Cuba experienced another large-scale blackout due to the shutdown of its energy system. The country is suffering from fuel shortages and the blocking of oil supplies from the US.
The US President announced the destruction of 58 Iranian ships in two days and operations in Venezuela. Trump seeks negotiations but sees no leaders in Iran.
The Sea Horse tanker with Russian diesel fuel changed its destination after updated US sanctions. Cuba remains in an energy crisis without oil supplies.
The US Treasury Department has added Cuba to the list of countries prohibited from unloading Russian oil products. The island is suffering from fuel shortages and an energy blockade.
The US Treasury Department has authorized transactions with Venezuela's PDVSA to stabilize global prices. The decision aims to increase fuel supply.
Washington will allow foreign companies to operate in Venezuela due to oil shortages and the war. Experts predict only a gradual increase in production.
José Antonio Kast has begun building trenches and fences on the border with Peru. The project includes drone patrols to combat illegal migration.
Maintaining seized vessels with Venezuelan oil costs more than their value. The administration cannot sell the cargo without a court order.
The Trump administration is tightening sanctions and restricting oil supplies to bring about a change of power in Cuba. The US plans to make the island's economy dependent on Washington.
Gustavo Petro canceled negotiations with Delcy Rodriguez after a conversation with the US President. The parties discussed border security and the fight against drugs.
The Manhattan prosecutor confirmed the recognition of the Rodriguez administration after Maduro's removal. This is necessary to protect assets and resolve legal disputes.
Chevron and Shell are expanding oil production in Venezuela after the change of power. The US is reviewing contracts for compliance with sanctions by the end of March.
The Trump administration for the first time restricted Israel's actions due to environmental damage and plans for future cooperation. The US fears Iranian strikes in the Persian Gulf.
The US is taking control of oil flows in Iran to pressure Beijing. The US has already done the same in Venezuela.
Wang Yi stated that stable relations with the US take precedence over conflicts in the Middle East. Beijing is preparing talks on tariffs and mineral exports.
Donald Trump has reached an agreement with US defense companies to quadruple the production of "sophisticated class" weapons. This decision was made to meet the needs of the army, despite already significant existing stockpiles.
US President Donald Trump said that Iran's leadership had been "neutralized" and that he was looking for a new leader. He expressed confidence in the ease of choosing a new leader who would be well-disposed towards the US and Israel.
The US State Department announced the restoration of diplomatic ties with Venezuela following Maduro's removal. The parties will focus on political reconciliation and ensuring a stable transition to a democratically elected government.
U. S. federal prosecutors have informed interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez of potential charges of corruption and money laundering if she fails to comply with Trump's demands. The draft charges have been under development for the past two months.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that any leader appointed by the Iranian clergy would be a target for destruction. This came amid discussions about the election of a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during American-Israeli strikes.
Analysts claim that Putin can only offer verbal support to Iran after Ali Khamenei's death. Russia will not provide military assistance to Tehran, as the partnership agreement does not provide for mutual defense.
Donald Trump attacked seven countries, three of which had not previously been US targets. His strikes differ in number and type, opening new fronts.
The conflict in the Middle East has led to a sharp jump in oil prices due to the risks of volume loss and transit problems. This could lead to an increase in fuel prices in Ukraine.
Iran is trying to sow chaos in the Middle East by shelling US allies and influencing the global economy. The US has likely destroyed the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran.
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to confiscate the tanker Skipper and 1. 8 million barrels of oil involved in a sanctions evasion scheme to finance Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The vessel systematically concealed its routes and falsified location data.
U. S. President Donald Trump announced active negotiations with Cuba regarding its future status, using the term "friendly takeover." Cuban authorities initiated the dialogue due to economic collapse and lack of resources.
Nicolás Maduro's defense asks a New York court to drop charges due to the inability to pay for legal services. The U.S. Treasury Department is blocking funds that Venezuela is ready to provide for the defense.
The U. S. Department of the Treasury proposes to disconnect the Swiss MBaer Merchant Bank from access to the American banking system. This is due to accusations of facilitating corruption and money laundering for Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
The Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, seized in the North Atlantic, is heading to the United States. The US accused the vessel of violating sanctions by transporting oil for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran.
Colombian Ecopetrol cannot import gas from Venezuela due to the lack of a US permit and the unsatisfactory condition of the gas pipeline. The country is looking for alternatives to overcome the fuel shortage.