Former President Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry encounters significant legal and logistical hurdles. The move, following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, has sparked 'Hands off Venezuela' rallies in Toronto.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is in U.S. custody after a military operation. Protests erupt in Toronto as Trump vows to control Venezuela's oil. Full details inside.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for rioters to be 'put in their place,' signaling a security crackdown amid nationwide protests over the economy. At least 15 are dead.
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a raid. President Trump pledges open-ended control, citing oil reserves. Regional backlash grows. Read the latest.
U.S. forces capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic raid. Explosions rock Caracas as Trump announces the operation. Full details on the unfolding crisis.
Russia has filed a formal diplomatic request urging the United States to cease its pursuit of an oil tanker originally destined for Venezuela. The move highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions over energy resources and sanctions enforcement.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials trade threats as economic protests sweep Iran. Tensions escalate following U.S. airstrikes on nuclear sites. Read the latest.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials have issued mutual threats regarding protests inside Iran. Tensions escalate as international focus turns to the regime's internal challenges.
At least seven people are reported dead as protests over Iran's ailing economy intensify. Get the latest details on the widening unrest and its causes.
Protests over Iran's battered economy have spread to rural provinces, resulting in at least six deaths. Demonstrations began with shopkeepers and have now entered a fifth day.
A volunteer with Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed amid expanding protests. Get the latest details on the escalating situation and international context.
Iran's prosecutor general warns against turning economic protests into insecurity after Israel's Mossad expressed support for demonstrators. Get the latest on Tehran's response.
Iran appoints a new central bank governor following a record currency devaluation and mass protests. Get the latest on the political and economic implications.
Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist entity in a retaliatory move against Ottawa. This escalation follows Canada's recent actions against Iran's IRGC. Read the full story on the diplomatic standoff.
Crude oil finds balance as Venezuela, Russia tensions offset fears of a global surplus. WTI holds near $58, but heads for steep annual decline on OPEC+ output.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warns of a severe response to any attack, following Donald Trump's threats over Iran's nuclear activities. Domestic protests add to the crisis.
Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist group, citing 'reciprocity' for Canada's 2024 listing of the IRGC. Details on the escalating diplomatic feud.
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued new sanctions targeting a network facilitating weapons trade between Iran and Venezuela. Explore the details and implications of this major foreign policy move.
Demonstrators took to the streets in Tehran after the Iranian rial plummeted to a historic low. The Associated Press reports on the unfolding economic and social unrest.
A Canadian appeal court has dismissed billionaire Igor Makarov's bid to lift sanctions, freezing $145M in assets linked to Russia's energy sector and Putin ties. Read the full ruling.
Iran's rial hits a historic low against the U.S. dollar, leading to widespread protests among traders and shopkeepers. Explore the causes and economic impact.
China imposes sanctions on 20 U.S. defence companies and 10 executives in response to major arms sales to Taiwan, escalating tensions. Details on the targeted firms and the political fallout.
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives, including Anduril and Boeing, in response to a major arms package for Taiwan. Tensions escalate as China freezes assets and bans business dealings.
A British technology campaigner has launched a legal challenge against the U.S. Trump administration's sanctions policy. The lawsuit, filed on December 25, 2025, highlights ongoing international tensions over tech and trade regulations.
The European Union threatens possible measures after the United States bars entry to five European officials accused of enabling censorship. Tensions rise over digital rights and sovereignty.
The EU's watered-down $105 billion aid plan for Ukraine reveals a fractured front, while signals from the Trump White House suggest a dramatic pivot in U.S. policy towards Russia and its allies.
As U.S. forces intercept Venezuelan oil shipments, experts debate Washington's true motives: oil, regime change, or a geopolitical struggle with Russia and China?
Amazon confirms it blocked over 1,800 job applications from North Korea in 2025, highlighting corporate efforts to enforce international sanctions. Learn about the compliance measures.
The U.S. has boarded two more oil tankers off Venezuela, escalating a blockade that experts warn could halt all of the country's crude exports. Read the latest on the rising tensions.
The U.S. has interdicted a second vessel off Venezuela, enforcing President Trump's declared blockade of sanctioned oil tankers. This move disrupts global crude flows and heightens regional tensions.