Oil prices climbed in early Asian trading on Monday as markets reacted to the U.S. intensifying its targeting of oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela, including the seizure of a second oil tanker and the pursuit of a third. At the time of writing, West Texas Intermediate was up 0.64%, at $56.88 per barrel, while Brent crude was 0.66% higher at $60.87 per barrel. The gains reflect heightened geopolitical risk in oil markets and the fear of further supply being taken offline. On Saturday, U.S. forces intercepted and seized a second oil tanker in…

Oil tankers are diverting from their route to Venezuela; some are sitting idle at ports instead of setting off for Asia; discounts on Venezuelan crude are deepening; and PDVSA may soon start shutting down wells for lack of storage space. President Trump’s military campaign against Venezuela is threatening an $8-billion market. It started with one tanker seizure, a week ago. Then Trump escalated the rhetoric, threatening a blockade on Venezuelan tanker traffic and demanding that Venezuela returned “Oil, Land, and other Assets that they…

As the global demand for critical minerals continues to increase, governments worldwide are continually looking for innovative ways to access these resources, which has led many to discuss the potential for deep-sea mining. However, concerns over environmental damage related to deep-sea operations have prevented greater exploration until now, and recent evidence showing the devastating impact mining could have on marine life could put it on indefinite hold. A study published in December, funded by The Metals Company, which was hoping to become…

Domingo, 21 de diciembre de 2025.- Este episodio se sumerge en el terremoto geopolítico desencadenado por el misil hipersónico Oreshnik de Rusia - un arma revolucionaria que ha alterado fundamentalmente el equilibrio global de poder. Análisis al estilo Pepe Escobar explora cómo la paciencia est...

West Africa’s Atlantic margin is entering a period of renewed exploration interest, driven by a combination of promising Cretaceous geology, shifts in company portfolios, and a widening recognition that new barrels will be required to balance future supply. The MSGBC basin has attracted particular attention as its geological potential becomes clearer and as a new generation of international players, most notably Chevron in Guinea-Bissau, signal that frontier opportunities remain firmly on the strategic map. This uptick comes at a moment when…

Domingo, 21 de diciembre de 2025.- Corea del Norte firmó un convenio de asistencia mutua con Rusia en cooperación estratégica militar. [yt=Jpbbr6mpYYw]...

Es 21 de diciembre de 2025. Han transcurrido 355 días del año y faltan 10 días para su terminación. Hoy es domingo. Las efemérides se refieren a sucesos, celebraciones o conmemoraciones significativas para un área del conocimiento, la cultura y las artes, la historia o la cie...

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FOZ DE IGUAZÚ. – La Cumbre de Jefes de Estado del Mercosur, celebrada este sábado en Brasil, quedó marcada por una profunda división ideológica respecto a la crisis en Venezuela y la influencia de potencias extranjeras en la región. El encuentro contó con la participación de los mandatar...

En un despliegue de alta intensidad realizado en el sector Múcura I del municipio Ezequiel Zamora del estado Aragua, comisiones mixtas de seguridad neutralizaron a Enrique Nieves, apodado "Potro Loco". El sujeto era señalado como uno de los principales responsables de la emboscada qu...

Domingo, 21 de diciembre de 2025.- En una nueva emisión de Tras la Noticia el periodista Barry Cartaya, nos detalla parte de las declaraciones de la vicepresidenta ejecutiva de la República Bolivarianas de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, quien afirmó que Rusia y Venezuela cuentan con el 24% de la energí...

A principios de esta semana, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anunció un plan para un

La UE bloquea todos los fondos y la libertad de movimiento a 59 personas / Razones esgrimidas: críticas a la ampliación de la OTAN en relación con la guerra en Ucrania, posturas pro palestinas o "desinformación" sobre el coronavirus / Opinión jurídica: las sanciones violan el derecho de la UE

There are rising concerns that the United Kingdom’s gas security is under threat and that not enough is being done to mitigate the risk. Chris O’Shea, the CEO of Centrica, which owns British Gas, has called the government out for not paying enough attention to a gas report that was released on the same day as the annual budget, suggesting that not enough is being done to ensure the future of the U.K.’s gas supply, which could be devastating to consumers. A 50-page report from the National Energy System Operator (Neso) was released…

21-12-25.-Para muchos hogares venezolanos, enero no es simplemente el inicio del calendario: es un ejercicio de supervivencia financiera. Tras un diciembre marcado por ingresos extraordinarios, gastos acelerados y un entorno inflacionario persistente, el primer mes del año se convierte en una ...

The U.S. Energy Information Administration quietly rewrote a key assumption about the global oil market this week: OPEC can produce more oil than previously thought. In its December Short-Term Energy Outlook, the EIA updated how it defines and estimates OPEC crude oil production capacity. The result was a material upward revision. The agency now estimates OPEC’s effective production capacity was higher by about 220,000 barrels per day in 2024, 370,000 bpd in 2025, and 310,000 bpd in 2026 compared with its earlier assessments. The change didn’t…

The U.S. Energy Information Administration quietly rewrote a key assumption about the global oil market this week: OPEC can produce more oil than previously thought. In its December Short-Term Energy Outlook, the EIA updated how it defines and estimates OPEC crude oil production capacity. The result was a material upward revision. The agency now estimates OPEC’s effective production capacity was higher by about 220,000 barrels per day in 2024, 370,000 bpd in 2025, and 310,000 bpd in 2026 compared with its earlier assessments. The change didn’t…

21-12-25.-Al menos tres mineros perdieron la vida dentro de un yacimiento de oro en el municipio Sifontes del estado Bolívar el pasado jueves, según indica el reporte policial del caso publicado este sábado 20 de diciembre.

21-12-25.-En el marco del “Sábado de Milicia”, el ministro de la Defensa, general en jefe Vladimir Padrino López, anunció una reestructuración de los Cuerpos Combatientes con el objetivo de integrarlos formalmente en todos los sectores productivos del país, tanto públicos como privados. El titula...

21-12-25.-El Gobierno de Irán ofreció este sábado cooperación integral a Venezuela para enfrentar el despliegue militar y las acciones navales de Estados Unidos en el mar Caribe. El canciller venezolano, Yván Gil, informó sobre una conversación telefónica con su homólogo iraní, Abás Araqchí, en la q...