Is Donald Trump losing Iran war? Strait of Hormuz holds keyDonald Trump is now at risk of seeing the U.S. and its Gulf Arab allies emerge from the conflict worse off while Iran, though battered mili...
25 May, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?America's military actions against Iran three months ago are now being questioned. President Trump faces doubts about achieving a clear geo...
23 May, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like VenezuelaThe U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's...
23 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raul Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's presidentFormer Cuban President Raul Castro is now facing serious charges from US prosecutors. These accusations relate to a 1996 incident where civ...
22 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
India can ride out disruption after Russian oil waiver lapsesIndia's oil refiners are prepared for changes in Russian crude supply. Weaker domestic demand and available oil from the US and Middle East...
18 May, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Is Pakistan’s grey gamble sinking in the Strait?Fresh clashes between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz have cast doubt on Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the crisis. While Donal...
08 May, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Commodity traders now cozy up to TrumpDonald Trump's administration is actively engaging in commodity dealmaking, a significant shift for historically apolitical traders. Proxim...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Venezuela interim president names new oil ministerVenezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday appointed a new minister of hydrocarbons, a key position in the oil-rich nation ...
12 Mar, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
US eases Venezuela sanctions after oil sector reformsAmerica has eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector. This follows reforms allowing American companies to re-enter the industry. Venezuela...
30 Jan, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil moneyAmerica will permit Venezuela to sell oil currently under US sanctions. Revenue from these sales will initially fund essential government s...
29 Jan, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Venezuela eyes 2026 oil boost, interim leader calls for opposition talksVenezuela aims to increase oil output significantly this year. New reforms will allow private companies to invest in the nation's oil secto...
25 Jan, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Scott Bessent saysU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that additional sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as soon as next week to facilitate o...
11 Jan, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Trump's $100 billion Venezuela oil plan gets a cool receptionPresident Trump urged U.S. and European oil giants to invest at least $100 billion in Venezuela, but executives expressed hesitation due to...
10 Jan, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
U.S. to control Venezuela oil sales ‘indefinitely,’ energy secretary saysThe U.S. intends to maintain significant control over Venezuela's oil industry, overseeing sales indefinitely. Energy Secretary Chris Wrigh...
07 Jan, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Bharat Petroleum may join Reliance, IOCL to secure oil from VenezuelaBharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) is looking at buying Venezuelan oil., said BPCL's refinery head Sanjay Khanna. However, he said that these imp...
13 Dec, 2023, 01.16 PM IST
Trump admin says Indian private companies have stopped importing oil from sanctions-hit VenezuelaVenezuela is the third largest supplier of oil to India which is the world's third-biggest oil consumer.
22 Mar, 2019, 12.04 PM IST
- Chavez takes over Venezuela's last pvt oil fields
President Hugo Chavez's government took over Venezuela's last privately run oil fields intensifying a power struggle with international com...
02 May, 2007, 09.00 AM IST