Venezuela
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
The tanker was en route from Iran to Venezuela when the Coast Guard attempted to apprehend it. The Coast Guard has been chasing the tanker for almost two weeks.
US targets crude oil tankers, firms in new Venezuela-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
Trump’s nuclear talk is pushing the world toward chaos - opinion
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker near Gulf, saying it was carrying millions of smuggled fuel liters
Iran said last week it had seized another foreign tanker carrying 6 million litres of what it described as smuggled diesel in the Gulf of Oman.
Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy
Russia's foreign ministry said that the United States was reviving piracy and banditry in the Caribbean Sea by blockading Venezuela and reaffirmed its support for Maduro.
White House orders US forces to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuelan oil for next two months
The White House has directed US forces to prioritize the "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for the next two months, aiming to use economic pressure over military action.
Is Israel ready if World War Three breaks out? - opinion
What is Israel to do in a situation like this, where our only solid friend in the world is the US, headed by a mercurial president whose mood changes daily?
'60 Minutes' segment on Trump's deportations, CEGOT mega-prison leaks after being pulled by CBS
CBS pulled a “60 Minutes” report on El Salvador’s mega-prison hours before air, sparking claims of political censorship and debate over government influence on journalism.
Iran’s operations in Venezuela and the looming threat to US security - opinion
The CIA faces a growing challenge as Iran’s deepening presence in Venezuela threatens US interests.
US intercepts another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, officials say
The move comes days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Venezuela is not just authoritarianism, it is organized crime in power - opinion
Venezuelans have paid for freedom with their lives. The world now has the moral and strategic obligation to act.
US interdicting, seizing vessel off Venezuelan coast, officials say
Venezuelan government rejected the seizure of a new vessel transporting oil, describing it as a "serious act of international piracy."
Russia warns US moves on Venezuela could have ‘fatal’ consequences
Trump on Tuesday ordered a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela as Washington tries to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government.
How will Trump's Venezuela oil tanker ban affect the Islamic Republic? - analysis
Trump's oil tanker blockade on Venezuela could affect Iran or other countries that trade with Caracas or operate sanctioned oil tankers.
