The sources focus on a variety of recent international events and their impact on energy markets. They describe actions taken during a hypothetical second Trump presidency, including sanctions against Iran, trade conflict with China, pressure on OPEC+, support for Israel, and attempts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. A new US-Ukraine economic agreement granting the US access to rare minerals is also highlighted. Furthermore, the texts analyse recent declines in oil and bitumen prices, attributing them primarily to economic factors such as weak demand and increased reserves rather than ongoing geopolitical tensions like the situation in the Red Sea or Gaza. Finally, a fire at an Iranian port causing damage and impacting bitumen prices is also reported.