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Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts

Thursday, December 11 by SRN News

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday linked the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela to the Trump administration's counterdrug efforts in Latin America as tensions escalate with the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Noem's assertion, which came during her testimony... Read More.

US sanctions Maduro’s nephews, six ships carrying Venezuela oil, says Axios

Thursday, December 11 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The United States imposed new sanctions on Thursday on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and six ships transporting the nation's oil, Axios reported. The measures will be announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, it said. President Donald Trump... Read More.

OPEC data indicate close oil supply-demand balance in 2026, no glut

Thursday, December 11 by SRN News

By Alex Lawler LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - World oil supply will match demand closely in 2026, OPEC data published on Thursday indicated, an outlook contrasting with projections from the International Energy Agency and others of a huge glut. The OPEC+ group comprising the Organization of... Read More.

President Trump says US will keep oil Venezuelan tanker

Thursday, December 11 by SRN News

The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Congress is now scrutinizing President Donald Trump 's latest push to increase pressure on Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism in... Read More.

Ukraine hits Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea for first time, official says

Thursday, December 11 by SRN News

KYIV, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian aerial drones struck a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea for the first time on Thursday, halting production at the facility owned by Lukoil, according to an official from Ukraine's Security Service. The attack on the Filanovsky rig... Read More.

The Latest: Trump says US will keep oil tanker. Venezuela calls it piracy

Thursday, December 11 by SRN News

The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela called it blatant piracy, exposing how U.S. pressure has always been about controlling the country's vast oil reserves. Congress is... Read More.

Trump plans envision major U.S. investment in Russia, restoring oil flows to Europe, WSJ says

Thursday, December 11 by SRN News

MOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for peace in Ukraine includes proposals to restore Russian energy flows to Europe, major U.S. investment in Russian rare earths and energy, and tapping frozen Russian sovereign assets, the Wall Street Journal said. The newspaper... Read More.

Oil tanker seized by US near Venezuela was falsely flying Guyana flag, government says

Wednesday, December 10 by SRN News

GEORGETOWN, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Guyana's maritime authority said on Wednesday that supertanker Skipper carrying Venezuelan oil, which was seized by the United States, was falsely flying Guyana's flag. "The Maritime Administration Department has observed the proliferation and unacceptable trend of the unauthorised use of... Read More.

Oil extends gains after US seizure of tanker off Venezuela

Wednesday, December 10 by SRN News

Dec 11 (Reuters) - Oil rose for a second straight session on Thursday after the U.S. seized a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, escalating tensions between the two countries and raising concern over further supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose 27 cents, or... Read More.

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

Wednesday, December 10 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Using U.S. forces to seize an oil tanker is incredibly unusual and... Read More.

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Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts

US sanctions Maduro’s nephews, six ships carrying Venezuela oil, says Axios

OPEC data indicate close oil supply-demand balance in 2026, no glut

President Trump says US will keep oil Venezuelan tanker

Ukraine hits Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea for first time, official says

The Latest: Trump says US will keep oil tanker. Venezuela calls it piracy

Trump plans envision major U.S. investment in Russia, restoring oil flows to Europe, WSJ says

Oil tanker seized by US near Venezuela was falsely flying Guyana flag, government says

Oil extends gains after US seizure of tanker off Venezuela

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

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