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US to "selectively" roll back sanctions to sell Venezuelan crude, announce
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
he United States on Wednesday announced a major energy initiative with Venezuela following its military operations last week, rolling back select sanctions to market Venezuelan crude oil globally while stabilising the South American nation's energy sector.
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After weeks-long pursuit US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in North Atlanti
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The United States on Wednesday stated that it has seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker, M/V Bella 1, in the North Atlantic Sea after weeks of pursuit by the US Coast Guard warship after it evaded a US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela for over a fortnight.
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Trump says Interim Venezuelan Authorities to turn 30-50 million barrels of
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the interim authorities in Venezuela would turn between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States and said that while the oil will be sold at its market price, the money will be controlled by Trump to ensure it is
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China could suffer up to 100,000 casualties in failed Taiwan invasion: Rep
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China could suffer up to 100,000 troop deaths in a failed Taiwan invasion and be forced to retreat, though it may hold Kinmen and Matsu, a report says. The study outlines heavy losses, prolonged fighting and limited international responses in both major and minor conflict scenarios.
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Former US NSA Bolton warns Trump's Venezuela approach could lead to "worst
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former US NSA John Bolton criticised Donald Trump's Venezuela policy after Nicolas Maduro's ouster, saying it lacks logic and coherence. He said Trump weakened opposition leadership, failed to dismantle the regime fully, and prioritised oil and gasoline prices over consistent strategic pr
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Chabahar Port is a strategic, long-term project beyond external pressure:
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Iran's Ambassador to India stated that Chabahar Port is a strategic, long-term project beyond external pressure, highlighting its role in regional connectivity. He underlined strong India-Iran ties as the US announced sanctions on Chabahar operators, raising concerns over the project's fu
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"Is India's foreign policy now being dictated by US?" Congress after Trump
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Congress on Monday intensified its attack on the Narendra Modi-led government, questioning whether India's foreign policy was "now being dictated by the United States," following remarks by US President Donald Trump that New Delhi reduced its oil purchases from Russia to keep him "hap
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Venezuela crisis unlikely to have major impact on gold, silver and oil pri
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The ongoing crisis involving Venezuela is unlikely to have a significant impact on global prices of gold, silver and crude oil, as the country has already been under sanctions for several years and plays a limited role in formal global supply chains, experts said while reacting to the rec
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Largest oil reserves, but small player in global oil supply chain: Energy
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taneja also noted that recent developments may not have an immediate impact on oil prices and could create opportunities for Indian oil companies if sanctions are lifted.
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"Brutally oppressive and criminal regime": Canadian PM Mark Carney on depo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Explaining the rationale behind the move, Carney said in a post on X that the sanctions were meant to unequivocally condemn Maduro's "grave breaches of international peace and security, gross and systematic human rights violations, and corruption."
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"This issue has multiple motives": Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on US ac
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev stated allegations against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro cited by US President Donald Trump are unproven, and the situation involves legal, geopolitical and economic motives, including sanctions and US interest in Venezuela's oil sector.
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India unaffected by US action on Venezuela due to limited trade: GTRI
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The ongoing crisis in Venezuela is unlikely to have any material economic or energy impact for India, asserted India-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
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