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International

Oil Markets Watch Venezuela as Oversupply Fears Return

Traders focus on supply, sanctions risk, and OPEC response Why price pressure is now a politics-and-barrels problem Oil markets are

An Atlantic first-person account revisits Jan. 6 through the eyes of a new Hill aide

Inside the building, learning fear fast A new first-person essay marks the January 6 anniversary by returning to the day

A year after Los Angeles wildfires, the numbers show how fast disaster unfolded

Wind, hours, and the speed of collapse A year after twin wildfires tore through opposite ends of Los Angeles County,

Mexico condemns Venezuela raid as Sheinbaum tries to avoid becoming the next U.S. target

A sharp statement, carefully aimed Mexico condemned the U.S. operation in Venezuela that removed President Nicolás Maduro, issuing a statement

Ukraine Expands Air Defense Network as Winter Strikes Intensify

Intercept rates rise while pressure grows on power infrastructure Ukraine says new air defense deployments are improving interception rates as

Extreme Heat Poses Growing Threat to Global Labor Productivity

Workplaces under climate stress New research indicates that rising temperatures are increasingly disrupting labor productivity, particularly in outdoor and industrial

Semiconductor Industry Faces Uneven Recovery in 2026

Demand stabilizes, uncertainty remains The global semiconductor industry entered 2026 showing signs of stabilization after a volatile period marked by

Ukraine Pushes for Expanded Air Defense as Winter Strikes Intensify

Civilian infrastructure under renewed pressure Ukraine’s leadership has renewed calls for expanded Western air defense support as Russian missile and

Renewable Energy Milestones and Climate Gains in 2025

Global clean power leaps and ocean protection wins In 2025, key renewable energy milestones and environmental agreements delivered significant momentum for global

India’s Rice Dominance Raises Water Risk, Farmers Warn

Agriculture boom and environmental strain India’s rise to become the world’s largest rice exporter in 2025 has triggered both celebration and concern