
Minneapolis, tanker seizures and Saudi-UAE rift
08/1/2026 | 12 min
A fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks protests, as officials challenge the Trump administration’s account. TheUnited States seizes a Venezuela‑linked oil tanker flying a Russian flag, fuelling anger in Moscow and fresh fears of U.S.–Russia escalation. Saudi Arabia says Yemen’s southern separatist leader fled with UAE support, deepening strains between the Gulf allies. And the twin gorillas giving hope to an endangered population. Recommended Read Birth of rare mountain gorilla twins recorded in Congo park. Find our Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venezuela latest, Trump on midterms and Yemen
07/1/2026 | 12 min
President Donald Trump announces a deal worth $2 billion to export Venezuelan crude to the U.S., as exiled opposition leader Maria Corina Machado vows to return and contest elections. The White House says Trump is discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including military options, drawing objections from Denmark and Europe. And Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils a new A.I. chip that can do more computing with less power. Recommended Read At 92, judge who defied Trump brings Torah ethos to Maduro trial. Find our Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maduro, China and Venezuela, Greenland threats and Tim Walz
06/1/2026 | 12 min
Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to narcotics charges as Delcy Rodriguez is sworn in as interim leader. China's top diplomat accuses the U.S. of acting like a "world judge", while a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows one in three Americans approves of the military strike that ousted Maduro. Denmark and Greenland reject the latest threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and Tim Walz says he will not seek a third term in Minnesota. Listen to the latest On Assignment here. Find our Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venezuela: Trump’s threats, Caracas’ change of tone and Maduro in court
05/1/2026 | 12 min
Venezuela's acting president is offering to collaborate with the United States after President Trump threatens further strikes. Deposed president Nicolas Maduro is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in New York, as the United Nations meets to discuss the legality of his capture. Plus, Trump suggests Colombia and Mexico could also face military action if they do not reduce the flow of illicit drugs to the United States. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venezuela: Maduro in NY custody, Caracas defiance and oil
04/1/2026 | 11 min
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is being held in a New York detention center after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a raid to capture the South American leader and take control of the country and its vast oil reserves. Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, has called it a kidnapping and is demanding his immediate release. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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