Oil
In potential game-changer, Syria moves ahead on oil deal with Chevron, Qatar - analysis
This could be a major game-changer for Syria as it begins to regrow its economy after decades of sanctions and isolation.
How Iran’s economic collapse is tightening the regime’s options - analysis
If our olives had eyes: Root & Branch brings Christians to connect with Israel
Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
US, with help of UK, seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker sailing under Russian flag
The tanker, previously known as the Bella-1, was originally bound for Venezuela before it turned around last month after encountering the US Coast Guard.
US to import up to $2 billion in Venezuelan crude oil under new export deal
The US and Venezuela reached a deal to export up to $2 billion in crude to the US, with President Donald Trump saying the move would divert oil from China and ease pressure on Venezuelan production.
It’s really about oil, not drugs: Why Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' is attacking Venezuela - opinion
This is a president who considers global warming a hoax, solar panels “ugly as hell,” wind turbines as visual blights and killers of birds and whales.
After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran, Hezbollah
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will exert leverage to ensure that the country “no longer cozy up to Hezbollah and Iran in our own hemisphere.”
Venezuelan oil exports show signs of movement as bonds jump after Maduro arrest
Sanctioned oil tankers have quietly left Venezuela despite a us embargo, as markets rally on hopes of a post-Maduro transition.
Venezuela’s energy, mining sectors in focus after Maduro capture - explainer
Despite holding the world’s largest oil reserves, Venezuela’s oil and mining output remains far below capacity after years of mismanagement, underinvestment and sanctions under Maduro.
Trump shares image of Nicolas Maduro aboard US warship after capture
Trump noted that the forces that captured Maduro suffered a few injuries and no deaths.
Maduro says Venezuela is a 'brother country' to US, offers serious talks on oil reserves, drugs
Maduro noted that when he and Trump last spoke in November, the US president had acknowledged his authority by addressing him as "Mr. President."
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
The tanker was en route from Iran to Venezuela when the Coast Guard attempted to apprehend it. The Coast Guard has been chasing the tanker for almost two weeks.
Bahrain unveils massive reform package to tackle $50 billion debt crisis
The reform package includes higher electricity and water tariffs, with an exception for citizens’ first homes, which will continue to receive subsidized rates up to a specified limit.
