Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo
U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it.
Embargoes and Sanctions
Olympics Officials Signal Sanctions on Russia in Sports May End
In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its state-backed doping program and invasion of Ukraine.
In Talks, Trump Won’t Allow Iran to Have Any Enriched Uranium
Can the two sides get past Iran’s claim that it has a “right” to enrich uranium?
Colombia’s President, an Outspoken Trump Critic, Heads to the White House
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia and President Trump have had a tense relationship that escalated into threats by Mr. Trump, before easing. Anything could happen at their Feb. 3 meeting.
Trump Moves to Cut All Oil to Cuba as U.S. Targets Its Government
President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba appeared to be directed largely at Mexico, the only nation that has sent any meaningful fuel shipments to the island.
European Union Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a Terrorist Group
The move, which comes after the killing of protesters, brings the European Union in line with the United States and Canada.
Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House
Democrats sharply questioned the plan, including the role of Qatar in managing an account funded by the sale of Venezuelan oil.
Iran’s Leadership Stumbles After War and Unrest
The bloody crackdown offers hints about growing tensions inside the country’s ruling system as the cleric’s rule comes under strain.
Can Cuba Survive Without Venezuela’s Oil?
President Trump stopped Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba, and experts say disaster looms. Oil fuels its electric grid and without alternative supplies the country will plunge into extended darkness.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Unbending Over Time
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has built his 37-year rule on uncompromising repression. His answer to the current protests is no different.