OPEC+ sticks with plan to keep oil flow steady amid turmoil
OPEC+ stuck with plans to pause supply increases in the first quarter, as global markets face a surplus and the group awaits clarity on whether the shock US capture of…
Crude oil prices rise after Maduro ouster as Wall Street braces for a big week that will put the U.S. economy back on Trump’s radar
Stock futures and oil prices edged higher on Sunday evening as investors began to digest the implications of the U.S. military raid on Venezuela that captured Nicolas Maduro.While the country…
After Venezuela raid, Trump says ‘We do need Greenland, absolutely’ — prompting Denmark to warn U.S. has ‘no right to annex’ the territory
With thinly veiled threats, Trump is rattling hemispheric friends and foes alike, spurring a pointed question around the globe: Who’s next?“We do need Greenland, absolutely,” Trump said in an interview…
The U.S. accuses Maduro and his wife of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders, among other charges
Here’s a look at the accusations against Maduro and the charges he faces.It was not immediately clear when Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, would make their first appearance at…
If Venezuela becomes a major oil producer again, ‘that could cement lower prices’ long term and put pressure on Russia, analyst says
Venezuela’s oil industry is in disrepair after years of neglect and international sanctions, so it could take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically. But some analysts are…
Venezuela’s capital Caracas is unusually quiet with stores and gas stations closed, a day after Maduro was deposed by U.S.
Venezuela’s capital Caracas was unusually quiet Sunday with few vehicles moving around. Convenience stores, gas stations and other businesses were mostly closed.A day before, lines wound through stores and outside…
What is the Monroe Doctrine? Here’s how it has shaped U.S. foreign policy for two centuries, including Trump’s ouster of Maduro
The doctrine formulated by President James Monroe was originally aimed at opposing European meddling in the Western Hemisphere. It has since been invoked repeatedly by subsequent presidents angling to justify…
The U.S. military emerged as a big winner after Maduro’s capture. The other sensation is this Nike outfit
The capture and extraction of Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela was pulled off with stunning speed by a wide array of U.S. forces, leading to universal praise for the troops in…
Rubio says the U.S. doesn’t need Venezuelan oil but seeks to deny adversaries control over it—and doesn’t rule out occupying the country
President Donald Trump touted U.S. access to Venezuelan oil after ousting Nicolas Maduro, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed to other foreign policy priorities.Trump said U.S. oil companies will…
Maduro is now in the U.S. to face criminal charges after deposed Venezuelan leader smiles while escorted by DEA agents
Some Venezuelan civilians and members of the military were killed, said Rodríguez, who didn’t give a number. Trump said some U.S. forces were injured, but none was killed.Speaking to reporters…
