The physical and chemical differences between these crude types determine how easy they are to refine and their market value.

Jorge Galicia, an exiled Venezuelan who has spent years touring US colleges, warning young people about the dangers of socialism, has hailed US President Donald Trump’s actions against Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro.

The US State Department issued a stern warning to Iran’s leadership, emphasizing President Trump’s readiness to act as nationwide unrest escalates. Trump vowed to ‘rescue’ protesters if Iranian forces use deadly force, stating the US is ‘locked and loaded.’ Demonstrations, fueled by economic woes and civil disobedience, feature chants against the regime.