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Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela
Venezuelans are hoping for free and fair elections, but the US may prioritise oil production.
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China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran
Beijing’s support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
EU remains divided over trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc ‘should be moving collectively’ in upholding international law.
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China’s Xi visits Egypt’s el-Sisi: Why it matters
Xi Jinping’s historic Egypt visit aims to strengthen China-Egypt ties amid rising Middle East tensions.
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The US is gobbling up Venezuelan oil, but will it lower fuel prices?
Analysts say Venezuelan crude is hard to extract and refine, and likely can’t replace oil stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China
US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges other G20 countries to do more to protect their economies from Chinese imports.
Canada’s Carney says US must ‘start being serious’ to resolve trade dispute
Carney and Trump continue to trade barbs amid ongoing threats against Canadian sovereignty and economic disputes.
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War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?
Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on their respective grain terminals in the Black Sea.
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Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran?
Airlines and automakers have taken a hit, while banks and energy firms have raked in big profits.
US plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iran
Washington has recently stepped up efforts to economically pressure Tehran amid the deadlocked truce talks.
Ontario’s Doug Ford prods Trump with sign rejecting ‘Lake America’ name
The ‘Lake Ontario’ sign comes in response to the US president’s efforts to rename the body of water ‘Lake America’.
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