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Exxon and ConocoPhillips Seek Contract Terms for Possible Venezuela Returnsana.sy
world3 days agoDeveloping

Exxon and ConocoPhillips Seek Contract Terms for Possible Venezuela Return

The two companies are seeking durable contract terms and a mechanism to settle billions in outstanding claims before considering renewed operations in Venezuela, two decades after their exit.

Bloomberg
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Exxon Nears Oil Pumping Deal in Venezuelanews.google.com
politics7 days agoUpdated

Exxon Nears Oil Pumping Deal in Venezuela

The U.S. oil company is negotiating an agreement to resume oil production in Venezuela. The talks would end a long-running standoff with the country's government.

The New York Times
Washington Examiner
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Stellantis Plans to Build Voyah Electric Vehicle for Dongfeng in Francetechnode.com
finance9 days agoDeveloping

Stellantis Plans to Build Voyah Electric Vehicle for Dongfeng in France

Stellantis intends to manufacture a Voyah-brand electric vehicle for Dongfeng at a facility in France. The companies also plan a European joint venture in which Stellantis would hold 51 percent ownership.

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E-Estate Launches Platform for Tokenized Real Estate Ownershipwallethacks.com
business13 days agoDeveloping

E-Estate Launches Platform for Tokenized Real Estate Ownership

E-Estate, founded in November 2024 and launched as a platform in June 2025, connects digital tokens to income-generating real estate assets. The company has expanded its corporate presence from Panama into Canada and the United States. Usa Today reported the platform aims to lowe…

Usa Today
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US Prosecutors Set to Drop Bribery Case Against Gautam AdaniSemafor
world14 days agoDeveloping

US Prosecutors Set to Drop Bribery Case Against Gautam Adani

U.S. prosecutors are preparing to drop bribery and securities fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The move follows Adani's offer to invest $10 billion in the United States. The case was brought shortly before President Donald Trump returned to office.

Semafor
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Elon Musk Visits China With Son and Tesla Executiveindiatoday.intoday.in
technology15 days ago

Elon Musk Visits China With Son and Tesla Executive

Elon Musk traveled to China accompanied by his son and met with Tom Zhu, Tesla's Senior Vice President of the Asia-Pacific region and Global Vehicle Manufacturing. Zhu has worked at the company for more than 12 years. The visit was reported on May 15, 2026.

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abc.net.au
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Xi Tells Trump and U.S. CEOs China Will Open Further to American Businessupi.com
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Xi Tells Trump and U.S. CEOs China Will Open Further to American Business

Chinese President Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump and a delegation of more than a dozen U.S. executives that China will open its market wider to American companies. The meeting in Beijing included Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The com…

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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips Sign Deal to Review Syria Offshore Blockfinance.yahoo.com
world17 days agoDeveloping

TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips Sign Deal to Review Syria Offshore Block

The three energy companies have signed an agreement to assess an offshore block in Syria. The deal focuses on reviewing the potential of the block for future development. The announcement comes as the companies explore opportunities in the region.

Reuters
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Russian Attacks Hit Facilities Tied to U.S. Companies in Ukrainethehindu.com
politics17 days agoDeveloping

Russian Attacks Hit Facilities Tied to U.S. Companies in Ukraine

Facilities linked to Coca-Cola, Cargill and Mondelez have been struck in Ukraine in what appear to be deliberate Russian attacks. The White House has not publicly responded to the incidents. The New York Times reported the pattern of strikes on American-affiliated sites.

The New York Times
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UniCredit Signs Non-Binding Accord to Sell Russian Business to UAE Investorrte.ie
world22 days agoDeveloping

UniCredit Signs Non-Binding Accord to Sell Russian Business to UAE Investor

UniCredit has signed a non-binding agreement to sell parts of its Russian business to a private investor based in the UAE. The Italian bank said the deal remains subject to approvals from Russian authorities. The move comes as Western banks continue to reduce their presence in Ru…

Bloomberg
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54 U.S. Republican Lawmakers Urge South Korea to Ease Tech RegulationsSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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54 U.S. Republican Lawmakers Urge South Korea to Ease Tech Regulations

More than 50 members of the U.S. Republican Study Committee sent a letter to South Korean Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha on April 21, 2026, U.S. time. The letter accused Seoul of discriminatory regulations targeting firms like Coupang Inc. and urged an immediate end to such actions. Y…

Yonhap
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