Venezuelan Political Crisis 4 hours ago Trump administration eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry after Maduro’s capture The Trump administration announced it is easing up on sanctions and allowing limited Venezuelan oil transactions following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro.
France January 22 Russian oil tanker, the Grinch, intercepted as US, allies escalate sanctions crackdown A Russian oil tanker was intercepted between Spain and Morocco as western powers intensify efforts to disrupt Moscow's sanctions-evading shadow fleet operations.
Terrorism January 22 Trump pressures UK over Hamas-linked figure as US intel flags potential terror threat U.S. Treasury sanctioned Zaher Birawi, 64, alleging the Britain-based activist serves as a Hamas senior official through a Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad leadership role.
United Nations January 20 Trump floats ‘Board of Peace’ to replace UN, signals major global power shift President Donald Trump invited dozens of countries including Russia, China, and Ukraine to join his Board of Peace initiative, with a signing ceremony planned for Davos, Switzerland.
Sanctions January 18 Iranian regime elites allegedly move millions of dollars out of country amid sanctions Treasury sanctions target Iran's shadow banking as Mojtaba Khamenei allegedly transferred $328 million overseas according to Treasury Department reports.
Iran January 16 Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.
Iran January 14 G7 threatens Iran with new sanctions over nationwide protest crackdown killing thousands Iran protests death toll reaches over 2,400, according to Human Rights Activist News Agency as G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions over regime's violent response.
Sanctions January 7 Trump greenlights Russian sanctions bill, paving way for 500% tariff on countries supporting Moscow: Graham Trump reportedly approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil after Lindsey Graham announced a pivotal Ukraine policy shift.
NATO January 7 'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments Russia demands humane treatment of the crew aboard the seized oil tanker Marinera, and the White House says the Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel faces prosecution.
Venezuelan Political Crisis January 7 Venezuelan oil shipments surge to US ports with heavy crude after Maduro capture President Donald Trump announces Venezuela will move 30-50 million barrels of oil worth $2.8 billion to U.S. after former President Nicolás Maduro's capture by American forces.