CREA says Russia’s ship register rose 36% as sanctions pressure forced shadow fleet vessels away from open registries.
US forces said they killed four people in a Caribbean strike on an alleged drug vessel, deepening legal scrutiny of the campaign.
US prosecutors allege a Russian-linked network financed attacks against Ukraine’s allies and plotted assassinations abroad.
Venezuela freed 131 political prisoners following talks with the opposition, signaling steps toward stability that could affect UK and EU business and sterling markets.
The US introduces a permanent visa bond of up to $20,000 for citizens of 50 countries, excluding Russia, affecting transatlantic business travel and London market dynamics.
Venezuela plans direct talks between government and opposition next week to discuss earthquake aid and election reforms, with UK and EU interests watching closely.
US sanctions on Cuba’s state oil company escalate geopolitical tensions, affecting British and European energy markets and London’s financial sector.
The US has expanded sanctions on Cuba’s president and Castro family amid rising tensions, raising concerns for UK and EU business interests and market stability.
The US has charged Raul Castro with the 1996 killing of American pilots, escalating US-Cuba tensions with possible impacts on UK and European business interests and sterling.
Lithuania and Latvia deny Slovak PM Robert Fico overflight rights to Moscow for May 9 Victory Day, highlighting ongoing EU-Russia tensions and European airspace challenges.