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- Venezuela asked the United Nations Security Council to address ongoing U.S. aggression after U.S. President Donald Trump blocked sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
- The U.N. Secretary-General urged both nations to de-escalate tensions and adhere to international law.
- Trump expanded a travel ban to include seven additional countries, citing security concerns.
- The move aligns with the Trump administration's ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
- Global markets moved as oil prices rose amid geopolitical tensions and mixed U.S. job data, while investors expect further U.S. rate cuts in 2026.
