US Oil Firms Silent on Trump's Venezuela Investment Claims
Donald Trump says US oil majors will spend billions rebuilding Venezuela's industry, but Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips have not confirmed. Analysis reveals major hurdles.
Donald Trump says US oil majors will spend billions rebuilding Venezuela's industry, but Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips have not confirmed. Analysis reveals major hurdles.
Donald Trump announces deep US involvement in Venezuela's oil industry following a military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Read the full details of the raid and international reaction.
Following US military strikes on Venezuela, we examine the escalating tensions, from Trump's drug cartel claims to the strategic battle for oil and influence in the hemisphere. Follow the latest developments.
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now in force, affecting UK exporters of steel, cement, and other high-carbon goods. Experts warn of confusion and a 'mountain of paperwork' for British industry.
China has announced a 55% tariff on Australian beef imports exceeding quotas, a move that has angered producers and threatens a major trade relationship. Explore the details and implications.
South Korea's cultural exports hit a record £11bn, but its film industry has 'almost collapsed' and K-pop faces a pivotal reckoning. Discover the internal challenges threatening the Hallyu wave.
Victoria Beckham's luxury Portofino '97 body oil, priced at £90, is receiving glowing reviews for its scent and shimmer, though some note packaging issues. Discover the premium alternative and a budget dupe.
Ukrainian forces have struck a major Russian oil refinery using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles, targeting a key fuel supplier for Moscow's war effort. Read the latest on the escalating energy infrastructure attacks.
The White House directs the US military to enforce a two-month oil 'quarantine' on Venezuela, escalating economic pressure on President Maduro. Read the latest on this strategic shift.
Experts condemn Donald Trump's push to seize Venezuelan oil as part of a broader 'resource imperialism' doctrine, drawing stark parallels with the Iraq war. Read the full analysis.
ICE holds over 68,400 people, a new record, as Trump's mass deportation operation continues. Plus, Trump on Epstein files and global tensions over Venezuela.
US forces are chasing a sanctioned 'ghost ship' near Venezuela, aiming to seize it. This marks the third such incident this month following Trump's blockade order. Read the latest developments.
US officials confirm an 'active pursuit' of a third sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions with Maduro's government. Read the latest on the Caribbean naval crisis.
US Coast Guard tracks another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions. Trump's 'blockade' and military moves threaten regional stability and oil prices. Read the latest.
US Coast Guard, backed by the Department of War, has intercepted a second vessel near Venezuela. The pre-dawn operation follows a similar seizure earlier in December. Read the full report.
US forces intercept another Venezuelan oil tanker near its coast. President Trump escalates pressure on Maduro, refusing to rule out military conflict. Read the latest developments.
UK manufacturers face a 'significant' new paperwork burden on £7bn of exports to the EU after the government failed to secure a vital carbon tax exemption. Industry warns of a major impact on competitiveness.
The US has seized another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, prompting a stark warning from Brazil's President Lula against armed intervention. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
American forces have seized a second sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as part of a major naval build-up. President Trump announces a total blockade. Read the latest.
US military operations intensify off Venezuela with a second vessel seized. Trump maintains 'blockade' threat and refuses to rule out war with Maduro regime. Full details.
Households in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Canberra face the steepest gas price hikes, while a new government scheme aims to tackle soaring energy costs. Discover the causes and future outlook.
A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Pivdennyi near Odesa has killed seven and injured 15. The strike comes amid high-stakes international peace talks in Miami. Read the latest developments.
The US military has conducted another lethal strike in the Pacific, bringing the total death toll to 99. The UN and rights groups condemn the actions as unlawful executions. Read the full report.
China's foreign minister has accused the US of 'unilateral bullying' over its military blockade of Venezuela. Read the latest on the escalating crisis in the Caribbean.
Donald Trump announces a complete blockade of Venezuelan oil exports, triggering protests in Caracas and a spike in global oil prices. Analysis of the escalating crisis.
President Trump announces a complete naval blockade on Venezuela's oil tankers, escalating tensions in the Caribbean. Get the latest on this major geopolitical development.
Donald Trump's latest social media post lays bare US ambitions in Venezuela: regime change, oil control, and stopping drug trade. Analysis of the escalating crisis.
Donald Trump's social media post on Venezuela explicitly links a massive US naval presence to demands for oil and regime change, moving beyond anti-drug rhetoric. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump announces a complete naval blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, intensifying a military campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. Read the latest developments.
Norway's state oil giant Equinor faces a massive £53m fine for extensive pollution and gas leaks at its Mongstad refinery, following years of alleged inadequate maintenance. Read the full investigation details.