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France seizes Russian oil tanker in Channel sanctions raid

In a dramatic enforcement of EU sanctions, French officials have impounded the Boracay tanker carrying Russian oil products near Cherbourg. The vessel, linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, highlights Europe's tightening grip on Moscow's energy exports

France intercepts Russian oil tanker near Calais

French authorities have dramatically seized a Russian-linked oil tanker near Calais in a significant escalation of EU sanctions against Moscow. The vessel, suspected of violating embargo measures, was prevented from departing amid growing Western pressure

Russian shadow fleet captain faces trial in France

The captain of a Russian-linked oil tanker from the so-called 'shadow fleet' will stand trial in France, marking a significant escalation in Western efforts to enforce sanctions against Moscow.

Lukashenko courts West in strategic power play

Alexander Lukashenko makes calculated overtures to Western nations, seeking to leverage Belarus's strategic position while maintaining ties with Moscow. Analysis reveals his growing confidence and changing geopolitical calculus.

Russia's Oil Tankers Fuel Secret Drone War Programme

Exclusive investigation reveals Russia is using a shadow fleet of oil tankers to covertly supply components for military drones, bypassing international sanctions and escalating security concerns across Europe.

Trump's UN gas plan for Ukraine: Concede land, lift sanctions

Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly proposed a controversial plan at the UN, suggesting the US and UK broker a deal to end the Ukraine war that would involve ceding Russian-occupied territory and lifting sanctions, allowing a resumption of Russian gas fl

Hungary defies Trump, keeps buying Russian oil

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán refuses to halt Russian oil purchases despite direct pressure from Donald Trump during NATO summit, highlighting deepening rift within alliance.

Kim Jong Un Orders Rapid Expansion of Nuclear Arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has commanded a rapid escalation of his country's nuclear arsenal, criticising UN sanctions and vowing to strengthen strategic forces, in a move that threatens to destabilise global security.

Russian Jets Violate Estonian Airspace Amid Trump NATO Comments

Exclusive: Vladimir Putin's warplanes violate Estonian airspace as Donald Trump stuns the world by encouraging Russia to attack any NATO member that fails on defence spending. The chilling incident raises the spectre of a new Cold War and tests the allian

iPhone 17 Sells in Moscow Despite Apple's Russia Ban

Despite Apple's official withdrawal from Russia, the iPhone 17 has gone on sale in Moscow, drawing massive queues and highlighting the complex reality of Western sanctions and the enduring demand for luxury tech.

UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran

The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.

Estonia: Russia commits 'brazen' airspace violation

Estonia's defence ministry reports a Russian military transport aircraft violated its airspace near the Baltic Sea. The incident, described as a serious provocation, heightens regional tensions and raises concerns over NATO's eastern flank security.

EU Imposes Major New Sanctions on Russian Oil & Gas

The European Union unveils its most aggressive sanctions package yet, directly targeting Russia's critical oil and gas sectors. The move aims to cripple Putin's ability to fund the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the West's eco

Vietnam Urges Russia to Freeze Assets of Sanctioned Individuals

In a bold move to protect its financial system, Vietnam has formally requested Russian authorities to swiftly freeze assets held by individuals targeted by international sanctions, signalling a delicate balancing act in its foreign policy.

Vietnam fortifies Russia ties after Putin's strategic visit

Vietnam is strategically deepening its diplomatic and economic partnership with Russia, navigating complex global alliances after President Vladimir Putin's recent high-profile visit to Hanoi, which drew international scrutiny.

Charlie Kirk Accused of Echoing Kremlin-Linked Rhetoric

Charlie Kirk, a prominent US right-wing commentator, faces scrutiny for using talking points on Ukraine that align with those of sanctioned Russian ultra-nationalist Alexander Dugin, raising concerns over foreign influence in American discourse.

Russian Train Explodes in Suspected Sabotage, 4 Dead

Exclusive video shows the moment a Russian freight train violently derails and explodes in a fireball, killing four, in what security sources believe is the latest coordinated sabotage attack on the country's critical infrastructure.

Venezuela Accuses US of Piracy in Boat Seizure

Venezuela's government has launched a furious protest against the United States, accusing it of an 'act of piracy' for seizing a Venezuelan fishing boat in Caribbean waters. The incident, which Washington links to Trump-era drug smuggling sanctions, threa

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