American military forces intercepted and seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in the North Atlantic, despite Russian naval protection. Get the full details on this major sanctions enforcement escalation.
US authorities seized the Marinera oil tanker in the North Atlantic for violating sanctions linked to Venezuela and Iran. A second vessel was captured in the Caribbean. Full details on the international enforcement action.
US forces seized the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker in the North Atlantic for violating sanctions linked to Venezuela and Iran. A second vessel was captured in the Caribbean. Read the full details.
The United States military seized a Russian-flagged tanker near Iceland following a dramatic two-week pursuit. This bold move escalates tensions amid the U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil and the capture of President Maduro. Read the full details.
U.S. forces intercept a Russian-flagged oil tanker after a trans-Atlantic pursuit for violating sanctions on Venezuelan oil. Full details on the dramatic seizure operation inside.
Russian naval ships escort a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker as US and UK forces prepare to intercept it in the Atlantic. Tensions escalate in a high-stakes maritime standoff. Read the full details.
Russian missile and drone attacks hit Ukraine, killing two and injuring others, just before a key peace summit in Paris. Read the latest on the war and diplomatic efforts.
Ukraine's intelligence faked the death of a Russian militia leader to secure a $500,000 Kremlin bounty and expose Russian security failures. The funds will boost Ukrainian special units. Read the full story.
As 2025 ends, Ukrainians voice their deepest desires for the new year: an end to the Russian invasion and a restoration of reliable electricity after devastating attacks on the energy grid. Read more.
A Russian drone strike breached Chernobyl's protective dome. Ukraine now faces a 3-4 year repair race to prevent a new radioactive disaster. Full details inside.
Ukrainian workers risk their lives to evacuate horses from a state stud farm in Zaporizhzhia as Russian attacks escalate. Read how the war impacts animals.
Russian paramilitary forces in the Central African Republic pledge to ensure secure elections this Sunday. Read about the security landscape and geopolitical stakes.
Chernobyl's director warns a direct Russian missile hit could collapse the inner radiation shelter, causing a 'mini-earthquake'. Full restoration may take 3-4 years. Read the urgent update.
Stanislav 'Spaniard' Orlov, leader of a neo-Nazi football hooligan battalion, shot dead near Sevastopol. Russian authorities give vague explanation. Read the full report.
A top Russian military official, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Authorities are investigating, with potential Ukrainian involvement suggested. Read the latest details.
EU leaders meet in a crucial summit to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, but face strong opposition from Belgium. Will they find a deal before Ukraine's cash crunch hits?
German lawmakers greenlight a historic €50 billion in defence purchases, ramping up military readiness as Russia's threat grows and US commitments waver. Read the full details.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on funding Ukraine's war effort, debating a risky plan to use €200 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets. Will they reach a deal?
Russian overnight attacks with 704 drones & missiles target Ukraine's energy grid & railways, leaving thousands without heat & water. Details on the strikes and ongoing US peace talks.
The EU's plan to use €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine faces legal risks, while ignoring calls for colonial reparations in Africa. This double standard threatens Europe's financial credibility. Read the full analysis.
Experts warn Serbia faces years of economic fallout, job losses, and budget risks after the shutdown of its only oil refinery due to US sanctions on Russian owners. Read the full analysis.
The European Union has struck a landmark deal to end all imports of Russian gas by 2027. Get the full timeline and details on this major energy shift.
The European Union has agreed to ban all Russian gas imports by 2027, aiming to cut off funds for Moscow's war. Discover the timeline and implications for energy security.
A Russian couple, convicted crypto fraudsters, were lured, tortured, and killed in the UAE after kidnappers failed to access £380 million in digital wallets. Three suspects arrested.
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, commissioned by Russia's last Tsar, has sold for a record £22.9 million at Christie's in London. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
The National Sports Commission begins formal steps to create Nigeria's first official flag football governing body, aiming for inclusive governance and international representation. Read the full details.
A beachside office in the Cook Islands is being used by dozens of tankers to smuggle Russian and Iranian oil, undermining Western sanctions. New Zealand expresses alarm. Read the full investigation.
Niger's military regime announces international uranium sales from nationalized French mines. Junta asserts sovereignty over natural resources amid growing Russia ties.
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Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever strongly opposes the EU proposal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine funding, citing legal and financial risks for his country.