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The US tightens its grip on Venezuela

Dec 18, 2025

New York [US], December 18: In a post on the social media platform Truth Social yesterday morning, President Trump ordered a "complete and thorough" blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela . According to the leader, surrounding Venezuela now is "the largest fleet ever assembled in South American history, and its size will continue to expand." Last week, the U.S. seized a large oil tanker named Skipper off the coast of Venezuela.

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Hamdan bin Mohammed directs setting up of 'Dubai RDI Ecosystem' under Dubai Future Foundation

Dec 18, 2025

Dubai [UAE], December 18: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,...

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DGR, US Consulate explore cultural, educational cooperation

Dec 18, 2025

Sharjah [UAE], December 18: The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah welcomed Robert Raines, Consul General...

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UAE, Japan review bilateral ties, explore ways to boost cooperation in energy, industry, trade

Dec 18, 2025

Tokyo [Japan], December 18: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing...