US sanctions
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Maduro Lawyer Alleges US Blocks Legal Fees for Drug Case
Nicolás Maduro’s lawyer claims the Trump administration is obstructing Venezuela from paying his legal fees in a New York drug trafficking case, raising fair defense concerns. This follows his January ouster.
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Airlines Suspend Cuba Flights Amid Deepening Fuel Crisis
International airlines, including major Russian and Canadian carriers, are suspending flights to Cuba due to a severe jet fuel shortage, a crisis exacerbated by recent US policies under the Trump administration targeting the island’s energy supplies.
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Iran Ready to Discuss Reducing Uranium Enrichment with US if Sanctions Are Fully Lifted
Iran’s vice president Mohammad Eslami says Tehran is willing to discuss reducing uranium enrichment with the United States if Washington fully lifts sanctions.
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Cuba Mobilizes Amid Fuel Shortage, Tourism Sector Adapts
Cuba is implementing extensive fuel rationing measures and consolidating tourists in hotels as it grapples with a severe fuel shortage intensified by U.S. efforts to cut off oil supply.
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Erfan Soltani Faces Imminent Execution Amid Iran’s Widening Protester Crackdown
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian protester, faces imminent execution on charges of “waging war against God” following his involvement in widespread anti-government demonstrations. His case highlights Iran’s escalating crackdown, which has led to thousands of arrests and deaths, drawing strong…
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Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizures Push Prices Higher Amid U.S.-China Tensions
The U.S. seizure of Venezuela-linked oil tankers has fueled a fresh wave of tension with China, disrupted crude shipments, and driven global oil prices up 1.5%. As Washington tightens enforcement, Beijing calls the move a violation of international law.
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US Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker Intensifies Pressure on Maduro Regime
In a dramatic escalation of US-Venezuelan tensions, the United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, amplifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro’s government and raising new questions about the scope of US intervention in the…
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Lukoil Forced to Sell Global Assets as US Sanctions Reshape Russia’s Oil Industry
Russia’s oil giant Lukoil is rushing to offload its international assets after sweeping US sanctions. With a tight deadline and mounting pressure, the move marks a pivotal shift in the global energy landscape.
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Russian Cargo Ship Under Sanctions Sinks After Mediterranean Explosion
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, placed under US sanctions in 2022, sank in the Mediterranean Sea following an explosion in its engine room, Russia’s foreign ministry confirmed. The incident occurred on December 23, 2024, between Oran in Algeria and…