The United States has released two Russian crew members from an oil tanker that was seized in the Gulf of Mexico. According to news agencies, Russia’s foreign ministry confirmed that its citizens had been released. US Defense Secretary, Patrick Shanahan, stated that any shipment of oil to Venezuela, which is under US sanctions, would be prohibited anywhere in the world.
Maria Zakharova, Russia’s foreign ministry spokesperson, welcomed the US decision and thanked the American leadership for releasing the Russian crew members. She added that her country is working to ensure the swift return of its citizens as soon as possible.
It is worth noting that the US had seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker, Bella 1, which was linked to Venezuela. Russia had called the US action maritime piracy. US President, Donald Trump, stated that the US is closely monitoring the situation in Iran and warned that if civilians are killed, the US will intervene.
Syrian Foreign Minister, Faisal Mekdad, stated that Israel has occupied various regions of Syria, making participation in the Abraham Accords unlikely. US President Donald Trump announced that his administration is considering investments of up to $100 billion in Venezuela.
The French, British, and German governments have condemned the killing of protesters in Iran. This condemnation was revealed through recent tax filings, marking the first time that the financial details of Trump’s 2021 divorce have been made public.
Iran’s ambassador to the US stated that the US is moving through an extremely provocative and irrational era, and the Iranian nation will thwart any conspiracy with its culture and leadership. However, in a surprise move, PTI’s stalwart leader, Tareq Rahman, is no longer just a successor to Khaleda Zia but the emerging leader of the BNP ahead of the scheduled elections on February 12.
Pope Francis XVI stated that countries are now adopting a force-based policy rather than genuine diplomacy. The storm Goriety passed over the region at a speed of 99 miles per hour, bringing heavy snow and leaving almost 57,000 homes without power and hundreds of schools shut down.
Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, expressed doubt that the US would initiate military action over Greenland. The Iranian Foreign Ministry released a statement saying that US statements do not show sympathy for the people but are an attempt to fuel chaos and violence. The ministry also called US statements an interference and deception regarding Iran’s internal affairs.
China’s special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, visited Israel and Ramallah. A deceased member of the proscribed organization Khawarij was linked to the Indian proxy war of Khawarij: ISPR. A 17-year-old girl was killed by a bullet fired by her brother just three days ago: Police.
The role of security forces and law enforcement agencies is commendable to protect the nation and its citizens: President. In the UK, there has been a significant drop in visa applications for skilled workers and healthcare professionals in 2025. Scientists have discovered a hidden underwater world beneath the Arctic Ocean. This underwater world is changing our understanding of life in deep oceans and carbon transfer on Earth.
