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Iran on edge as protests spread and gove...

Iran on edge as protests spread and government threats grow

Iran on edge as protests spread and government threats grow **Title: Heightened Tensions in Iran Amidst Widening Protests and Government Resolve** Tehran – Iran is currently experiencing a period of heightened instability as widespread protests continue to challenge the authority of the... read more »

11 tankers under U.S. sanctions defy blo...

11 tankers under U.S. sanctions defy blockade in Venezuela, satellite image...

11 tankers under U.S. sanctions defy blockade in Venezuela, satellite imagery indicates **Title: Sanctioned Tanker Activity Raises Concerns Over Enforcement in Venezuelan Waters** Recent maritime activity in the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean has ignited concerns regarding the effectiveness of U.S.... read more »

World News in Brief: Repression in Ugand...

World News in Brief: Repression in Uganda, fighting in Syrias Aleppo contin...

World News in Brief: Repression in Uganda, fighting in Syrias Aleppo continues, Gaza and West Bank updates **Uganda’s Upcoming Elections Overshadowed by Repression Concerns** Kampala, Uganda – As Uganda prepares for its general elections on January 15th, a shadow of concern has been cast... read more »

Coast Guard prepares for influx of seize...

Coast Guard prepares for influx of seized ghost fleet oil tankers

Coast Guard prepares for influx of seized ghost fleet oil tankers **Title:** U.S. Maritime Authorities Grapple with Logistical Challenges Posed by Seized Oil Tankers United States maritime authorities are facing increasing logistical complexities as they manage a growing number of seized oil... read more »

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