Oil steadies as risks counter glut outlook
Crude oil finds balance as Venezuela, Russia tensions offset fears of a global surplus. WTI holds near $58, but heads for steep annual decline on OPEC+ output.
Crude oil finds balance as Venezuela, Russia tensions offset fears of a global surplus. WTI holds near $58, but heads for steep annual decline on OPEC+ output.
The United States has officially removed sanctions against Alexandra Buriko, a former top executive at Russia's state-owned Sberbank. This significant move in international finance occurred on December 30, 2025.
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued new sanctions targeting a network facilitating weapons trade between Iran and Venezuela. Explore the details and implications of this major foreign policy move.
Organizers of a Canadian delegation barred from entering the West Bank by Israel are urging Ottawa to impose steeper sanctions. Umair Ashraf of The Canadian-Muslim Vote spoke on Parliament Hill.
Igor Makarov, a billionaire former Russian oligarch, has failed to convince a Canadian court to lift sanctions freezing $145 million in assets. The court cited his deep ties to Russia's gas sector and dealings with Vladimir Putin.
A Canadian appeal court has dismissed billionaire Igor Makarov's bid to lift sanctions, freezing $145M in assets linked to Russia's energy sector and Putin ties. Read the full ruling.
China imposes sanctions on 20 U.S. defence companies and 10 executives in response to major arms sales to Taiwan, escalating tensions. Details on the targeted firms and the political fallout.
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives, including Anduril and Boeing, in response to a major arms package for Taiwan. Tensions escalate as China freezes assets and bans business dealings.
A British technology campaigner has launched a legal challenge against the U.S. Trump administration's sanctions policy. The lawsuit, filed on December 25, 2025, highlights ongoing international tensions over tech and trade regulations.
The European Union threatens possible measures after the United States bars entry to five European officials accused of enabling censorship. Tensions rise over digital rights and sovereignty.
The EU's watered-down $105 billion aid plan for Ukraine reveals a fractured front, while signals from the Trump White House suggest a dramatic pivot in U.S. policy towards Russia and its allies.
As U.S. forces intercept Venezuelan oil shipments, experts debate Washington's true motives: oil, regime change, or a geopolitical struggle with Russia and China?
Discover the 10 standout albums from British Columbia artists in 2025, featuring Alex Cuba and Bbno$. Explore the province's vibrant and diverse music scene.
Amazon confirms it blocked over 1,800 job applications from North Korea in 2025, highlighting corporate efforts to enforce international sanctions. Learn about the compliance measures.
The U.S. has boarded two more oil tankers off Venezuela, escalating a blockade that experts warn could halt all of the country's crude exports. Read the latest on the rising tensions.
The U.S. has interdicted a second vessel off Venezuela, enforcing President Trump's declared blockade of sanctioned oil tankers. This move disrupts global crude flows and heightens regional tensions.
U.S. forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating Trump's blockade. The move disrupts global crude flows and risks pushing oil prices higher. Get the latest details.
The U.S. Congress has voted to permanently repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, a bipartisan move hailed as a decisive step for reconstruction. Learn about the implications for the war-torn nation.
The U.K. government demands Roman Abramovich direct Chelsea FC sale funds to Ukraine war victims. A deadline has been set, with legal action looming.
President Trump announces a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers bound for Venezuela, escalating military pressure to cripple the Maduro regime's economy. Read the latest on this major foreign policy move.
A proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine is facing sharp criticism for rewarding Russian aggression and drawing historical parallels to the failed Munich Agreement of 1938.
Canada has officially removed Syria from its list of state supporters of terrorism and lifted sanctions against its interim government. Learn the details and implications of this major foreign policy shift.
The United Kingdom imposes new sanctions on Russia's GRU spy agency for the 2018 Salisbury nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal. Explore the details and implications.
The UN General Assembly inaugurates a day condemning Western sanctions, backed by authoritarian states. Critics argue it distracts from crises like Sudan, where 150,000 have died. Read the full analysis.
The International Criminal Court reaffirms its independence, rejecting U.S. and Israeli demands to drop warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant. Member states rally support amid unprecedented sanctions campaign.
The CPAO has disciplined the former auditor of Laurentian University following its 2021 insolvency. Get the details on the sanctions and the ongoing fallout.
Iran's rial plunges to a record low as nuclear sanctions cripple its economy. Analysis of the impact on citizens and the global economic landscape.
A significant power outage has plunged Cuba's western region into darkness following a transmission line failure. Get the latest details on the blackout and its impact.
Cuban health officials confirm 33 fatalities from dengue and other mosquito-borne viruses as the epidemic spreads. Learn about the public health crisis and its implications.
Venezuela has banned multiple international airlines that suspended routes following a U.S. sanctions warning. The move escalates tensions and impacts global aviation.