U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tankers Amid Rising Tensions
As U.S. forces intercept Venezuelan oil shipments, experts debate Washington's true motives: oil, regime change, or a geopolitical struggle with Russia and China?
As U.S. forces intercept Venezuelan oil shipments, experts debate Washington's true motives: oil, regime change, or a geopolitical struggle with Russia and China?
Russia vows full support for Venezuela as the UN Security Council prepares to discuss escalating U.S. hostilities, including a blockade of oil tankers. Read the latest on the Caribbean crisis.
The U.S. has boarded two more oil tankers off Venezuela, escalating a blockade that experts warn could halt all of the country's crude exports. Read the latest on the rising tensions.
U.S. officials confirm pursuit of a third oil tanker near Venezuela on December 21, 2025, escalating maritime tensions. Get the latest details on this developing international security story.
U.S. authorities have seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, officials confirmed on December 20, 2025. The operation marks a significant escalation in maritime enforcement actions in the region.
The U.S. has interdicted a second vessel off Venezuela, enforcing President Trump's declared blockade of sanctioned oil tankers. This move disrupts global crude flows and heightens regional tensions.
U.S. forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating Trump's blockade. The move disrupts global crude flows and risks pushing oil prices higher. Get the latest details.
Canada's military aims to expand its reserve forces to 400,000 personnel, but critics question the feasibility, cost, and training plans for this massive mobilization initiative.
Global markets react as former President Trump orders a blockade of oil tankers to Venezuela, sending oil prices higher. Meanwhile, Canadian stocks show gains amid domestic news.
President Trump announces a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers bound for Venezuela, escalating military pressure to cripple the Maduro regime's economy. Read the latest on this major foreign policy move.
President Trump escalates pressure on Maduro, ordering a blockade to stop sanctioned oil tankers from reaching Venezuela. The move marks a significant hardening of U.S. policy.
President Trump declares Venezuela airspace closed as US military deploys carrier to Caribbean. Six airlines suspend flights amid escalating tensions.
Former President Trump declares Venezuelan airspace should be closed as political tensions escalate. Get the latest developments on this international security matter.
Venezuelans are avoiding Black Friday deals despite deep discounts as economic turmoil continues to grip the nation. Learn how hyperinflation affects consumer behavior.
OPEC+ alliance likely to maintain current oil production levels through first quarter 2025, according to Reuters sources. Stay informed on global energy market developments.
Canada's ambitious plan to expand military reserves to 400,000 faces criticism over feasibility and strategic value. Expert analysis questions if this is the best use of defense resources.
Canada's oil sands industry is experiencing a major resurgence as production hits record highs and investor interest surges, driven by the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and plateauing U.S. shale output.
Bitget secured the #2 position globally for monthly CEX inflows with $1.78 billion, while institutional participation surged to 72.6% according to DefiLlama data.
Ottawa's plan to expand Canada's military reserves from 28,000 to 400,000 faces significant recruitment and logistical challenges. Can this ambitious vision revive national unity?
Canada's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan appears to be reconsidering her controversial plan to recruit public servants for military reserves after facing public backlash. Learn about the proposed mobilization strategy and its reversal.
Federal Liberals aim to grow Canada's military reserves tenfold to 300,000, with a focus on recruiting civil servants. Discover the potential benefits and criticisms of this controversial plan.
Venezuela deploys decades-old Russian weapons and guerrilla tactics amid US military threats. Exclusive details on Maduro's resistance strategy.
Canada's military readiness depends on reserve forces, yet they remain undervalued and underutilized. Learn why this critical gap threatens national security and what must change.
Alberta's government delivers sharp rebuke to BC premier and Indigenous leaders calling for permanent oil tanker ban, escalating tensions over Canadian energy policy and economic future.
How the Trump administration's bold confrontation with Venezuela's Maduro regime could deliver a strategic victory for Western energy security and democracy in the hemisphere.
Calgary-based energy leader Suncor delivers impressive Q2 results, exceeding analyst forecasts and raising production guidance, sending shares skyrocketing.
OPEC+ maintains current oil output levels as global economic uncertainty and oversupply fears shake energy markets. What this means for Canadian consumers and the economy.
Global oil prices found stability as the U.S. reinstated sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry, creating new uncertainty in energy markets while Middle East tensions continue to simmer.
Alberta's oil industry faces a perfect storm of plunging prices, massive layoffs, and spending cuts that could reshape Canada's energy landscape for years to come.
Despite sweeping new Western sanctions, Russia's crude oil exports show remarkable stability. Fresh analysis of global tanker movements reveals Moscow continues to find buyers, with export volumes holding steady in early 2024.