Asia Shares Mixed, Oil Jumps on US Venezuela Move
Asian markets traded mixed Wednesday. Tech stocks boosted some indices, but oil surged over 1% after Trump's Venezuela tanker blockade. Nikkei fell, Kospi rose. Read full analysis.
Asian markets traded mixed Wednesday. Tech stocks boosted some indices, but oil surged over 1% after Trump's Venezuela tanker blockade. Nikkei fell, Kospi rose. Read full analysis.
Oil prices rebounded sharply after US President Trump ordered a total blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, threatening 0.5 million barrels per day supply. Brent crude rose to $59.50.
Venezuela demands UN Security Council condemn the US seizure of an oil tanker, calling it state-sponsored piracy. Read the full diplomatic clash details.
Trump's naval blockade paralyzes Venezuela's sanctioned oil shipments to China. Chevron, however, continues exports to US Gulf Coast, operating under a special license. Details inside.
US President Donald Trump announces a naval blockade targeting Venezuela's oil tankers, intensifying military pressure on Nicolas Maduro. Read the full details and implications here.
US President Donald Trump declares Venezuela a foreign terrorist organization and orders a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers. Get the latest updates on this major escalation.
US Senators clash after classified Venezuela briefing. Sheehy defends strikes, Schumer accuses Trump admin of withholding evidence. Read the full story.
Thousands march in Caracas supporting Maduro, condemning US sanctions & oil seizures. Tensions escalate as Venezuela rejects foreign pressure. Watch the latest developments.
Trinidad and Tobago permits US military aircraft at its airports, escalating regional tensions with Venezuela. Details on the strategic move and Caracas's response.
Protests erupt at White House as Trump's Venezuela threats clash with China's massive oil purchases. Fears of a wider geopolitical showdown rise. Read the full analysis.
Turkish President Erdogan and Venezuela's Maduro strengthen political ties. As US pressure intensifies, analysts suggest Turkey could offer Maduro a secure exile. Explore the implications.
Venezuela confirms US deportation flights will proceed despite airspace tensions. Trump hints at expanding strikes against drug cartels, possibly into Colombia. Read the latest developments.
President Donald Trump pledges escalated US strikes on Venezuelan drug cartels, blaming them for over 200,000 American deaths. Will Maduro respond? Full details inside.
US President Donald Trump escalates threats of military action in Venezuela, promising land strikes. He also warns any country trafficking drugs into the US is 'subject to attack'. Read the latest developments.
Pope Leo advises the Trump administration to pursue dialogue and economic pressure in Venezuela, not military force. Read his full statement on the escalating tensions.
US Rep. María Elvira Salazar warns Venezuela's Maduro faces a 'Panama 2.0' as Trump administration takes final steps. She claims Maduro fears Cuban forces and US action. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump rejected Nicolas Maduro's requests in a call, leaving the Venezuelan leader with few options. The US continues to push for regime change, claims Caracas. Read the full analysis.
Venezuela prepares for prolonged resistance with guerrilla tactics and Russian missiles amid fears of US military action. Read the full analysis of Caracas's strategy.
A US Senator reveals a stark ultimatum to Venezuela's Maduro: leave for Russia as military pressure mounts. What does this mean for Caribbean tensions? Read the full analysis.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro offers to resign in 18 months during secret US talks. Trump administration pushes for immediate exit amid rising military tensions. Full details inside.
Donald Trump confirms speaking with Venezuela's Maduro, calls exchange 'neither good nor bad.' He clarifies cryptic airspace warning. Read latest developments.
US President Donald Trump confirms speaking with Venezuela's Maduro while deploying major military assets. Tensions escalate as possible strikes considered. Read latest developments.
President Trump downplays his Venezuela airspace closure tweet, calling the country 'not very friendly.' Get the latest updates on this developing story.
US pressures Venezuela's Maduro with Russia exit offer and airspace closure. Get latest updates on escalating tensions and Operation Southern Spear details.
Shocking details emerge from Trump's secret call to Maduro, threatening US military force if he doesn't step down. Venezuela airspace closed amid invasion fears.
Venezuela displays military power as Trump closes airspace, escalating tensions. International airlines suspend flights amid security concerns. Watch developments.
US President Trump declares Venezuela airspace closed entirely amid escalating tensions. New anti-drug operations planned as military presence grows. Read latest developments.
US President Trump warns Venezuelan traffickers as Maduro orders military alert. Growing tensions in Caribbean region. Watch latest developments.
Economist Jeffrey Sachs alleges CIA involvement in Venezuelan oil facility fire, condemns US militarism and praises China's global approach. Watch full analysis.
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro resists US pressure to resign amid limited exile options, military loyalty, and international legal threats. Analysis of his strategic calculations.