US Military Seizes Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Over Sanctioned Oil Transport

December 11, 2025

US Military Seizes Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Over Sanctioned Oil Transport

A US military operation captured on video shows the seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela. The tanker was carrying sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran. The operation was led by the US Coast Guard and announced by President Trump.

Thousands evacuate as record floods hit Pacific Northwest, heavy rain and rising rivers threaten US and Canada

December 11, 2025

Thousands evacuate as record floods hit Pacific Northwest, heavy rain and rising rivers threaten US and Canada

Heavy rains from an atmospheric river trigger severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest. Thousands face evacuation as rivers overflow in Washington, Oregon, and Canada. Major highways closed and rescue efforts ongoing with more rain expected.

Banana Cargo Spill in Southampton Halts Cruise Ship and Littered Coastline

December 11, 2025

Banana Cargo Spill in Southampton Halts Cruise Ship and Littered Coastline

Sixteen containers, mostly bananas, fell from a cargo ship in the Solent, stopping P&O Cruises’ Iona and scattering fruit on Southampton beaches. Coastguard and police responded.

US Seizes Skipper Tanker in Venezuela, Exposing Oil Smuggling Network from Iran and Venezuela

December 11, 2025

US Seizes Skipper Tanker in Venezuela, Exposing Oil Smuggling Network from Iran and Venezuela

The US captured the Skipper oil tanker near Venezuela. The ship faked its location to hide secret oil transfers from Iran and Venezuela, defying sanctions. Experts call it part of a 'dark fleet' involved in illegal oil trade.

Telangana HC Fines Govt ₹5,000 Over Illegal Convention Centres Near Lakes

December 11, 2025

Telangana HC Fines Govt ₹5,000 Over Illegal Convention Centres Near Lakes

Telangana High Court fined the state government ₹5,000 for failing to file a counter affidavit in a PIL on illegal convention centres near Osmansagar and Himayatsagar lakes. The court refused more time, citing prior directions and environmental concerns.