The US attack on Caracas and the arrest of Maduro represent an opportunity for US energy companies and hedge funds to make further gains, while China and OPEC closely monitor developments in Venezuela.

Amid faltering negotiations between “Israel” and Hamas, sources close to the talks say Trump may pressure "Tel Aviv" to soften or drop its demands ahead of his anticipated visit to the Middle East.

The transitional government in Syria is working to import crude oil and fuel shipments to alleviate the severe energy crisis caused by Western sanctions.

The Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance halts oil supplies to Aden, protesting unfulfilled government promises.

In a notable move, the head of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Libya Farhat Bengdara, who is backed by the UAE, submitted his resignation to PM Dbeibeh on January 16, 2025.