The U.S. government will exempt the German units of Russian oil major Rosneft PJSC from sanctions indefinitely, Reuters reported on Wednesday, noting that the exemption applies to Rosneft Deutschland and RN Refining & Marketing, both of which have been under German federal trusteeship since 2022. According to Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, the U.S. issued a "Letter of Comfort" on Tuesday, acknowledging that the two businesses had been fully separated from their parent company in Russia. The indefinite status succeeds a previous…

The U.S. government will exempt the German units of Russian oil major Rosneft PJSC from sanctions indefinitely, Reuters reported on Wednesday, noting that the exemption applies to Rosneft Deutschland and RN Refining & Marketing, both of which have been under German federal trusteeship since 2022. According to Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, the U.S. issued a "Letter of Comfort" on Tuesday, acknowledging that the two businesses had been fully separated from their parent company in Russia. The indefinite status succeeds a previous…

Ante el temor de que se alargue la guerra, los ultrarricos de Dubái han empezado a marcharse del opulento centro de negocios por todos los medios posibles, en ocasiones llegando a pagar cientos de miles de dólares. La ciudad emiratí lleva décadas acogiendo a personas adineradas, que...

4 de marzo de 2026.- El ministro de Defensa, Guido Crosetto, aclaró que el uso de bases militares en Italia por Estados Unidos se basa en acuerdos, y si Washington lo solicita, por su guerra contra Irán, se evaluará una respuesta, señalan hoy reportes. Una nota publicada en el sitio digital infor...

Ever since Donald Trump slapped tariffs on Canadian goods on Feb. 1, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney has been encouraging trade with nations other than the United States. The former central banker turned politician wants to double non-US exports over the next decade. Towards that goal, Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday as part of a four-day trip to deepen trade and diplomatic ties. The centerpiece was a deal between the Indian government and Saskatchewan-based uranium producer Cameco (TSX:CCO) to supply nearly…

4 de marzo de 2026.- El secretario del Departamento del Interior de Estados Unidos, Doug Burgum, arribó este miércoles 4 de marzo a Venezuela como parte de una delegación destinada a fortalecer la cooperación bilateral en energía, minería y cadenas de suministro de minerales críticos, en el marco de...

The United States and Japan have been considering the inclusion of a nuclear power project involving Westinghouse in the $550-billion package of investment that Japan has pledged in the U.S. under the bilateral trade deal, sources familiar with the plans told Reuters on Wednesday.   Last year, as part of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement, Japan pledged to buy $8 billion worth of American products per year. The Government of Japan has also agreed to invest $550 billion in the United States, the White House said. At the time, U.S. Secretary…

The United States and Japan have been considering the inclusion of a nuclear power project involving Westinghouse in the $550-billion package of investment that Japan has pledged in the U.S. under the bilateral trade deal, sources familiar with the plans told Reuters on Wednesday.   Last year, as part of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement, Japan pledged to buy $8 billion worth of American products per year. The Government of Japan has also agreed to invest $550 billion in the United States, the White House said. At the time, U.S. Secretary…

The United States and Japan have been considering the inclusion of a nuclear power project involving Westinghouse in the $550-billion package of investment that Japan has pledged in the U.S. under the bilateral trade deal, sources familiar with the plans told Reuters on Wednesday.   Last year, as part of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement, Japan pledged to buy $8 billion worth of American products per year. The Government of Japan has also agreed to invest $550 billion in the United States, the White House said. At the time, U.S. Secretary…

The United States and Japan have been considering the inclusion of a nuclear power project involving Westinghouse in the $550-billion package of investment that Japan has pledged in the U.S. under the bilateral trade deal, sources familiar with the plans told Reuters on Wednesday.   Last year, as part of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement, Japan pledged to buy $8 billion worth of American products per year. The Government of Japan has also agreed to invest $550 billion in the United States, the White House said. At the time, U.S. Secretary…

4 de marzo de 2026.- El Servicio Administrativo de Identificación, Migración y Extranjería (Saime) informó que cuenta con un nuevo servicio para el retiro de pasaporte mediante un familiar directo que acuda a la oficina principal ubicada frente a la plaza Miranda, en el centro de Caracas. El ente...

Lo que Washington intenta sepultar bajo un apagón informativo es hoy una realidad física en los radares de la región. La cifra de aproximadamente de 650 efectivos afectados (entre fallecidos, heridos y desaparecidos) no es un rumor; es la conclusión lógica tras el impacto de misiles de crucero...

Crude oil inventories in the United States increased by 3.5 million barrels during the week ending February 27, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released on Wednesday. The increase brings commercial stockpiles to 439.3 million barrels according to government data, which is still 3% below the five-year average for this time of year. The EIA’s data release follows API’s figures that were released a day earlier, which reported that crude oil inventories rose by 5.6 million barrels in the period.…

"¡Por la soberanía y el derecho a vivir en paz!": con esta consigna, la Plataforma Internacional de Solidaridad con la causa Palestina convocó a una concentración frente a la sede diplomática de la República Islámica de Irán en la capital venezolana. El motivo era ex...

QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies after suspending production at key export facilities, sending fresh shockwaves through global energy markets already rattled by the escalating conflict involving Iran, the company posted on X.  In a notice to buyers, the state energy giant said the declaration follows its decision to halt LNG and associated production after Iranian strikes targeted facilities linked to Ras Laffan and Mesaieed Industrial City. The shutdown affects LNG output as well as downstream…

La presidenta encargada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, anunció que en el marco de la celebración del Día del Pescador, este 15 de marzo se dará inicio a la temporada de la sardina 2026. Rodríguez instruyó al ministro del Poder Popular para la Pesca y Acui...

El secretario del Consejo Supremo de Seguridad Nacional, Ali Lariyani, afirmó este domingo que la muerte del Líder Supremo, el ayatolá Alí Jameneí, lejos de debilitar al país, hace «inquebrantable el camino de la lucha» por la soberanía de Irán. En un mensaje cargado de ...

El estrecho de Ormuz está cerrado y se ha emitido una advertencia contra los petroleros que lo cruzan, amenazando con una respuesta decisiva. Un asesor del comandante en jefe del Cuerpo de Guardianes de la Revolución Islámica (CGRI) de Irán anunció que se tomarán medidas estrictas c...

Donald Trump calls for a US-backed insurance following news that most of the world’s largest maritime insurance firms are set to cease covering war risks for ships entering the Persian Gulf.  On 5 March, various members of the London-based International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs will automatically terminate war-risk cover if vessels enter the Persian Gulf. Those include Gard AS, NorthStandard, Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association, Assuranceforeningen Skuld, American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity…

ExxonMobil ha iniciado los preparativos para un posible retorno al sector energético venezolano. Jack Williams, vicepresidente sénior de la firma, confirmó que enviarán un equipo técnico en las próximas semanas, tras haber finalizado los protocolos logísticos y de seguridad pertinentes.