Tag: saudi arabia
How Can Oil Be Worth Less Than Zero?
Dan Dicker traded oil futures for 25 years on the NYSE. He explains how COVID-19 created a perfect storm for oil markets, and why it still doesn’t make green energy inevitable. Producer:Steve Horn Director/Video Editor:…
Canada Resumes Selling Arms To Saudi Warmongers
Now in the midst of a crisis, Canada will lift its embargo and sell armored vehicles to the Saudi military, which is engaged in brutal repression inside the country and the ongoing war in Yemen….
As Oil Price Plummets, Call to Nationalize Industry Rises
The price of oil dropped below zero, prompting new subsidies from the Federal Reserve. Progressive voices in the U.S. and Canada have a different idea: nationalization as a way to wind down the sector, tackle…
Yemen’s Civil War Now Has Three Sides
The Southern Transitional Council wants the city of Aden to secede, the Saudi coalition is breaking up, and the Houthis say they weren’t informed of the US-brokered ceasefire. Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Visual Producer: Andrew…
International Pressure Kept Canada From Joining Security Council
Despite Canada’s liberal reputation, its international affairs are built around support for empire and corporate interest. Director/Video Editor: Will Arenas Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar Subscribe to our page and support our…
Chevron Plans Middle East Offshore Drilling, Capitalizing on Militarized Climate Chaos
Chevron has announced its entrance into the hotly contested Mediterranean Sea, creating military tension between competing regional powers. Discussions over climate change and ecological impacts have gotten lost in the shuffle. Subscribe to our page…
Arizona governor moves to end farming deal with Saudi company
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has moved to end a farming deal with a subsidiary of a major Saudi dairy company. Since 2015, Fondomonte has pumped huge amounts of groundwater from beneath the earth’s surface to…
Americans are trying to help family escape Israel following Gaza “complete siege” order
Israel says it has claimed complete control of the southern part of the country and has imposed a total blockade of Gaza. CBS News reporter Haley Ott reports from Tel Aviv and Richard LeBaron, a…
U.S. response to Israel-Hamas war, House speaker race latest and more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on the Biden administration’s pledge to support Israel after Hamas launched a surprise attack Saturday, new CBS polling on what the American public is looking for in the next House speaker and…
What’s next in Israel-Hamas war as violence continues on fourth day
Gaza was pummeled by aerial bombardments on Tuesday as Israel Defense Forces continued to carry out the first phase of their retaliation for Saturday’s unprecedented attacks by Hamas. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the…
Israel-Saudi diplomatic efforts could be halted by war against Hamas
The United States’ efforts to establish diplomatic ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia may be stymied by growing tension in the Middle East. Nader Hashemi, a professor of Middle East and Islamic politics at Georgetown…
PGA’s shameful merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf proves nothing but money matters | Edge of Sports
In his latest monologue, Edge of Sports host Dave Zirin takes PGA to task for its planned merger with LIV Golf, a former competitor funded by the Saudi Arabian monarchy. Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron…
