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Received — 30 August 2026 ⏭

Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner

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By: Rebecca F. Elliott · Anatoly Kurmanaev and Edward Wong
30 August 2026 at 01:47
The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.

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Venezuela is believed to have one of the world’s largest reserves of oil but it produces very little oil because of mismanagement, corruption and U.S. sanctions.

‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover

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By: Julie Turkewitz
30 August 2026 at 00:50
A deal giving the U.S. majority control of vast Venezuelan reserves strikes at the heart of national identity.

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Supporters of Venezuela’s government rally to demand the release of ousted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in Caracas, Venezuela, in January.
Received — 29 August 2026 ⏭

Modi Is Hedging Against Trump, One Deal at a Time

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By: Anupreeta Das
29 August 2026 at 07:01
In a year of globe-trotting, the Indian prime minister has secured deals around the world as the United States becomes less dependable.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at the Group of 7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, in June. In the past year, Mr. Modi has paid official visits to at least 20 countries.

Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.

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By: Matina Stevis-Gridneff
29 August 2026 at 12:03
The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, after trade talks with the US collapsed earlier this month.

Turkey and Israel Vie for Middle East Influence as Tensions Spike

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By: Ben Hubbard
29 August 2026 at 12:03
Israel’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, Turkey, this year. Analysts and officials fear the growing rivalry between Turkey and Israel could exacerbate volatility in the Middle East.

Trump Says U.S. Struck Deal for Control of More Than 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuela’s Oil

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By: Rebecca F. Elliott · Simon Romero and Edward Wong
29 August 2026 at 17:30
The president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company.

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An oil refinery in Punto Fijo, Venezuela, in 2021. Venezuela’s president, Delcy Rodríguez, said a U.S. oil deal would have a “significant impact on our nation’s revival.”

Why Putin Is Fighting On, Even as His Problems Multiply

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By: Paul Sonne
28 August 2026 at 23:29
There is little sign that public exhaustion, economic headwinds or increased Ukrainian strikes are changing the Russian leader’s view that he will eventually achieve victory.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that despite Moscow’s challenges, he believes Kyiv’s situation is worse.
Received — 28 August 2026 ⏭

Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel

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By: Annie Karni
28 August 2026 at 00:10
Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party’s rift over Israel.

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On Tuesday, Representative Jared Moskowitz of Florida, a vocally pro-Israel Democrat, was chosen to serve as the ranking member on a key subcommittee with jurisdiction over Middle East policy.
Received — 27 August 2026 ⏭

Yielding on French Could Restart Trade Talks, Canadian Officials Say

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By: Ian Austen and Vjosa Isai
27 August 2026 at 23:11
Canada’s minister in charge of trade with the U.S. was responding to comments by Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative. But that was before any mention of Lake Ontario.

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Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister responsible for trade with the United States, center, with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada.
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