CREA says pressure on shadow fleet registries pushed 107 vessels into Russia’s ship register as sanctioned energy cargoes kept moving.
A new U.S. strike on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean adds to legal, diplomatic and economic questions around a year-long campaign.
U.S. prosecutors accused Russian-linked figures of financing terrorism and plotting killings, widening the economic and policy stakes of the Ukraine conflict.
President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, signaling a permanent military presence with significant risks for global energy markets and geopolitical stability.
Venezuela has released 131 political prisoners following national reconciliation talks, signaling progress in judicial reform and political stabilization efforts supported by the US.
The US introduces a permanent visa bond of up to $20,000 for citizens of 50 countries to reduce visa overstays, excluding Russia, following a successful pilot phase.
Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks in Caracas to address earthquake relief and set democratic reforms and election timelines.
Jay Clayton's confirmation as US Director of National Intelligence raises questions about experience and signals potential shifts in security and economic policy.
The US has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state oil company CUPET, intensifying economic pressure amid the island’s severe energy crisis and geopolitical tensions.
The US has expanded sanctions targeting Cuban President DÃaz-Canel and Castro family members, intensifying economic pressure amid ongoing tensions and regional instability.
The US charges Raul Castro with murder related to a 1996 incident, signaling a tougher stance on Cuba amid heightened sanctions and geopolitical rivalry.
Russia’s 2026 Victory Day parade will exclude military vehicles for the first time since 2008, reflecting heightened security concerns amid Ukrainian counterattacks on Russian infrastructure.
Lithuania and Latvia have blocked Slovak PM Fico’s flight to Moscow, reflecting EU divisions over engagement with Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.