The Ukraine-Russia conflict is at a standstill. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has a plan to end the war. He wants to talk about it with U. S. President Donald Trump. Trump thinks there's a chance for a deal. But he knows it's not easy. One side wants peace, but the other might not. Russia'
Venezuela is not happy with the US. The country's representative at the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, recently accused the US of trying to take control of Venezuela's resources. He said the US is using force to get what it wants, calling it the biggest act of extortion in Venezuelan history. The
China recently took action against some U. S. companies and executives. This was in response to a big arms deal between the U. S. and Taiwan. The sanctions include freezing assets and banning business dealings in China. But, the impact might not be very big. Most of the targeted companies and execut
Russia's big dreams of becoming a top dog in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) world are taking a hit. Why? Because Western sanctions are making it tough for them to get the money and tech they need to grow. This isn't just a small setback; it's a major delay in their plans to boost LNG production to
The U. S. has been cracking down on tankers carrying Venezuelan oil. This has caused major problems for Venezuela's oil industry. The country relies heavily on oil exports for income. President Nicolás Maduro is finding it tough to cope with the U. S. pressure. The U. S. has targeted three tankers
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared some hopeful news. He said that talks to end the long-standing war with Russia are making real progress. These discussions have been happening with the help of the United States and other European countries. Negotiators from Ukraine, led by Rustem Umer
In 2025, the Trump administration took a hard stance against cartels by targeting the entertainment industry. Musicians, DJs, and promoters found themselves under scrutiny for alleged ties to cartel money laundering or glorification of drug lords. This crackdown led to canceled tours, frozen assets,
Venezuela's oil industry is facing fresh challenges. Shipments are slowing down. Most tankers are just moving oil between local ports. This follows recent U. S. actions against two more ships. State-run oil company PDVSA is also dealing with a cyberattack. The U. S. Coast Guard seized a supertanker
The world is facing a new challenge: a secret fleet of ships, often old and poorly maintained, is being used to move oil and other goods while avoiding sanctions. This fleet, known as the "shadow fleet, " is growing rapidly, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It now includes arou
The U. S. Coast Guard made a bold move on Saturday. They tried to stop a ship called the Bella 1. This ship has ties to Venezuela and was in the Caribbean Sea. Three U. S. officials shared this news. They spoke on the condition of anonymity. This was because the operation was sensitive. The Bella 1
