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US seizes oil tanker for China, triggers major diplomatic row

US forces seized a massive Venezuelan oil tanker bound for China, triggering accusations of piracy and illegal interference from Beijing and Caracas. Analysts warn of a dangerous escalation in global shipping lanes. Read the full story.

US Cracks Down on Global Oil Black Market, Seizes Tankers

The Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuela by seizing sanctioned oil tankers. A new legal strategy aims to cripple the global black market for crude, impacting US adversaries. Read the full analysis.

US Pursues Sanctioned Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

The US Coast Guard chases a sanctioned 'dark fleet' tanker near Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro's regime. Could this impact global oil prices? Read the full analysis.

Sanctioned Tanker Tests US Naval Blockade of Venezuela

The Barbados-flagged tanker Hyperion, sanctioned for shipping Russian oil, has entered Venezuelan waters, directly challenging President Trump's announced naval blockade. Read the latest on this high-stakes geopolitical standoff.

India Secures Soy Oil Ahead of Palm Price Surge

Indian buyers secure massive South American soybean oil volumes for 2026, anticipating palm oil shortages from Indonesia's biodiesel push and weaker sunflower harvests. Get the full analysis.

Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Tanker with Underwater Drone

Ukraine's Security Service strikes a Russian oil tanker in the Black Sea using a sea drone. The attack highlights Kyiv's expanding naval capabilities in the ongoing conflict. Read the full details.

Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Talara carrying 30,000 tonnes of petrochemicals. Heightened tensions in crucial global oil trade route. Read latest developments.

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