The European Union is inching closer to a decision on how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. However, some major hurdles remain, and a final agreement might not be reached until Thursday's EU summit. Most of the frozen Russian assets, around 210 billion euros, are currently held in th
The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. This is because of many reasons. One is drugs. The U. S. says Venezuela helps drug cartels. The U. S. has even charged President Maduro with drug-related crimes. But Venezuela says this is not true. The U. S. also worries about China and Russia. They
Jaylan Sanchez is making waves in college football, especially as a key player for JMU's Sun Belt Championship team. But who is he beyond the football field? Let's dive into his background, family, and what makes him tick. Born in North Bergen, New Jersey, on December 10, 2003, Jaylan is the younge
A JetBlue flight from Curacao to New York had a close encounter with a US Air Force refueling plane near Venezuela. The JetBlue pilot had to stop climbing to avoid a collision. The military plane's transponder was off, making it hard to track. The US Southern Command is looking into what happened.
Maria Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure and recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, faced a tough journey to Norway. She had to sneak out of Venezuela on a small boat. This was not an easy trip. The rough seas caused her to hurt her back badly. Machado had been hiding for over a yea
In recent times, the United States has taken control of a Venezuelan oil tanker named the Skipper. This move has sparked a heated debate. The U. S. claims the ship was involved in illegal oil smuggling and supporting terrorism. But Venezuela's President Maduro calls it an act of piracy. He believes
A Venezuelan oil tanker, the M/T Skipper, was seized by the U. S. government just as a court warrant was about to expire. The warrant, signed by a U. S. judge on November 26, gave the Trump administration until December 10, 2025, to seize the vessel. This is the first time a Venezuelan oil cargo has
A recent incident involving an oil tanker named Skipper has brought attention to Venezuela's long-standing practice of sending oil to Cuba. The tanker, which set sail from Venezuela on December 4, was carrying nearly two million barrels of heavy crude oil. Its initial destination was the Cuban port
On a peaceful island known for its tangerines, a different kind of scandal brewed. Jeju, a place far from crime, found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. A government worker, trusted with the sale of trash bags, allegedly took advantage of his position. He was caught taking money fro
Russia is making a bold move against Google. They've frozen about $129 million of Google's assets in France. This is unusual because Russia is trying to use the law to go after a big Western company's money abroad. It's all part of a bigger fight over frozen Russian assets in Europe. Google Russia
