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Trump Unveils Plan to Sell Venezuelan Oil Amid U.S. Coordination With Caracas
President Donald Trump announced a plan on Tuesday to refine and sell 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil that had been trapped in...
China’s Top Diplomat Begins Strategic Africa Tour
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his annual New Year visit to Africa on Wednesday, continuing a tradition that underscores Beijing’s long-term diplomatic focus...
Venezuela, U.S. Strike $2 Billion Oil Export Deal
The United States and Venezuela have reached an agreement allowing the export of up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil to U.S....
Afghan Trade Holds Steady in 2025 Despite Pakistan Border Closures
Afghanistan’s trade showed surprising resilience in 2025, despite repeated closures of key border crossings with Pakistan. The disruptions, linked to ongoing security tensions, could...
India Antitrust Probe Finds Tata Steel, JSW, SAIL Colluded on Prices
India’s competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has found that major steelmakers including Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and state-run SAIL breached antitrust...
Captured and Charged: Maduro in U.S. Court
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court to sweeping narcotics and weapons charges, calling his arrest a...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Jan 06
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
Asian equities soared to new highs, momentarily brushing aside the geopolitical shock of Venezuela's presidential capture. The real action, however, was in the...
U.S. Seizure of Maduro Challenges China’s Non-Intervention Diplomacy
China has sharply criticised the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accusing Washington of acting as a self-appointed “world judge” and violating international...
Republicans Deny ‘Endless War’ as U.S. Seizure of Maduro Sparks Political Storm
Republican lawmakers have pushed back against fears that the United States is sliding into another prolonged foreign conflict after U.S. forces carried out a...
Malaysia Plans Term Limits and Anti-Corruption Reforms
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to impose a two-term limit on Malaysia’s prime ministers, capping tenure at a maximum of 10 years. The...