AVENTURA, Florida — Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday that the United States will sell Venezuelan oil “indefinitely” after completing sales of the crude currently accumulating in storage there. Wright said the proceeds from those sales would be “deposited into accounts controlled by the U.S. government” and then “flow back into Venezuela to benefit the […]
Continue ReadingThe United States military on Wednesday announced the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic for sanctions violations, bringing an end to a multi-week pursuit by American forces. The seizure of the ship, which evaded being boarded near Venezuela, was a joint operation between the Department of Homeland Security and US military […]
Continue ReadingThe US is attempting to seize a US-sanctioned oil tanker after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic. US officials told Reuters of the attempted seizure on Wednesday morning, as Russian state broadcaster RT said that it looked like US forces were trying to board the tanker from a helicopter and published an image […]
Continue ReadingHere the US soldiers board the tanker.Video: twitter/@Sec_Noem The US military has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker. The European Command of the US Armed Forces (Eucom) said the attack in the North Atlantic was due to “violations of US sanctions”. A ship in the Caribbean was also stopped. Jan 7, 2026, 3:03 p.mJan 7, 2026, […]
Continue ReadingIn recent days, Trump has reiterated his claims to Greenland — a self-ruling Danish territory — following a separate U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last weekend. On Tuesday, eight of Europe’s top leaders insisted Greenland’s security must be ensured collectively by NATO and with full respect to the wishes of its people. […]
Continue ReadingDenmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a self-governing Danish territory. Tensions escalated after the White House said Tuesday that the “U.S. military is always an option,” even as a series of […]
Continue ReadingVarious US media reports on the seizure of a Russian cargo ship in the North Atlantic. There is no official confirmation yet. January 7, 2026, 2:55 p.mJanuary 7, 2026, 2:55 p.m An oil tanker that allegedly fled US inspection is causing tensions between Russia and the US in the North Atlantic. The cargo ship “The […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take control of Greenland, the White House said on January 7, upping tensions that Denmark warns could destroy the NATO alliance. Denmark has warned any move to take Greenland by force would mean “everything would stop,” including NATO and 80 years of close transatlantic […]
Continue ReadingStatement of discontent: Badenoch’s line of attack was initially tricky to spot, as she agrees with the PM about supporting Ukraine and protecting Greenland’s sovereignty from Donald Trump. However, while praising Starmer’s “efforts to advance peace,” Badenoch lambasted the “frankly astonishing” decision for the PM not to make a statement to the Commons as a “fundamental lack […]
Continue ReadingA Dutch court broke the hearts of a couple after ruling that their marriage, whose wedding vows were drafted with the help of artificial intelligence, was not valid. The couple thought they had sealed their love at the April 2025 service in Zwolle, in the north of the country. Seeking an informal civil ceremony, they […]
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