Venezuela is in a tough spot. The U. S. has put a blockade on oil tankers, which is their main way of making money. This move is part of a bigger plan to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government. The U. S. has been doing a lot to make things difficult for Maduro, like building up their
Belarus has taken a significant step by freeing 123 individuals, including notable opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski. This move comes after discussions in Minsk with the US special envoy, John Coale, representing President Donald Trump. The US has re
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
The U. S. has taken control of a Venezuelan oil tanker, and they plan to keep the oil. This move is part of a bigger plan to stop illegal oil and drug trafficking. The tanker, called "The Skipper, " was seized because it was used to transport oil illegally. The U. S. says this action is not about st
The Trump administration is pressuring the International Criminal Court (ICC) to modify its founding document to prevent any future investigations into Trump and his top officials. This demand comes with a warning: if the ICC doesn't comply, the U. S. might impose new sanctions on the court and its
India and Russia are set to strengthen their long-standing partnership during an upcoming summit in New Delhi. President Vladimir Putin's visit comes at a crucial time, as India navigates complex relationships with both Russia and the United States. The summit highlights the enduring bond between I
Four U. S. senators from the Democratic Party recently expressed concerns about the Trump administration's handling of sanctions on Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project. They argue that the relaxed enforcement has allowed China to purchase discounted liquefied natural gas, indirectly supporting Russia's on
The war between Ukraine and Russia is causing serious money problems for both countries. Russia's economy is not doing as badly as some expected. It grew by 3. 6% in 2023 and 4. 1% in 2024. But it faces big challenges. Oil prices have dropped, and the budget is based on lower oil prices than before
Colombia's navy recently made a significant drug bust. Divers found over 450 pounds of cocaine hidden under a ship heading to Europe. This happened at a port on the Pacific coast. The navy shared photos of the seizure, showing divers pulling out the drugs and packages on the ground. This isn't the
In a bold move, the United States has slapped sanctions on a Myanmar militia group for its role in cyber scams. This group, the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, along with four of its leaders, is now in the U. S. Treasury Department's crosshairs. The sanctions also extend to entities and an individ
