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January 7

'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

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

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.

January 5

Venezuela's new interim leader Delcy Rodríguez 'hates the West,' ex official warns

Venezuela's new interim president Delcy Rodríguez represents continuity of Maduro's regime, according to a former official as the 56-year-old faces U.S. sanctions.

January 5

Switzerland imposes 4-year asset freeze linked to Maduro, associates following Venezuelan leader's capture

Switzerland is freezing assets tied to Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and reportedly 37 associates, targeting allegedly corrupt government funds.

January 5

Benjamin Hall warns who will be 'targeted' after Maduro capture

Fox News senior correspondent Benjamin Hall unpacks President Donald Trump's prediction about Cuba and economic pressure on various countries on 'America Reports.'

December 31

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.

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.

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.

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.