On 8 December, Iranian authorities seized an oil tanker, MT Valiant Roar, while it was in international waters. They alleged that the ship, operated by Dubai-based Prime Tankers LLC, was carrying 6,000 metric tonnes of illegal diesel. The company has denied this. Source link
In response, Araghchi said: "Iran has always welcomed a mutually beneficial, fair and equitable NUCLEAR DEAL - on equal footing, and free from coercion, threats, and intimidation - which ensures Iran's rights to PEACEFUL nuclear technology, and guarantees NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS." Source link
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance. Source link
Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province. Source link
Trump, his sons Donald Trump Jr, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization said in the lawsuit that they suffered reputational and financial harm, along with public embarrassment from leaks to the New York Times and ProPublica, which "unfairly tarnished" their business reputations, portrayed them in a false light and negatively affected their public standing, according to the filing. Source link
During a meeting with the Santa Clara City Council, a man dressed as Batman confronted city officials over the presence of Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) agents at the upcoming Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium. He told council members they had months to prepare for the event and said the city needed to "reaffirm" that city resources will go to city.Federal officers are expected to carry out immigration operations during the 8 February game between the Seattle Seahawks…
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. Source link
He allegedly told jail officers that he had paperwork "signed by a judge" to free the accused killer, a complaint states. Source link
Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment. Source link
The former PM may be silenced but he's far from the only one under pressure as the military stifles dissent. Source link
China has also prevailed on Thailand and Cambodia to extradite two Chinese business figures accused of running scam empires, She Zhijiang, who built an entire city in Myanmar's war-torn Karen State, and Chen Zhi, who amassed wealth and power with his Prince Group conglomerate in Cambodia. The Chinese government has also brought tens of thousands of its citizens who were working in scam compounds back to China to face trial. Source link
The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria's new leader. Source link