Author: Editor-In-Chief
chevron CEO Mike Wirth said Friday that Venezuela has taken aggressive steps to protect private oil companies’ investments since the Trump administration detained former President Nicolas Maduro.Venezuela on Thursday passed an amendment to its hydrocarbons law that loosens state control over the oil industry and gives private producers more autonomy. Wirth said Chevron is still considering the bill. The CEO said that contract security, commercial stability and regulatory predictability are key to attracting investment to Venezuela. “We see Venezuela taking steps in a positive direction to address these issues, and that will encourage investment not only from companies like ours,…
The Danish company will replace Hong Kong-based company CK Hutchison after President Trump claimed the strategic waterway was controlled by China.Published January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareDanish company Maersk will temporarily operate two ports on the Panama Canal after a court ruled its contract with a Hong Kong company was unconstitutional.The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) announced the changes on Friday, a day after the Central American country’s Supreme Court invalidated its port contract with Hong Kong-based company CK Hutchison.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe court’s decision comes after repeated threats from US…
According to local media reports, the Israeli military admitted in a press conference to Israeli journalists that some 70,000 Palestinians had died during the war in Gaza, and that Health Ministry figures in the enclave were largely accurate. “We estimate that around 70,000 Gazans have been killed in the war, including those missing,” Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronos quoted military officials as saying on Thursday. The country’s public broadcaster Kan 11 said the information came from the Coordinator of Territorial Government Affairs (COGAT) and that efforts were currently underway to analyze how many of those killed were civilians or militants. On…
Saturday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…premier league There is growing belief among Premier League managers that this season will be Josep Guardiola’s last at Manchester City, despite his contract running until 2027 – The Times Everton will continue to pay Jack Grealish’s wages for the remainder of his loan spell from Manchester City, the Times reports, despite the player requiring season-ending surgery.West Ham suspend season ticket holder for holding a banner asking the club’s owners to sell – The Guardian Jose Mourinho could make a return to Real Madrid this summer as the Spanish giants look to find their…
Many Americans could receive even larger tax refunds during the 2026 filing season under changes in President Donald Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Bill.” However, the extent to which this is the case is debatable.President Trump’s bill, signed into law in July, added several tax cuts for 2025, and the IRS did not adjust payroll withholding. As a result, many workers are paying too much tax and will have to pay it back when they file their taxes in 2025, experts say.The average tax refund could increase by “more than $1,000” in 2026, the White House announced this week. The release…
Beijing — As the dust cleared around the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a surprise military strike earlier this month, US officials left little question that they had another target too: China. A longtime friend to the government in Caracas, China has for years pumped money into the oil fields and infrastructure of the South American country. Maduro’s ouster is a blow to that partnership that could leave Chinese banks facing billions in unpaid Venezuelan debt. But viewed from Beijing, the stakes are much higher than that. The shake-up was also the loudest warning shot yet of a…
Derek Chisora will face Deontay Wilder on April 4th at London’s O2 Arena, marking the 50th professional fight for both heavyweights.Chisora is a cult hero in British boxing and has been at the top of the division for the past 15 years. He has fought many times against the best boxers in the world, including Tyson Fury (three times), Oleksandr Usyk and Vitali Klitschko. Chisora has challenged for a world title twice before, and his third fight with Fury headlined a football stadium and continues his strong form.American Wilder is widely considered to be the heaviest puncher in the sport…
American Express, known for its premium credit cards and generous perks, has long been a Wall Street favorite, with total shareholder return increasing 81.5% over the past two years on the back of strong spending by wealthy cardholders.The company announced its fourth quarter results Friday morning, with net income of $2.46 billion, up from $2.17 billion a year earlier. Earnings rose to $3.53 per share, slightly below expectations of $3.54, LSEG said.Although there have been signs of a slowdown in overall consumer spending over the past year, American Express continues to post steady revenue growth, supported by strong demand for…
U.S. government funding has been stalled due to Democratic anger over the killing of two people by federal agents during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.Published January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareU.S. senators approved a last-minute deal to avert the worst effects of an impending government shutdown after Democratic anger over the killings of two people by immigration officials derailed government funding talks.After several hours of delays, the U.S. Senate passed the compromise spending package on Friday with a bipartisan vote of 71-29.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listBut with the House of Representatives…
England white-ball captain Harry Brook has recanted his initial statements about a clash with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand, but Jacob Bethell and Josh Tan are now reportedly under investigation over their involvement.Brook was fined £30,000 by the England and Wales Cricket Board and cautioned for his actions following the incident in Wellington on the eve of the One Day International in November, which England lost by two wickets and the series 3-0. The 26-year-old had claimed he was alone, but now he has issued a statement saying he “regrets” his comments and is defending his team-mates, after the…