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WRAPUP 1-Venezuela's Maduro to appear in US court, Trump says further strikes possible
Trump considers further military action if Venezuela doesn't cooperateMaduro faces U.S. court on narco-terrorism chargesOther countries express concerns over legality of Maduro's seizure Jan 5 (Reuters) - Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was due to appear in a U.S. court on Mon...Reuters
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Trump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases
NEW DELHI, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The United States could raise tariffs on India if New Delhi doesn't meet Washington's demand to curb purchases of Russian oil, President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. "Modi is a good guy. He knew I was not happy, and it was important to ma...Reuters
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Ukraine says Russian strike on Kyiv leaves first civilians dead this year
KYIV, Jan 5 (Reuters) - An overnight Russian air attack on Kyiv and its region killed two people, Ukraine’s authorities said on Monday, in what appeared to be the first reported deaths in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital this year.Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said the strike set ablaze ...Reuters
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GRAINS-Chicago wheat edges higher on Black Sea tensions; soy rebounds on bargain buying
BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures ticked higher on Monday on uncertainty over Black Sea export flows and dry weather in the U.S. Plains, while ample global supplies capped gains.Wheat, corn and soybeans all posted modest gains after five consecutive sessions of declines. The most-acti...Reuters
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WRAPUP 11-Trump says second Venezuela strike possible if government does not cooperate
Trump suggests military action on Colombia, Mexico also possibleSays Venezuelan immigrants in the US were also a factor in the raidMaduro allies still run countryCaracas streets quiet amid anxiety over next developments ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Jan 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump ...Reuters
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GRAINS-Chicago wheat rises as traders weigh Black Sea tensions, supply outlook
BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures rose on Monday as traders assessed Ukraine peace talks and dry weather in the U.S. Plains, while ample global supplies capped gains.Soybeans and corn both edged higher after five straight sessions of falls, with corn supported by strong export demand....Reuters
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Venezuela's oil and mining sectors: large potential, weak infrastructure
Jan 4 (Reuters) - Following are key facts about the oil and mining sectors of Venezuela, whose President Nicolas Maduro was captured by U.S. forces on Saturday, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. RESERVESVenezuela has the world's largest estimated oil reserves but its crude outp...Reuters
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US sanctions policy to determine Venezuela's oil production outlook, Goldman says
SINGAPORE, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Venezuela's oil production outlook this year will depend on how U.S. sanctions policy evolves, Goldman Sachs analysts said, after U.S. President Donald Trump deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.The U.S. snatched Maduro from Caracas at the weekend and Trump sa...Reuters
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD jumps above $4,350 on US-Venezuela tensions
Gold price (XAU/USD) climbs to around $4,370 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The precious metal extends its upside amid a renewed surge in geopolitical risk after the United States' (US) capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.Fxstreet
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NEWSMAKER-Who is 'tsarina' Delcy Rodriguez, the acting president of Venezuela?
Jan 4 (Reuters) - Delcy Rodriguez, declared the interim president of Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's capture by U.S. forces, is one of the iron fists in Venezuelan politics, a practitioner of economic orthodoxy who has strived to build relationships with the private sector and who is known for ...Reuters
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RPT-ROI-US oil refiners win, Chinese rivals lose in Trump’s Venezuela strike: Bousso
By Ron Bousso LONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. military’s ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to swiftly reroute the country’s oil exports back toward the United States – and away from China. That will give U.S. refiners an immediate boost, but President Donald Trump’s plans to...Reuters
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OPEC+ keeps output steady amid escalating geopolitical tensions
In Sunday's virtual meeting of its eight members - Saudi Arabia, Russia, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Iraq, Algeria and Oman- the OPEC+ decided to keep the oil output unchanged, while avoiding the discussions of the geopolitical crises affecting several of the producer group's members.Fxstreet
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US pushes oil majors to invest big in Venezuela if they want to recover debts
Govt wants US oil giants to finance investment to revive Venezuelan oil sectorSecurity, legal and political risks challenge Venezuela's oil sector revivalBy Jarrett Renshaw HOUSTON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - White House and State Department officials have told U.S. oil executives in recent weeks that...Reuters
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Energy storage boom strengthens demand outlook for beaten-down lithium
Energy storage could be game changer for lithium - analyst saysDemand bolstered by China power sector reforms, data centre boomBy Amy Lv and Tony Munroe BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Jan 5 (Reuters) - A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accele...Reuters
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Venezuela moves to cut oil output due to US export embargo
PDVSA's move includes shutting down oilfields, well clusters as onshore stocks mountPetrolera Sinovensa preparing to disconnect up to 10 clustersChevron's joint ventures asked to cut, but no reductions applied yetMore than 17 million barrels of oil remain stuck in shipsBy Marianna Parraga ...Reuters
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Latvia police board vessel after Baltic Sea telecom cable breach
By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS, Jan 4 (Reuters) - An undersea telecoms cable was damaged in the Baltic Sea on Friday and Latvian investigators on Sunday boarded a ship in connection with the incident, the country's state police said in a statement. The Baltic Sea region is on high alert afte...Reuters
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Venezuelan houses destroyed in US attack; no official figures on deaths
Jan 4 (Reuters) - Some homes in the town of Catia La Mar near Venezuela’s capital Caracas were damaged or destroyed in the U.S. military operation that captured President Nicolas Maduro, residents told Reuters on Sunday, while officials reported an unspecified number of deaths.Jonatan Mallora, a 50-...Reuters
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