It's the politics, stupid: Political, not economic, dynamics to derisk supply chains is what India needsA new geopolitical schism emerges from the US-Israel war on Iran, impacting Asian economies' energy supplies. India, China, Japan, and Sout...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
After oil, Trump now allows sale of Venezuela goldThe United States has authorized the import of Venezuelan gold. This move follows a visit by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and signals a t...
06 Mar, 2026, 11.33 PM 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
US handing over seized tanker to Venezuela, officials sayAmerica is returning a seized oil tanker to Venezuela. The vessel, named M/T Sophia, was apprehended earlier this month. This action is par...
29 Jan, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
New ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ is the world’s most powerful leader, Donald Trump’s Truth Social post after US-Venezuela crisis creates a buzzIn a provocative Truth Social post, Donald Trump declared himself "Acting President of Venezuela" on January 12, 2026. This claim follows a...
12 Jan, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Trump to meet top US oil execs after seizing Venezuela leaderPresident Trump is meeting US oil giants to secure their backing for Venezuela's energy sector, which he aims to control. Washington assert...
09 Jan, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, Venezuela-linked vessel as Trump steps up oil crackdownAmerica has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic Ocean. The US is also planning to sell crude oil from Venezuela. Thi...
08 Jan, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Dragon fumes at US' oily business in Caracas; Tehran may benefitGlobal oil prices dropped as the United States convinced Venezuela to reroute oil shipments away from China. China has strongly condemned t...
08 Jan, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
China needed oil and Venezuela needed cash: How the deal between the new nations now face a turning pointChina and Venezuela forged a major oil-for-cash deal when both nations had pressing needs. Now, with Venezuela's leader ousted and US sanct...
05 Jan, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Venezuela’s vast oil reserves and Trump’s bold US strategy: What it means for America’s energy futureAmerica's focus shifts to Venezuela's oil wealth. President Donald Trump plans to involve US energy firms in rebuilding Venezuela's oil sec...
04 Jan, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering VenezuelaPresident Donald Trump has ordered a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela. This move escalates t...
17 Dec, 2025, 09.56 AM IST
Why is the Trump administration putting pressure on Venezuela?US officials are briefing lawmakers on President Trump's strategy for Venezuela. The administration is focused on drugs, reviving the Monro...
16 Dec, 2025, 05.26 PM IST
What is Cartel de los Soles and is this conflict about drugs or Venezuela's vast oil reserves? Explainer on US Venezuela tensionsWhat is Cartel de los Soles and is this conflict about drugs or Venezuela's vast oil reserves? This explainer outlines Venezuela’s oil rese...
30 Nov, 2025, 04.25 AM IST
Venezuela offers military training to public amid Trump threatsVenezuela held military training for civilians. This was in response to US deployment in the Caribbean. Donald Trump issued new threats. Wa...
21 Sep, 2025, 06.38 AM IST
US warns countries, including India, against buying Venezuelan oilThe US has slapped sweeping sanctions on PDVSA with a view to curb Venezuela's crude exports and put pressure on socialist President Maduro...
13 Feb, 2019, 09.59 PM IST
- Chavez takes over biggest gold mine in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's government will take over and nationalize La Cristinas, the biggest gold mine in the country owned by Ca...
06 Nov, 2008, 03.42 AM IST
- Venezuela takes control from oil cos
Venezuela stripped the world’s biggest oil companies of operational control over massive Orinoco Belt crude projects on Tuesday, sending in...
03 May, 2007, 12.00 AM IST