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Kiritimati Island First to Enter New Year 2026

Kiritimati Island in Kiribati became the first place globally to welcome 2026. Discover how time zones and the International Date Line shape the world's New Year celebrations.

US Pursues Tanker Bella 1 After Russian Flag Appears

A sanctioned oil tanker evading US seizure for weeks paints a Russian flag, claiming Moscow's protection. The high-stakes Atlantic chase highlights tensions over Venezuela's oil trade. Read the full story.

Japan's Yonaguni: Frontline Island in China-Japan Feud

Japan's westernmost island of Yonaguni, just 110 km from Taiwan, finds itself on the front lines of a tense geopolitical feud with China. Explore how this tiny community is adapting to its strategic military role.

U.S. Hunts Rogue Tanker Bella 1 in Atlantic

The U.S. Coast Guard escalates a high-stakes chase for the sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1, linked to Iran and Venezuela, assembling elite forces for a potential seizure. Read the full story.

Iran Seizes Tanker in Gulf After U.S. Action

Iran's Revolutionary Guard storms a foreign oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, a tit-for-tat move after U.S. seized an Iranian tanker. Global energy trade on edge. Read full analysis.

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.

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