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U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary Haustervetter: Currently, about half of Venezuela's oil production is being exported to the United States.

According to Politico, several independent U.S. oil producers are expected to sign production contracts with Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA, on Tuesday. The signing ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Houston, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the US has reportedly lowered its expectations for a US-Canada trade deal to be reached on Tuesday. US President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney are expected to speak again on Tuesday.

International Criminal Court: The measures taken by the United States against judges, prosecutors, and staff working to fulfill the duties of the International Criminal Court undermine the rule of law.

According to a related statement, Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 repatriated persons from third countries who are from the United States.

Ukrainian energy company DTEK: A Russian attack has severely damaged a thermal power plant in central Ukraine, which has now ceased operations.

According to Fox News, U.S. Representative Buddy Carter has discussed the possibility of becoming the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the White House. Sources say Carter is interested in the position.

According to CBC News, trade negotiators from Canada and the United States are expected to meet again before the midnight tariff deadline.

The UK's Office for Maritime Trade Operations reports that an unmanned cargo ship was attacked by multiple unidentified munitions, causing damage.

The president of the Canadian Oil Sands Alliance stated that Canadian oil sands companies plan to make a final investment decision on the Pathways carbon capture project by the end of next year.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $155 million from six counterparties in its fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

U.S. Treasury Department: The United States has issued new sanctions related to Venezuela.

U.S. Treasury Department: The United States has announced new sanctions related to the International Criminal Court.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: The Americans believe that putting more pressure on Iran will bring concessions, which were never in the agreement. US Treasury Secretary Bessant and US Defense Secretary Hegsays are simply powerless to do so.

Market news: Ukrainian armed forces launched an airstrike in the Belgorod region of Russia, killing one person and injuring three others.

Market news: A large-scale explosion occurred at a Finnish factory near the Russian border.

According to Interfax news agency, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Russia has the right to consider the direct involvement of British missile forces in strikes against Russia as participation in a conflict.

Market news: BP joins Venezuelan oil trade to challenge the dominance of Trafigura and Vitol.

Imperial Oil's Sasnia plant in Canada reported that workers are addressing an operational issue that has caused an increase in flare fire. Maintenance work is underway, and the increased flare fire is expected to continue for several days.

EU spokesperson: Apple (AAPL.O) will implement the changes in October 2026.