US Moves To Seize Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker After Atlantic Pursuit, Risking Russia Tensions

US Moves To Seize Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker After Atlantic Pursuit, Risking Russia Tensions

Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 7:22 PM IST The tanker, originally known as the Bella-1, slipped through a US maritime “blockade” of sanctioned vessels and rebuffed attempts by the US Coast Guard to board it. The Marinera’s reflagging under a Russian registry adds another layer of complexity. The United States is attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked…

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From bus driver to President: Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan leader captured by US?

From bus driver to President: Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan leader captured by US?

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been captured by US forces, marking a dramatic turn in Washington’s long-running confrontation with the leftist leader, whom the US has accused of running drug cartels and overseeing widespread rights abuses. Trump’s remarks came after months of pressure on Maduro to step down….

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