Following US military strikes on Venezuela, we examine the escalating tensions, from Trump's drug cartel claims to the strategic battle for oil and influence in the hemisphere. Follow the latest developments.
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Record-breaking heat and drought have destroyed 70% of Jordan's olive crop, endangering livelihoods and a centuries-old tradition. Discover the impact on families and the economy.
Global oil markets have suffered their sharpest annual decline since 2020, with prices crashing nearly 20% in 2025. Analysts warn the slide could continue into 2026 as oversupply persists. Discover the impact on fuel prices and inflation.
Ukrainian drone attacks target Tuapse oil refinery and Black Sea ports, hitting wheat ships. Russia's strikes threaten global food security as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest.
Economists warn a surge in Chinese goods diverted from the US due to Trump's tariffs could drive down UK inflation in 2026, presenting both risks and opportunities for British industry.
Precious metals surge to new peaks as 2025 rally continues. Oil prices rise on Middle East tensions. Get the latest on global markets and the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.
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Ukrainian forces target a key Russian oil plant with British-supplied missiles. Zelenskyy holds talks with Trump envoys as a court jails a pro-war Putin critic. Get the latest on day 1,402.
Ukrainian forces have struck a major Russian oil refinery using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles, targeting a key fuel supplier for Moscow's war effort. Read the latest on the escalating energy infrastructure attacks.
The White House directs the US military to enforce a two-month oil 'quarantine' on Venezuela, escalating economic pressure on President Maduro. Read the latest on this strategic shift.
Ukrainian President offers troop withdrawal from Donbas for a monitored demilitarised zone. New poll suggests Russians expect war to end by 2026. Read the latest from day 1,401.
Experts condemn Donald Trump's push to seize Venezuelan oil as part of a broader 'resource imperialism' doctrine, drawing stark parallels with the Iraq war. Read the full analysis.
ICE holds over 68,400 people, a new record, as Trump's mass deportation operation continues. Plus, Trump on Epstein files and global tensions over Venezuela.
US forces are chasing a sanctioned 'ghost ship' near Venezuela, aiming to seize it. This marks the third such incident this month following Trump's blockade order. Read the latest developments.
South Korea's iconic kimchi faces a pricing crisis at home, with cheaper Chinese imports now dominating the market. Discover the cultural and economic battle for the nation's soul food.
US officials confirm an 'active pursuit' of a third sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions with Maduro's government. Read the latest on the Caribbean naval crisis.
US Coast Guard tracks another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions. Trump's 'blockade' and military moves threaten regional stability and oil prices. Read the latest.
US Coast Guard, backed by the Department of War, has intercepted a second vessel near Venezuela. The pre-dawn operation follows a similar seizure earlier in December. Read the full report.
Ukraine's unprecedented drone strike on a Russian oil tanker highlights the explosive growth of the sanctions-busting 'shadow fleet' and rising fears of military confrontation. Read the full analysis.
US forces intercept another Venezuelan oil tanker near its coast. President Trump escalates pressure on Maduro, refusing to rule out military conflict. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian forces launch a long-range drone attack on a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea, over 700km from the border. Meanwhile, the US offers to chair trilateral peace talks. Read the latest from day 1,397.
The US has seized another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, prompting a stark warning from Brazil's President Lula against armed intervention. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
American forces have seized a second sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as part of a major naval build-up. President Trump announces a total blockade. Read the latest.
US military operations intensify off Venezuela with a second vessel seized. Trump maintains 'blockade' threat and refuses to rule out war with Maduro regime. Full details.
BP names Meg O'Neill as its new CEO, succeeding Murray Auchincloss. The 'hard-nosed' industry veteran faces the challenge of balancing energy transition with shareholder returns. Read the full story.
The US military has conducted another lethal strike in the Pacific, bringing the total death toll to 99. The UN and rights groups condemn the actions as unlawful executions. Read the full report.
BP appoints Meg O'Neill as its first female CEO, replacing Murray Auchincloss after less than two years. The move signals a renewed focus on oil and gas profits. Read the full story.
BP appoints Meg O'Neill as its first female chief executive to accelerate a strategic pivot back to oil and gas. Discover the investor pressure driving this historic change.
China's foreign minister has accused the US of 'unilateral bullying' over its military blockade of Venezuela. Read the latest on the escalating crisis in the Caribbean.