Venezuelan warships escort tankers as Maduro tries to beat Trump’s blockade
Navy deployed to aid vessels leaving South American country’s main oil terminal
Day: December 18, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war live: EU holds key summit to strengthen Kyiv’s hand
European leaders gathering to decide on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine for the next two years.
Explosions Rock Rostov, Bataysk After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker – Kyiv Post
Explosions Rock Rostov, Bataysk After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker Kyiv PostUkraine war briefing: Drones strike tanker in Russian port, local officials say The GuardianThree dead, cargo ship catches fire in drone attacks on Russia’s…
Ukraine drones kill 3 in Russia’s Rostov as EU debates war funding for Kyiv
Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to unlock Russian assets to show Moscow its desire to continue war next year is ‘pointless’.
BP names new CEO — its fourth in 6 years
BP’s share price is up over 15% year-to-date. It made gains in the previous session and after hours trading as investors responded to the news.
G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s release, China slams ‘interference’ in its affairs
G7 governments call on Hong Kong authorities to ‘end such prosecutions’, release pro-democracy media tycoon immediately.
Israel’s PM says approved $35bn gas deal with Egypt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he approved on Wednesday a major gas export agreement with Egypt worth nearly $35 billion.
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns – BBC
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns BBCIndia summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns in Dhaka ReutersIndia Shuts 2 More Visa Centres in Bangladesh As ‘Security Situation’ Worsens NDTVJuly Oikya…
Himalaya Shipping signs new time charter for newcastlemax bulker
Bulker will earn fixed time charter of $30,000 per day in first half of next year
Australia announces tougher hate speech laws in wake of Bondi terrorist attack
Federal police also confirmed further searches would be carried out in the coming days.