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Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said Venezuela would start sending oil to the U.S. He made this claim as he threatened an naval blockade in spite of ambiguous terms about what Caracas will receive.

The latest leadership change at American International Group is the departure of CEO Peter Zaffino.

U.S. Secretary Of State Marco Rubio informed?lawmakers President Donald Trump intended to purchase Greenland, rather than invade it. Trump also asked for an updated acquisition strategy from his aides.

Russia has sent an?additional naval vessel? to escort the oil tanker the U.S. military is pursuing. This escalates the standoff in the dispute over the vessel, formerly called the Bella 1.

(source: Reuters)