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Trump Orders Oil Tanker Blockade Against Venezuela's Maduro

France 24

December 18, 2025

Trump Orders Oil Tanker Blockade Against Venezuela's Maduro

President Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro with unprecedented blockade of sanctioned oil tankers, deploying massive naval force to region.

#Venezuela #Trump #oil-politics

Trump's Venezuela Oil Claim Ignites Nationalist Firestorm

The New York Times

December 18, 2025

Trump's Venezuela Oil Claim Ignites Nationalist Firestorm

President Trump's assertion that the US should reclaim Venezuelan oil assets triggers fierce nationalist sentiment in the oil-rich South American nation.

Venezuela-US Tensions Escalate Amid Oil Seizures and Sanctions

#Venezuela #United States #oil sanctions

Venezuela-US Tensions Escalate Amid Oil Seizures and Sanctions

Rising tensions between Venezuela and the United States encompass multiple flashpoints including oil tanker seizures, election disputes, and ongoing sanctions.

Moldova's Energy Crisis: How Russian Strikes on Ukraine Threaten

#Moldova #Ukraine #Russia

Moldova's Energy Crisis: How Russian Strikes on Ukraine Threaten

Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid have plunged Moldova into darkness, exposing the country's dangerous energy dependence and highlighting urgent security vulnerabilities.

French Farmers Revolt: Crisis Deepens Over Cattle Cull and EU Trade

France 24

#French agriculture #EU Mercosur deal #cattle disease

French Farmers Revolt: Crisis Deepens Over Cattle Cull and EU Trade

French farmers protest massive cattle cull over single disease case as tensions rise with government over EU Mercosur trade deal negotiations.

UK-US $40bn Tech Deal Hangs in Balance as Trump Era Looms

The Guardian

#UK-US relations #technology trade #Trump tariffs

UK-US $40bn Tech Deal Hangs in Balance as Trump Era Looms

Britain maintains hope for historic technology partnership despite US accusations of trade barriers and Trump's threats against European tech firms.

Germany's Auto Heartlands Face Economic Meltdown as Car Crisis Deepens

#Germany #automotive-industry #economic-crisis

December 16, 2025

Germany's Auto Heartlands Face Economic Meltdown as Car Crisis Deepens

Germany's wealthiest automotive regions are experiencing unprecedented financial strain as the car industry crisis threatens economic stability and residents' livelihoods.

#European Union #populism #nationalism

Europe's Battle Against Populism: Economic Focus Key to Victory

The Guardian

December 16, 2025

Europe's Battle Against Populism: Economic Focus Key to Victory

As populist parties surge across Europe, mainstream leaders must prioritize economic anxieties over democratic threats to counter rising nationalism.

Major Oil Spill in Germany Raises Infrastructure Security Concerns

#Germany #energy security #infrastructure

December 15, 2025

Major Oil Spill in Germany Raises Infrastructure Security Concerns

A significant pipeline rupture in Brandenburg has triggered environmental warnings and highlighted vulnerabilities in Germany's critical energy infrastructure.

#Brazil #US-sanctions #Bolsonaro

US Lifts Sanctions on Brazilian Judge Who Convicted Bolsonaro

The Guardian

December 15, 2025

US Lifts Sanctions on Brazilian Judge Who Convicted Bolsonaro

The US Treasury has removed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his wife following his role in overseeing former President Bolsonaro's conviction.

#EU-Mercosur #trade-agreement #France

France Seeks EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Delay Amid Agricultural Crisis

France 24

December 15, 2025

France Seeks EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Delay Amid Agricultural Crisis

French PM calls for postponing EU-Mercosur trade agreement vote as lumpy skin disease outbreak threatens domestic agriculture, highlighting broader tensions over the controversial deal.