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US forces seize two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in Atlantic
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Coast Guard seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including a Russian-flagged vessel, in the North Atlantic as part of sanctions enforcement. One tanker had evaded US forces for weeks, escalating tensions with Russia over illicit oil trade.
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Nifty, Sensex open lower amid fresh 500% US tariff threats, FPI outflows a
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday as negative sentiment weighed on markets amid fresh threats of 500 per cent tariffs from the United States, continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and rising geopolitical tensions.
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Trump greenlights Russia sanctions bill: "Will give leverage against China
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
American Senator Lindsey Graham on Wednesday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump has given a green light to the bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill which would give leverage against India, China, and Brazil to stop them from purchasing Russian oil and punish the countries "fueli
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"More options you have, more you are protected from vagaries of any one co
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tharoor's remarks came against the backdrop of statements by US President Trump, who said he shared a "very good relationship" with Prime Minister Modi but expressed displeasure over India paying high tariffs and purchasing oil from Russia. Trump claimed that tariffs totalling 50 per cent
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Russia demands "humane, dignified" treatment of nationals aboard seized ta
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a statement cited by TASS, the Russian Foreign Ministry said it is closely monitoring reports that the US military has boarded the tanker Mariner, originally Bella 1, on the high seas, noting that Russian citizens are among the crew.
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"No state has right to use force against vessels duly registered...": Russ
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a statement issued on Telegram, Russia's Ministry of Transport said that the tanker Marinera, originally named Bella 1, had received a temporary permit to sail under the Russian Federation flag on December 24, 2025, in accordance with Russian and international law.
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After weeks-long pursuit US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in North Atlanti
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United States on Wednesday stated that it has seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker, M/V Bella 1, in the North Atlantic Sea after weeks of pursuit by the US Coast Guard warship after it evaded a US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela for over a fortnight.
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Russia calls for "guaranteed sovereign development" in Latin America, Cari
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called for "guaranteed sovereign development" across Latin America and the Caribbean after Venezuela's recent regime change, following the US's military action in its capital of Caracas and the capture of ousted leader and deposed dictator Nicolas
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Tanker hanker: Russia sends submarine to escort tanker being pursued by US
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As per the WSJ report, Bella 1 has been trying to evade the US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela for over a fortnight.
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Trump highlights India-US defence cooperation, cites Apache helicopter del
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"India ordered Apache helicopters and didn't get them for 5 years. PM Modi came to me and said 'Sir can I please see you?' and I said yes," Trump said, while recalling his interaction with PM Modi.
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BJP gets scared the moment Trump's name comes up: AIMIM Chief Asaddudin Ow
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Commenting on the BJP leader's silence over Trump's statement, Owaisi said, "The BJP people get scared the moment Trump's name comes up. It has been 24 hours, and they have gone completely mute. Say something at least! When will you speak up?"
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'Crisis would have happened under Trump or Biden: Ex-US NSA Bolton says Pu
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton expressed his views about the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the role of the United States as a mediator under President Trump. He said that while the "invasion' would have come about irrespective of the Presidency in the United States, as of n
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