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.
Donald Trump targets Venezuela's dense, heavy oil, but analysts warn it could take 14 years and billions to fix the industry. The Guardian's Jillian Ambrose explains the high-stakes play.
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.
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.
Global oil prices dropped after Donald Trump said Venezuela would hand over up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, threatening an oversupplied market. Read the full analysis.
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 supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with proceeds under his personal control. Read the latest on this major energy development.
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.
The Bank of England holds £1.4bn of Venezuelan gold, frozen since 2018. The US seizure of Nicolás Maduro reignites the legal battle over who controls the reserves. Read the full story.
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.
Venezuelans living in London share their mixed reactions of relief and uncertainty following the US military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro. Read their personal stories and hopes for Venezuela's future.
Dozens protested in New York as Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to US charges. Demonstrators clashed over his capture, highlighting deep divisions within the Venezuelan diaspora.
Despite Donald Trump's call for US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela's crumbling industry, experts warn of high costs and political risks. Discover why a stampede is unlikely.
Donald Trump's plan to extract wealth from Venezuela's heavy crude is a long-term play for US Gulf Coast refineries. We analyse the muted market reaction and the $185bn challenge.
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.
Brent crude dropped to $60.33 as markets assess the impact of US intervention in Venezuela's vast oil industry. A former Chevron executive seeks $2bn for projects. Read the latest analysis.
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.
Following the US intervention in Venezuela, Donald Trump pledges billions in American investment to tap the world's largest oil reserves. We analyse the challenges and global market impact. Read the full analysis.
Delcy Rodríguez assumes Venezuela's interim leadership after Maduro's abduction. Can she balance US demands with a defiant regime? Analysis of her precarious position.