of its proximity to a data center and nuclear missile base. Records show other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state.