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January 22, 2026

Russian oil tanker, the Grinch, intercepted as US, allies escalate sanctions crackdown

A Russian oil tanker was intercepted between Spain and Morocco as western powers intensify efforts to disrupt Moscow's sanctions-evading shadow fleet operations.

January 22, 2026

Trump pressures UK over Hamas-linked figure as US intel flags potential terror threat

U.S. Treasury sanctioned Zaher Birawi, 64, alleging the Britain-based activist serves as a Hamas senior official through a Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad leadership role.

January 20, 2026

Trump floats ‘Board of Peace’ to replace UN, signals major global power shift

President Donald Trump invited dozens of countries including Russia, China, and Ukraine to join his Board of Peace initiative, with a signing ceremony planned for Davos, Switzerland.

January 18, 2026

Iranian regime elites allegedly move millions of dollars out of country amid sanctions

Treasury sanctions target Iran's shadow banking as Mojtaba Khamenei allegedly transferred $328 million overseas according to Treasury Department reports.

January 16, 2026

Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes

Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.

January 14, 2026

G7 threatens Iran with new sanctions over nationwide protest crackdown killing thousands

Iran protests death toll reaches over 2,400, according to Human Rights Activist News Agency as G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions over regime's violent response.

January 7, 2026

Trump greenlights Russian sanctions bill, paving way for 500% tariff on countries supporting Moscow: Graham

Trump reportedly approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil after Lindsey Graham announced a pivotal Ukraine policy shift.

January 7, 2026

'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments

Russia demands humane treatment of the crew aboard the seized oil tanker Marinera, and the White House says the Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel faces prosecution.

January 7, 2026

Venezuelan oil shipments surge to US ports with heavy crude after Maduro capture

President Donald Trump announces Venezuela will move 30-50 million barrels of oil worth $2.8 billion to U.S. after former President Nicolás Maduro's capture by American forces.

January 5, 2026

Iran offers citizens $7 monthly payments as protests spiral over economic crisis: report

Iran shifts from import subsidies to direct $7 monthly payments for citizens as the currency loses its value and protests intensify nationwide, according to reports.