Sanctions

Venezuelan Political Crisis 4 days ago

Treasury targets oil traders, tankers accused of helping Maduro evade U.S. sanctions

Treasury sanctions four Venezuelan oil companies and blocks tankers allegedly helping Maduro's regime evade sanctions and fund government operations.

Fox News Flash December 23

Sen Kennedy doubles down on Venezuela crackdown, urges sanctions to 'choke off' funds

Sen. John Kennedy defends Trump administration oil tanker seizures from Venezuela, calling sanctions enforcement overdue as oil flows to China and Cuba.

Fox News Flash December 21

Finnish president says Russia-Ukraine peace deal closer than any point during the war

Finland's president says Russia-Ukraine peace talks are closer to success, crediting President Donald Trump's envoys for working around the clock on negotiations.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 16

Trump declares 'Venezuelan regime' a foreign terrorist organization, orders oil tanker blockade

Trump orders total Venezuela oil blockade, designates Maduro regime as foreign terrorist organization over stolen U.S. assets and criminal activities.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 14

US and Ukraine target 1,000-vessel 'dark fleet' smuggling sanctioned oil worldwide

A 1,000-strong "dark fleet" of rogue tankers evading sanctions has become a new target for the U.S. and Ukraine, according to a senior maritime intelligence analyst.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 13

Maduro trapped with few retaliation options after Trump administration seizes Venezuelan oil tanker

The Trump administration seized an Venezuela oil tanker, leaving the Maduro regime with few retaliation options that wouldn't harm its own cash-starved government.

Latin America December 11

Venezuela accuses US of 'piracy' after seizing massive oil tanker

Venezuela condemns U.S. seizure of oil tanker as "blatant theft" after joint operation targets sanctioned vessel carrying crude off Venezuelan coast.

Sanctions December 10

Trump admin weighs terrorism sanctions against UN Palestinian aid agency over Hamas allegations

The Trump administration is considering terrorism sanctions against UNRWA over alleged Hamas ties, potentially disrupting Palestinian aid across Middle East.

The Americas December 2

Maduro begs OPEC for help as Trump ramps up the pressure, expert weighs in

President Trump's ultimatum to President Maduro escalates tensions as Venezuela struggles with economic collapse and mounting international isolation.

Africa December 2

Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians

Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.