Prices are going up and we all know that. Where just a short time ago the U.S. was energy independent for the first time, that is no more. The move …
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Pompeo: U.S. Considering Military Options Against Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has claimed that the United States is considering a range of options in confronting Iran, including military recourse. The United States accused Iran of attacking …
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Middle East media has reported Iran cutting funds to militia groups in Syria as its economy continues to suffer from the renewed imposition of US sanctions. According to reports, militant …
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Iran: Israeli Interference with Oil Shipments Will Lead to War
by D. Hartby D. HartIranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami warned that any interference from Israel regarding Iranian oil smuggling would lead to war. Hatami’s comments came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said last …
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Pressure on besieged President Nicolás Maduro continued to mount over the weekend as massive opposition crowds poured into the streets in Caracas and elsewhere. Just as importantly, top administration officials are …
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Venezuelan National Oil Firm Slapped With Sanctions, Military Intervention Might Be Next
The United States has slapped Venezuela’s state-owned oil firm PDVSA with sanctions, cutting off one of the last revenue sources for the failing state. And the Trump administration might not …
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Venezuela’s (former?) President Nicolás Maduro cut off diplomatic relations with the United States after the Trump administration recognized Juan Guaidó as the new president. Guaidó declared himself interim president on Wednesday and was …
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Whatever criticisms of the president aside, one thing is clear: there has certainly been a follow up on promises made. The president ran his campaign with a strong emphasis on …
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For the first time since 1973, the United States is the global leader in crude oil production. This summer, the U.S. surpassed Russian crude oil production for the first time …
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U.S. Judge May Have Just Given Freedom to Venezuela
by Joel Frewaby Joel FrewaWe’ve all seen the breakdown in Venezuela’s economy and society, thanks to the mixture of socialism, corruption and drug cartels. As a state, Venezuela has little to nothing left to …