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Why the US has designs on Venezuela's oil

Venezuela’s oil industry has been in the spotlight since President Donald Trump captured the country’s President Nicolas Maduro

The Independent UK

Trump on collision course with Putin after US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker

British armed forces supported Washington’s dramatic capture of the Marinera in the Atlantic as global tensions grow

The Independent UK

Maduro’s capture: ‘Trump has taken an unprecedented and very risky gamble,’ according to a historian

The United States military recently carried out a covert operation to capture and then remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, transporting them from Caracas to New York. The pair is accused of narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking and money laundering.

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Cotton Slipping from Early Gains at Midday

Cotton futures are in retreat mode from the early session gains, as contracts are up 3 to 5 points at midday. Crude oil futures are back down $1.26 per barrel at $55.87. The US dollar index is up $0.053 at $98.370. The Tuesday online auction from The Seam showed sales...

Barchart

Soybeans Back in Rally Mode on Wednesday

Soybeans are trading with gains of 12 to 13 cents in the nearbys on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 12 3/4 cents higher at $9.95 1/4. Soymeal futures are $5.70 to $7 higher at midday, with Soy Oil futures slightly higher. There were 88 deliveries issued...

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The 3 Best Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy for 2026

Amid shifting geopolitics and a choppy oil market, these three dividend-paying oil and gas stocks could be compelling long-term buys in 2026.

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Democrats decry Venezuela attack as Republicans defend Trump after Senate briefing

Top Trump officials brief 100 US senators on weekend raid while defending military operation and US president

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Oil blockades, a two week chase and ‘outright piracy’: All we know about blacklisted supertanker seized by US

The Marinera, registered under a Russian flag, is the third sanctioned tanker the US has seized in recent weeks, Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK

US attack on Venezuela will decide direction of South America’s vast mineral wealth

Outcome of aggression will determine whether rare earths and other resources drive energy transition – or strengthen US military power and oil interests

The Guardian - UK

Russia Says U.S. Seizure of Tanker Violated Maritime Law, Local Lawmaker Calls it 'Outright Piracy'

Russia accused the United States on Wednesday of violating international maritime law after U.S. forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic.

Latin Times

FTSE 100 retreats amid weak metal and oil prices

The FTSE 100 index closed down 74.52 points, 0.7%, at 10,048.21.

Evening Standard

10 Mechanical Warning Signs Drivers Should Act On Immediately

When I was still working in automotive shops, there were a ton of issues I’d see that could have been avoided if the driver had only acted sooner. Most mechanical problems won’t just disappear on their own. In fact, as time goes on, they usually get worse and more expensive.…

Clever Dude

Reflagged by Russia, spied on by UK, seized by US: why so much interest in a rusty tanker in the Atlantic?

The ship is alleged to be part of a shadow fleet dodging western sanctions. It had no oil onboard – but was it carrying Russian weapons?

The Guardian - UK

Russia Deploys Warships to Protect Oil Tanker from US Pursuit, Escalating Fears of Major Conflict

Russia sends warships and a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker evading US pursuit in the North Atlantic, raising fears of confrontation.

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Barchart

Crude Prices Tumble on Prospects that Venezuelan Crude Will Continue to Flow

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is closed down -0.81 (-1.42%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.007 (-0.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today, with crude falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices tumbled today after the US lifted sanctions on Venezuelan crude...

The Independent UK

Britain is now helping Trump play Big Man in the Atlantic with seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker

COMMENT: The seizure of the oil tanker Marinera and Britain’s role in it is an embarrassing farce, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley on the Venezuelan-Colombian border

Evening Standard

Ireland ‘monitoring’ situation with Venezuelan oil tanker – minister

Helen McEntee also said that she was ‘extremely concerned’ about the situation in Venezuela.

Evening Standard

British armed forces were involved in US seizure of oil tanker, MoD reveals

The Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera was seized by US forces on Wednesday.

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Roll Call

Venezuelan governance picture clears as Trump team turns hawkish on hemisphere - Roll Call

President Trump isn't interested in mundane governing matters in Venezuela, a source says, as White House officials turn to more hawkish goals

International Business Times UK

WW3 Fears Mount As US Military Captures Russian-Flagged Tanker Near UK Water

Global tensions surge as US forces mobilise to intercept a Russian-flagged tanker near Scotland, prompting Moscow to deploy naval defences and sparking fears of a third world war.

Axios

U.S. defies Moscow, seizes oil tanker despite Russian submarine escort

The vessel had "been trying to evade the Coast Guard for weeks, even changing its flag and painting a new name on the hull."

Roll Call

Trump’s State of the Union to happen in February - Roll Call

President Donald Trump is expected to address Congress for his first official State of the Union Address of his second term sometime in February.

We Got This Covered

Donald Trump would like Americans to foot the bill for Big Oil’s takeover of Venezuela – his agenda first, America comes second

He keeps telling the truth, but we just won't listen.

Barchart

This Is the Top-Rated Oil Stock to Buy Amid Venezuela Tumult

As geopolitical uncertainty clouds global oil supply, Cenovus Energy is standing out for its operational consistency, shareholder returns, and attractive valuation.

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