Iran’s escalating civil unrest could drive up crude prices if protests cripple oil sector
Citigroup predicts oil prices could climb by about 15% to 20% if Iran’s export volume of 1.1m bpd is disrupted
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This Country, Only Recognised By Israel, Supports US Action In Venezuela
Somaliland, a self-proclaimed independent territory recognised only by Israel, has thrown its weight behind US action against Venezuela.
What investors are watching after Venezuela: Five signals that matter for markets
Markets are weighing whether latest developments in Venezuela marks a turning point in how political power is priced into assets.
Man’s neck impaled by SHOVEL after slipping while clearing snow leaving handle sticking out of his mouth…but he survives
A MAN whose neck was impaled with a shovel, leaving a wooden handle sticking out of his mouth, has miraculously survived. Nikolai, 47, was clearing snow on a rooftop in the Krasnoyarsk region of Russia when the shovel handle slipped and lodged in his n…
32 Cubans killed in Venezuela during US operation to seize Maduro: Havana
The Cuban government said 32 of its citizens were killed during the US strikes on Venezuela to capture the country’s President Nicolás Maduro.
Exiled Activist On Venezuela’s Future And Relevance Of Nobel Laureate Machado
Jorge Galicia, an exiled Venezuelan who has spent years touring US colleges, warning young people about the dangers of socialism, has hailed US President Donald Trump’s actions against Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro.
Bitfinex Hack Convict Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early Under U.S. First Step Act
Ilya Lichtenstein, who was sentenced to prison last year for money laundering charges in connection with his role in the massive hack of cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in 2016, said he has been released early.
In a post shared on X last week, the 38-…
Iran accuses US, Israel of interference as protests continue | Iran International – ایران اینترنشنال
Iran accuses US, Israel of interference as protests continue | Iran International ایران اینترنشنالIran accuses Israel of seeking to ‘undermine national unity,’ after Netanyahu backs protests The Times of IsraelFirm response, not l…
Trump serious about wanting to take over Greenland, says Danish prime minister – Europe live
Mette Frederiksen says Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they reject US president’s statementsin ParisLate last year, Brigitte Macron’s daughter has told a Paris court that false claims online that the French first lady was born a man had damage…
Hard Oil vs Light Oil: What Makes Venezuela’s Crude Hard And Gulf Oil Easy
The physical and chemical differences between these crude types determine how easy they are to refine and their market value.