Analysis reveals why Russia's economy, rewired by the Kremlin, withstands sanctions and falling oil prices, funding the war in Ukraine. Discover the economic realities behind the headlines.
US naval forces have intercepted another Venezuela-linked oil tanker, the fifth such seizure. This action intensifies pressure on the Maduro regime's energy exports. Read the full report.
The US government has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, the 'Empire', in a major sanctions enforcement action. Read the full details and global implications here.
A US congresswoman is drafting legislation to sanction the UK if it bans X over Grok AI generating illegal images. The row pits online safety against free speech.
Iranian state media accuses foreign 'terrorist agents' of fuelling unrest as a nationwide internet blackout is imposed. Protests over economic crisis spread to 27 provinces. Read the latest.
The US, with UK support, seized the Marinera oil tanker in the Atlantic. Now, two more sanctioned vessels, the Aria and Tia, are sailing towards Russia via the English Channel. Read the latest on the crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
Analysis reveals a surge in tankers joining Russia's registry to evade sanctions, as US seizures escalate. Discover the scale of the illicit oil trade funding conflict.
US forces seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the Atlantic and intercepted another in the Caribbean, escalating tensions over Venezuela sanctions. Read the latest on this dramatic military operation.
US forces seized two vessels, one linked to Venezuela and another Russian-flagged, in separate maritime operations. Details on the strategic implications for US foreign policy.
The White House plans indefinite control of Venezuela's oil sales, with Trump overseeing billions in revenue. US sanctions may ease as tensions with Russia and China flare.
A dramatic US-led operation seized a Russian-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, hailed by a former RAF chief as calling Putin's bluff on the shadow fleet. Read the full analysis.
American forces have intercepted two sanctioned oil tankers in international waters, sparking accusations of piracy from Russia. Read the full details on the escalating sanctions enforcement.
US forces have intercepted two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in dramatic back-to-back operations. The seizures, involving UK support, escalate tensions with Russia. Read the full story.
A major Russian oil tanker, the Marinera, has been captured by US forces in the Atlantic. Discover why this empty ship sparked a high-stakes international confrontation and what it reveals about sanctions evasion.
The UK's Ministry of Defence confirms RAF surveillance and naval refuelling supported the US capture of a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Iran sanctions evasion. Read the full details.
The US has seized a sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, with RAF surveillance aiding the operation. Get the latest on this major international incident.
A significant build-up of US reconnaissance aircraft at RAF Fairford coincides with rising tensions over Venezuela sanctions and Greenland. Discover the latest developments.
The US has taken custody of the sanctioned oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic. The vessel, linked to Venezuela and Hezbollah, was intercepted near Russian naval ships. Read the latest developments.
Russia has sent a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker being pursued by the US across the Atlantic, escalating tensions. The vessel neared Iceland's waters this week. Read the full report.
Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld slams US action on Venezuela's oil as 'confiscatory and imperialistic' amid a global glut. Read the full analysis of the controversial policy.
Donald Trump announces Venezuela will transfer up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with proceeds controlled by the White House. Read the latest on this major geopolitical development.
Nationwide protests in Iran, sparked by a severe economic crisis, have led to at least 29 deaths and over 1,200 arrests. We explain the causes, scale, and international response to the most significant unrest in decades.
President Trump wants US oil companies to revive Venezuela's industry, but sanctions, infrastructure, and political uncertainty pose major hurdles. Analysis of the risks and rewards.
Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's new interim president, remains on the UK sanctions list for undermining democracy. Discover the details of the asset freeze and travel ban.
A US military aircraft is tracking a sanctioned oil tanker 250 miles off Ireland, part of a major naval quarantine on Venezuelan oil. At least a dozen other vessels are attempting to evade the blockade. Read the latest developments.
Donald Trump's press conference shifted focus to Venezuela's oil reserves, reinforcing claims the US action was never about the 'war on drugs'. Experts analyse the legal and historical context.
Analysis of Nicolas Maduro's disastrous rule in Venezuela, marked by economic collapse, mass exodus, and brutal repression, culminating in his dramatic fall from power.
With Western imports blocked, Russian winemakers are expanding production. But in a blind tasting, Moscow drinkers still preferred German wine. Discover the patriotic push transforming Russia's vineyards.
Amid sanctions, Russian winemakers are boosting production and quality, claiming world-class potential. But does the taste match the ambition? Our exclusive blind test in Moscow reveals the verdict.
George and Amal Clooney's move to France was driven by more than US politics. We reveal the key factors: a vineyard venture, strict privacy laws, and a US entry ban threat.