Oil
India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance
India aims to prevent its waters from being used for ship-to-ship transfers that obscure the origin of oil cargoes, a source told Reuters.
US intercepts Iran-linked oil tanker en route from Caribbean to Indian Ocean
Trump, Netanyahu agree to increase economic pressure on Iran, primarly targeting oil to China
Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC
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.
US targets crude oil tankers, firms in new Venezuela-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
The United States imposed new sanctions on four companies and oil tankers linked to Venezuela’s oil sector, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker near Gulf, saying it was carrying millions of smuggled fuel liters
Iran said last week it had seized another foreign tanker carrying 6 million litres of what it described as smuggled diesel in the Gulf of Oman.
