Oil Slumps on Trump's Venezuela Crude Seizure Plan
Brent crude prices tumbled below $60 a barrel after President Trump announced plans for Venezuela to hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil. Discover the market impact and FTSE 100 reaction.
Brent crude prices tumbled below $60 a barrel after President Trump announced plans for Venezuela to hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil. Discover the market impact and FTSE 100 reaction.
Donald Trump announces a deal for Venezuelan crude, diverting supplies from China. Simultaneously, the White House confirms exploring options to acquire Greenland, causing international friction. Read the latest developments.
A Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Marinera, is being escorted by the Russian navy while 10 US military aircraft track its movements, escalating tensions over sanctions. Follow the latest developments here.
Russia deploys naval assets to protect a sanctioned oil tanker crossing the Atlantic, escalating tensions after US forces prepared to board the vessel. Read the full story.
In a surprise military operation, US forces captured Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro. Explore the details of the raid, global fallout, and charges he now faces.
Russia sends a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela following Maduro's capture, escalating global tensions. Read the latest on the crisis.
The seizure of Venezuela's leader was driven by oil, geopolitics, and US domestic politics, echoing a complex history of resource curse. Explore the full story.
Donald Trump predicts rapid US oil investment in Venezuela, but industry experts warn of massive risks and demand iron-clad government guarantees. Read the full analysis.
Experts warn Trump's push to supercharge oil drilling in Venezuela, home to the world's largest reserves, would be catastrophic for global climate goals. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump's push to seize Venezuela's vast oil reserves and supercharge production would be a disaster for the climate, experts warn. Explore the financial and environmental costs.
Donald Trump says US must 'nurse' Venezuela back to health, with oil companies potentially reimbursed by taxpayers for rebuilding energy infrastructure. Read the latest.
Venezuelan authorities detain at least 14 journalists and seize devices following the US-led capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the press freedom crackdown.
American control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves could lead to cheaper crude, lowering petrol prices and household bills for UK consumers. Experts analyse the potential impact.
Explore the geopolitical and economic drivers behind Donald Trump's renewed interest in Venezuela's vast oil reserves. What does this mean for global energy markets? Listen to the full analysis.
Explore the strategic and economic drivers behind Donald Trump's potential push to access Venezuela's vast oil reserves, reshaping global energy markets and diplomacy. Listen to the full analysis.
US energy giants face high costs & political risk in Venezuela, despite Trump's push to unlock oil. Experts warn a stampede is unlikely. Read the analysis.
US stock markets rallied sharply after Donald Trump announced a military-led takeover of Venezuela's oil industry. Energy shares led gains, but analysts warn of risks ahead. Read the full analysis.
A dozen sanctioned tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude have left the country's waters despite the US embargo, raising questions about the blockade's effectiveness. Read the full report.
A US military aircraft monitors a sanctioned tanker off Ireland as a dozen ships attempt to evade Trump's naval blockade of Venezuelan oil. Read the latest on the escalating maritime standoff.
A US military surveillance operation is tracking a sanctioned oil tanker off the Irish coast, as a dozen vessels attempt to evade a naval blockade on Venezuelan oil. Read the latest developments.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines a naval 'oil quarantine' to pressure Venezuela's new leadership, denying the US aims for a full occupation. Read the latest developments.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines a US-led naval 'oil quarantine' to pressure Venezuela after Maduro's capture, denying plans for a full occupation. Discover the strategy.
A detailed account of the meticulously planned US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, involving over 150 aircraft and a Delta Force raid on Caracas.
A detailed account of the meticulously planned US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. Explore the intelligence, strategy, and consequences.
Marco Rubio details US goals following the detention of Venezuela's president. The focus: ending drug trafficking, expelling Iran & Hezbollah, and reclaiming the oil industry. Explore the legal fallout.
Dame Emily Thornberry warns Trump's capture of Venezuela's leader is a dangerous oil grab that could embolden Russia and China. Read the full analysis.
Dame Emily Thornberry warns Trump's Venezuela action risks global chaos and emboldens Russia and China. Read the exclusive analysis.
President Trump's plan to seize and revitalise Venezuela's oil industry after a military raid faces significant political and infrastructural challenges, with analysts warning of a decade-long rebuild. Explore the global energy implications.
Nicolás Maduro is held in a New York detention centre following a US attack on Venezuela. Trump pledges to 'run' the country and control its oil. Read the latest developments.
The dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces raises profound questions over oil, narco-terrorism, and international law. Discover the full story and what happens next.