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Remarkable US oil deal puzzles analysts - and angers many Venezuelans -- Amounting to 65 billion barrels of crude, the deal is labelled by one ex-envoy as a colonialist "fever dream".

The agreement handing the US control over much of Venezuela's oil is described by one former envoy as a colonialist "fever dream".

BBC News - World - 53 minutes ago

Remarkable US oil deal puzzles analysts - and angers many Venezuelans - Amounting to 65 billion barrels of crude, the deal is labelled by one ex-envoy as a colonialist "fever dream". 8 hrs ago - World

The agreement handing the US control over much of Venezuela's oil is described by one former envoy as a colonialist "fever dream".

BBC News - Business - 53 minutes ago

2 oil tankers attacked in the last 48 hrs near Hormuz - 3 - m read

Iran-linked tanker attacks deepen threat to vital Hormuz oil chokepoint

Gulf News - World - 1 hour ago

Oil rises following tit-for-tat strikes by the U.S. and Iran

Oil rose Wednesday, as Mideast tensions continue to escalate after the U.S. attacked Iran, while Tehran reportedly struck back at U.S. allies.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Oil prices extend gains as US and Iran trade fresh strikes

Sept 2 : Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, extending the previous session's surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, dimming hopes for a quick easing of tensions in the Middle East.Brent crude futures rose 75 cents, or 0.8 per cent,

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 hour ago

US defends Trump Venezuela oil deal as energy secretary lands in Caracas

"First and foremost, (the deal) furthers the national interest of the United States," a US official told reporters.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 hours ago

U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners -- The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday. -- Aug 31

The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.

CBS News - World - 2 hours ago

US Firm to Take Over Some Venezuelan Oil Fields Previously Run by China

In other words, Washington is challenging Beijing’s foothold in America’s backyard.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

2 oil tankers attacked in the last 48 hrs near Hormuz -- m read

Iran-linked tanker attacks deepen threat to vital Hormuz oil chokepoint

Gulf News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

ASX slumps as miners, banks fall; Oil prices jump

Another round of US military strikes on Iran sent oil prices higher, stoking worries about stubbornly high inflation and sparking a sharp drop on the ASX after the open.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

The Venezuela oil deal may assuage gas prices ahead of midterms, Rep Pat Fallon says

Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, predicts that the U.S.-Iran conflict is nearing its end due to economic pressure on the regime on ‘The Bottom Line.’

Fox News - Business - 6 hours ago

Oil prices settle up more than US$4 a barrel on renewed US-Iran fighting

Oil settles at a five-week high as US-Iran fighting fuels fears of fresh Middle East supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 7 hours ago

Remarkable US oil deal puzzles analysts - and angers many Venezuelans -- Amounting to 65 billion barrels of crude, the deal is labelled by one ex-envoy as a colonialist "fever dream". -- World

The agreement handing the US control over much of Venezuela's oil is described by one former envoy as a colonialist "fever dream".

BBC News - US News - 7 hours ago

Remarkable US oil deal puzzles analysts - and angers many Venezuelans

The agreement handing the US control over much of Venezuela's oil is described by one former envoy as a colonialist "fever dream".

BBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

US energy secretary will travel to Venezuela to unveil oil arrangement

Venezuela's National Assembly voted to back the 65-billion-barrel oil deal, despite no details being publicly released.

Aljazeera - World - 7 hours ago

Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it? -- President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.

President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.

CBS News - Politics - 8 hours ago

TSX down nearly 450 points as oil prices rise, U.S. stock markets also lower

Canada’s main stock index fell nearly 450 points, while U.S. markets were also negative and oil prices rose amid more U.S. military strikes on Iran.

CTV News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Dow falls 450 points while rising oil prices send Treasury yields racing toward 5%, Iran fears renewed

Stocks fell Tuesday while rising oil prices pushed bond yields higher, a bumpy start to the month as investors fear renewed fighting in Iran could inflate prices and convince the Fed to hike interest...

New York Post - Business - 9 hours ago

Who is Alejandro Betancourt, the controversial man behind Trump's Venezuela oil deal accused of money laundering?

The 46-year-old oil baron reportedly played a crucial role in helping the Trump administration oust Nicolas Maduro from power – and has his own checkered past.

New York Post - World - 10 hours ago

U.S. crude oil hits $90 per barrel following latest U.S. attacks against Iran

Oil prices extended gains Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated, with the U.S. carrying out new strikes against Iran.

CNBC - Politics - 11 hours ago

Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices? -- The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years. -- Aug 31

The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.

CBS News - Business - 12 hours ago

Oil prices surge after U.S. renews Iran strikes, heightening inflation fears

Stocks and bonds are already under pressure from a global selloff and fears that an interest-rate hike by the Fed would rein in economic growth.

NBC News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Goldberg: Americans should be concerned about the fine print on Trump's new oil deal

The president's agreement with Venezuela raises plenty of legal and moral questions — and doesn't solve the escalating prices.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 12 hours ago

US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears -- The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged.

The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged.

BBC News - US News - 13 hours ago

Trump Says ExxonMobil Is Heading Back Into Venezuela

Exxon’s assets in Venezuela were taken over in 1976 and 2007, and CEO Darren Woods called the country ‘uninvestable.’

Epoch Times - US News - 17 hours ago

Trump vows US will take 'all' of Venezuela's oil as deal details emerge

The White House has published the terms of its Venezuela oil deal, naming the private company at its centre and confirming Washington's majority control of more than 65 billion barrels, as President Trump vowed the US would be taking "all" of it.

Euronews - Business - 17 hours ago

Swanson: Martin Jarmond's UCLA legacy marred by football turmoil, money woes and donor blunders

Martin Jarmond pulling UCLA out of the Pac-12 and trying to find revenue outside the Rose Bowl were among the biggest mistakes of his tenure as athletic director.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 18 hours ago

Where oil flows, profits follow

War reshaped oil profits as geography, not just prices, determined who gained and who lost

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 19 hours ago

Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions flare and Warsh fans rate hike - Oil prices climbed on Monday morning as tensions flared once again in the Middle East and as investors weighed a potential US rate hike. 31/08/2026

Oil prices climbed on Monday morning as tensions flared once again in the Middle East and as investors weighed a potential US rate hike.

Euronews - World - 21 hours ago

Watch: Why is the US-Venezuela oil deal so controversial? -- President Donald Trump announced the US has struck a deal to control more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.

President Donald Trump announced the US has struck a deal to control more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.

BBC News - US News - 22 hours ago

ASX falls as oil price fuels inflation and rate hike fears, bond yields spike

The Australian sharemarket is tracking a downbeat session on Wall Street after the US launched its first military action in a month against Iran.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 22 hours ago

Oil prices rise and stocks waver as Middle East violence flares, adding to uncertainty

Oil prices have climbed and Asian shares have wavered as recurring violence in the Iran war heightens uncertainty over the future of the conflict. Shares in online fast-fashion retailer Shein fell as …

Bay to Bay News - World - 23 hours ago

What's behind the 'biggest oil deal in world history' Trump is touting with Venezuela?

Critics say the deal is the reason the Trump administration captured then-president Nicolás Maduro in a raid earlier this year.

SBS - World - 23 hours ago

Oil prices rise on renewed supply disruption risks

US president Donald Trump threatened further strikes against Iran following the first exchange of direct attacks ⁠between the countries in a month

Irish Times - Business - 1 day ago

Trump's Venezuela oil deal: What it means for global crude markets - Besides a social media post from US President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling "the biggest oil deal in world history" in Venezuela. 31/08/2026

Besides a social media post from US President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “the biggest oil deal in world history” in Venezuela.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

White House Releases Details on US–Venezuela Historic Oil Deal

Under the deal, North American Blue Energy Partners would grant the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital a 35 percent equity stake in its corporate parent.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal May Sink Marco Rubio's 2028 Chances

Experts told Newsweek that Washington's oil deal with Venezuela could cost Rubio support among Venezuelan and Cuban voters.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Mortgage rates surge as new Middle East attacks push oil prices higher

The expectation had been for falling rates this year, but the war with Iran and its resulting rise in oil prices upended that.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Venezuela says it will retain 'sovereignty' over its oil reserves - Venezuela's acting president says the aim is to turn the country's underground resources into a "source of social and economic well-being for the people of Venezuela." 30/08/2026

Venezuela's acting president says the aim is to turn the country's underground resources into a "source of social and economic well-being for the people of Venezuela."

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Trump to meet with U.S. oil refiners as White House pushes to lower gas prices

The White House says it is seeking near-term steps to boost refining capacity as affordability and gas prices loom over the midterm election.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

World Business Report -- US-Iran conflict: What next for oil and trade?

The US and Iran exchange fire again as tensions return to the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Delcy Rodriguez Thanks Trump for U.S. Oil Deal: Venezuela Will Become 'an Oil-Producing Power'

"Acting President" of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez thanked President Donald Trump and State Sec. Marco Rubio for the new U.S. oil deal.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange strikes: As it happened

The US has struck Iran’s Larak Island, killing and wounding soldiers and civilians, the IRGC has said, vowing to “punish the aggressor”

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

US and Venezuela strike huge oil deal - Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation. 29/08/2026

Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions flare and Warsh fans rate hike

Oil prices climbed on Monday morning as tensions flared once again in the Middle East and as investors weighed a potential US rate hike.

Euronews - Business - 2 days ago

Oil giant's retreat on clean energy shows limits of investor pressure

Corporate pledges to pursue environment, social and governance goals are no substitute for policy action by governments.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

Venezuela's interim president addresses US oil deal

Venezuela’s acting president says Caracas retains control of its oil resources under a deal giving the US access to 65 billion barrels

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Trump to Refill Strategic National Reserves with Venezuelan Oil

The U.S. has sealed a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves and America's strategic national stocks are set to benefit, President Donald Trump announced Sunday.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Venezuela says it retains sovereignty following 25-year oil deal with US

The US has struck an unprecedented deal with Venezuela to take control of a fifth of its oil reserves. President Donald Trump has called it the biggest oil deal in history, saying that it could deliver a new source of crude to help bring down US fuel prices. Despite heavy criticism from oil experts, economists and poli

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Delcy Rodríguez Says Venezuela's Vast Oil Reserves Must Be Turned Into Prosperity

Trump called new agreement with Venezuela ’the biggest oil deal in world history.’

Epoch Times - Business - 2 days ago

Trump announces 'biggest oil deal in world history,' says it will substantially lower gas prices

Trump announces a major oil deal with Venezuela, saying the U.S. secured majority control of 65 billion barrels, and the agreement will lower gas prices.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Trump's Venezuelan oil deal: What we know and how it could impact Canada's oil industry

Several questions about the U.S. deal to develop vast Venezuelan oil reserves remain unanswered, and a rapid and large-scale increase in production is unlikely. But experts say increased exports from Venezuela "would compete directly with Canadian crude in the U.S. Gulf Coast market."

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Venezuela reaffirms 'sovereignty' after 'historic' US oil deal

Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez sought to reassure the public on Saturday that Caracas would control its oil under a new agreement that...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 days ago

Venezuela says Trump's historic oil deal targets 1.5M barrels per day, could generate $200B

Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez says the 25-year oil deal with President Donald Trump targets 1.5 million barrels per day across 17 strategic oilfields initially.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Trump's Venezuela oil deal has seismic potential, but it's an idea not a reality

The US president’s priority is to exploit the country’s resources, not bring democracy to its people. Would a future government in Caracas uphold the deal?

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 3 days ago

What we know about Trump's deal giving U.S. access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

There's a lot that's not immediately clear about President Trump's deal giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

Trump's historic oil deal with Venezuela: What it means for lower gas prices

President Donald Trump is hailing a historic oil deal with Venezuela and predicting a rapid drop in gas prices for Americans, but experts don't expect an immediate decrease as a result of the...

International The News - Business - 3 days ago

Iran reports $7.5bn in oil revenues amid US naval blockade

Fars news says oil revenues nearly met budget projections even as talks with Washington over the blockade remain stalled

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 days ago

Kuwaiti oil price rises $2.88 to $87.44 a barrel

Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil rose by $2.88 to $87.44 a barrel in Friday s trading, compared with $84.56 a barrel in Thursday s trading, according...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 3 days ago

Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump said Friday his administration has reached a huge oil deal with Venezuela that gives the United Stat...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

President Trump says the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 days ago

Trump Announces Deal With Venezuela for US to Take Ownership of 65 Billion Barrels of Oil

The president called the agreement ’the biggest oil deal in world history.’

Epoch Times - Business - 4 days ago

Trump Says New Venezuelan Oil Deal Will 'Substantially Lower' Gas Prices

Trump touts a historic Venezuela oil deal that he says more than doubles U.S. reserves and will lower gas prices.

Newsweek - World - 4 days ago

Hundreds affected by cancelled orders of heating oil to get compensation

Around 800 people have been notified and hundreds more are set to be contacted, the CMA said.

Evening Standard - Business - 4 days ago

DOJ plans to revive maritime prize courts to seize Iranian oil tankers as war prizes: report

The Department of Justice plans to revive prize courts last used in the 1800s to claim Iranian oil tankers seized during the naval blockade.

Fox News - Business - 5 days ago

OPEC+ Can't Control Oil Prices Like It Used To. China Is Filling the Power Vacuum.

Production announcements that once could send oil prices soaring or tumbling are having far less impact.

International Business Times - World - 5 days ago

World Business Report -- Hormuz Oil Flows Recover

Qatar and Kuwait have restored crude exports to about 70% of pre-war levels

BBC News - Business - 5 days ago

Human rights in Myanmar hitting 'new low,' United Nations warns - Myanmar's ruling junta seized power in a coup in 2021 that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, ending a 10-year experiment with democracy and plunging the country into turmoil and a humanitarian crisis. 26/08/2026

Myanmar's ruling junta seized power in a coup in 2021 that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, ending a 10-year experiment with democracy and plunging the country into turmoil and a humanitarian crisis.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Melrose soars and stocks climb as oil price cools

The FTSE 100 Index closed up 31.84 points at 10,886.16.

Independent UK - Business - 7 days ago

Oil Prices Drop Ahead of New US Sanctions on Iran

The decline came ahead of an Aug. 24 press conference by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Epoch Times - Business - 8 days ago

Strait of Hormuz crisis: Oil markets price in prolonged supply disruption

The oil crisis has become a growing concern amid the new U.S.-Middle East conflict, with prices continuing to fluctuate as supply shortages deepen and the Strait of Hormuz remains...

International The News - Business - 14 days ago

With Hollywood in turmoil, Disney is betting its future on its fans

At the D23 fan convention last week, Disney unveiled plans for new installments of old stories and expanded roles for creators. It's all part of the company's plan to double down on its IP.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 14 days ago

Oil prices retain highs - Trump says 'I'll never apologize'

ALBAWABA - The oil market finds no reprieve as the Iran war continues to stifle supply and drive up prices through shortages and insurance premiums.Trum

Albawaba - Business - 16 days ago

Oil prices rise slightly amid ongoing supply concerns

Singapore: Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Friday, driven by renewed concerns over crude supplies amid ongoing Middle East tensions. B...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 18 days ago

Oil giant Aramco's profits soar 44 pct as war boosts prices

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Oil giant Saudi Aramco reported a 44 percent surge in net profits on Tuesday after the Middle East war sent energy prices soarin...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 28 days ago

Oil Prices Fall After US, Iran Pause Attacks

Brent crude futures declined 5.05 percent to $91.89 a barrel on Monday.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 month ago

Oil Settles Over $100 As Houthi Attacks Intensify Middle East Supply Risks

The Iranian-aligned Houthis said they struck two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.

Huffington Post - Business - 1 month ago

Oil prices fall after Trump says U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar are going well

Oil prices were lower on Wednesday after Iran said it would not meet with U.S. delegates for talks in Qatar, amplifying concern about the peace process.

CNBC - World - 2 months ago

Chevron says no quick fix for gas prices as Trump takes on Big Oil

Her comments come shortly after President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into Big Oil, accusing them of "gouging" consumers.

CNBC - World - 2 months ago

London firefighters join search for Venezuela earthquake survivors

The two earthquakes have torn down around 800 buildings, leaving some 43,000 unaccounted for

Evening Standard - World - 2 months ago

Menopause can send sex drives down the toilet — this treatment's helping women get their groove back

A growing number of women are turning to testosterone treatments to ease their menopause symptoms — and save their sex lives. The Post spoke to two women who lost their libidos but got them back.

New York Post - Health - 2 months ago

Oil plunges below $100 on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

Paris, France: Oil prices dropped back below $100 a barrel on Monday and stock markets rallied as investors raised expectations of a reopening of the...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

While oil and gas supply issues are set to remain, for now, the stock market reaction has been massive.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Speculation Miliband will approve drilling new oil and gas field 'unfounded'

There are calls for more drilling to take place as the UK deals with the energy price shock from the Middle East war. The UK government has not ruled out approving the field.

Sky News - Politics - 4 months ago

Oil prices rise after Trump speech | Analysis

Sky's Wilfred Frost unpicks the latest developments in the oil price following US President Donald Trump's address to the nation.

Sky News - Business - 4 months ago

Prof Stuart Cole: 'Bus services, trains, petrol stations and so much more will be hit by the oil crisis'

"A major bus operator in South Wales purchased diesel in bulk this week at £1.49ppl; up from £1.30ppl"

WalesOnline - Business - 5 months ago

US Fed confronts stagflation risk as Iran war triggers oil shock and clouds rate path -- 3 min read

Surging crude prices, slowing growth, and mixed jobs data leave the U.S. Federal Reserve balancing inflation risks against a weakening economy

First Post - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Loading... Could a Strait of Hormuz closure slow India's internet? -- The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India's westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India’s westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

First Post - Technology - 5 months ago

From Caracas to Taiwan: How Venezuela has changed China's calculations

It is only two days since Nicolas Maduro received Xi Jinping’s special envoy for talks on the hundreds of agreements that have bound Venezuela and China together on energy, finance and political cooperation. Michael Sheridan examines how the US military’s raid on Caracas may have just made a decapitation strike against Taiwan much easier

Independent UK - Opinion - 7 months ago

Wave of harassment and abuse allegations roils Turkey's arts and culture scene

Among the men are photographers, musicians, actors, comedians, critics, and publishers. In response, several platforms and collaborators have cut ties with accused individuals.

Global Voices - World - 11 months ago