The U. S. has taken control of a Venezuelan oil tanker, and they plan to keep the oil. This move is part of a bigger plan to stop illegal oil and drug trafficking. The tanker, called "The Skipper, " was seized because it was used to transport oil illegally. The U. S. says this action is not about st
Recent U. S. military actions in Venezuela have stirred up a storm of controversy. A Venezuelan oil tanker was seized by the U. S. military, which has led to serious accusations. Iran's embassy in Venezuela claims this move breaks international laws and norms. This event has caught the attention of
Getting more oil from the ground is tricky. One way is to use chemicals, but it's expensive and can harm the environment. Now, there's a new idea: tiny capsules filled with chemicals. These capsules can be sent deep into the oil fields. They release chemicals only where they are needed. This can sav
Iran is in a tough spot. It's not doing anything groundbreaking, but it's managing to stay afloat. How? By using three main strategies: sneaky money moves, secret oil deals, and backing groups in other countries. China and Russia are big players in Iran's survival game. China buys Iran's oil, even
In a daring move, a private team pulled off a risky rescue mission. They smuggled Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado out of her country. The journey took about 15 to 16 hours. Most of that time was spent battling rough seas. Bryan Stern, a U. S. special forces veteran, led the operati
María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure, recently received the Nobel Peace Prize. She has been a vocal critic of President Nicolás Maduro's government. After spending over a year in hiding, she resurfaced to address the media in Oslo, Norway. Machado stood alongside Norway's
The United States recently gave the green light to a $686 million deal to upgrade Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets. This move comes at a time when tensions between Pakistan and India are high, following a recent conflict in Kashmir. The deal includes advanced technology and maintenance to keep Pakistan'
Germany's government has given the green light to a new biofuels law. This law allows the continued use of food and animal feed as ingredients in biofuels. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by mixing biofuels with regular fuel. Biofuels like biodiesel and bioethanol are m
In a surprising turn of events, a Democrat has claimed victory in a district that has long been a Republican stronghold. The winner, a 49-year-old businessman, managed to pull ahead by a narrow margin of about 200 votes. This victory is part of a broader trend where Democrats are making significant
Gardeners often face the puzzle of why their Christmas cactus isn't blooming. This plant, bought in full bloom last year, now sits in a dining room window, looking healthy but flowerless. The issue might be the lack of cool nights and long darkness it needs to trigger blooms. Indoor lights and warm
