India's MRPL, a government-owned oil refinery, is looking for new oil suppliers. They have a big refinery in Karnataka that processes 500, 000 barrels of oil every day. About 40% of the fuel they make is sent to other countries. MRPL is not buying oil from Russia right now. They say they follow all
German businesses are not happy. They're upset about U. S. President Donald Trump's plan to use tariffs to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland. This move could make the trade war between the U. S. and Europe even worse. Trump wants to increase tariffs on European goods until Denmark agrees to s
The United States has just rolled out new sanctions. This time, they're aiming at groups and people who help the Houthis in Yemen. The Houthis are a group backed by Iran. The sanctions target 21 individuals, companies, and even a ship. These targets are spread across Yemen, Oman, and the United Arab
The United States has taken control of yet another tanker in the Caribbean Sea. This time, it's the Motor Tanker Veronica. The event took place early in the morning, with no major issues reported. The ship is part of a group that has been avoiding U. S. sanctions in the area. It had previously trave
Iran has started taking cryptocurrency for its weapons sales. This is part of their plan to avoid international sanctions. The country's defense export center, Mindex, now says it accepts crypto payments. They sell all sorts of military gear, from rockets to communication tools. Iran has been selli
Venezuela, a country rich in oil, is facing a severe crisis. The situation is dire, especially for children. In 2019, a young girl named Alaska, just 5 years old, weighed only 26 pounds. She was turned away from four hospitals because there were no beds available. Another mother lost her 8-month-old
Venezuela is in a tough spot. The country owes a lot of money to many different people. The debt problem started a while back, but it got worse when the government couldn't pay back what it borrowed. Now, the debt has grown because of unpaid interest and legal fights. The numbers are huge. Venezuel
Venezuela is at a crossroads. The U. S. has taken a big step by arresting Nicolas Maduro, but many questions remain. The country's oil industry is in shambles, and the U. S. is using sanctions to pressure the regime. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the goal is to stop drug trafficking
A ship once called Bella 1 is now making waves. After weeks of sailing under the radar, it's suddenly broadcasting its whereabouts. It's heading northeast in the North Atlantic, possibly aiming for a spot between Iceland and Britain. From there, it might even cruise around Scandinavia to reach Murma
The U. S. government recently took a strong stance against Venezuela's oil sector. They put sanctions on four companies and four oil tankers. These tankers are part of a group called the "shadow fleet. " The U. S. says these tankers help fund Venezuela's government, which they consider illegitimate.
