Trump Promised Transparency in Venezuela, but Oil Secrets Linger

U.S. and Venezuelan officials have promised a new era of accountability after Nicolás Maduro’s downfall. But Venezuela’s oil industry remains a black hole.

Hegseth Calls U.S. Military Effort in Strait of Hormuz Defensive and Temporary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. naval efforts to escort ships through the strait were a defensive effort, after an Iranian official warned of escalation.

What to Know About the Growing Saudi Arabia-U.A.E. Rift

Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the War

Secret Recordings, Hidden Shares and a Family Rift at South Korea’s LG

An inheritance dispute over the former chairman’s estate has prompted a criminal complaint over how the family behind the conglomerate divides its assets.