Indian sailor dies on tanker off Oman coast
The Indian mission identified the deceased as Nishanth Uirthanathan, who was on board MT Desert Harmony, a crude oil tanker
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June 20, 2026
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UK intercepts Russian oil tanker
The UK has taken a significant step in enforcing sanctions against Russia, with British armed forces intercepting a Russian oil
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24 Indian Crew Safely Evacuated After US Strike Hits Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman, Triggers Fire
** A US missile strike on an Indian-registered tanker in the Gulf of Oman has left 24 Indian sailors stranded. The UAE Navy and US Central Command collaborated to rescue the sailors, but questions remain about the US justification for the attack and its implications on regional trade and maritime safety.
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Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden, Fueling Fears of Houthi Rebel Ties
It was around 10:00 AM local time on a sun-drenched morning, when the crew of a merchant oil tanker spotted
Read MoreIranian-Chinese Tanker Defies US Blockade, Passes Through Strait of Hormuz
In a bold move, a Chinese tanker successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the Middle East,
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Iranian Oil Tanker Bound for India Diverts to China in Sudden Change of Course
A tanker carrying Iranian crude oil has made a surprise diversion to China, after initially signalling that its destination was
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Russia Sends Second Oil Tanker to Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage
A significant development in the ongoing fuel crisis in Cuba has emerged, as Russia has announced plans to send a
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Oil Industry on High Alert: Iranian Drone Attack Damages Kuwaiti Tanker at Dubai Port, Sparks Oil Spill Fears
** A devastating drone attack on a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at the Dubai port has sent shockwaves through the global oil industry, sparking fears of an oil spill and disrupting global oil supplies. The incident has raised the stakes for the international community as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.
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Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Suffers Damage and Fire After Suspected Attack Near Dubai Coast
A suspected attack off the coast of Dubai has damaged a Kuwaiti oil tanker, raising concerns about a potential oil spill and the environment. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the attack, which has sparked fears of severe environmental consequences.
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Russia’s Oil Deliveries Spark Shift in US Cuba Policy
A Russian oil tanker has navigated through a US-implaced blockade around Cuba, marking a significant pivot in Washington’s approach to
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U.S. Eases Sanctions, Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Ending Trump-Era Fuel Blockade
** The US has made a significant change to its policy towards Cuba, announcing that it will allow a Russian oil tanker to reach the island nation, effectively ending a years-long fuel blockade. The move marks a departure from the previous administration’s stance, which had been seen as a key aspect of its tougher stance on Cuba.
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US Eases Restrictions, Allowing Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba Amid Shift in Diplomatic Tones
** “The United States has made a significant move in its decades-long trade embargo on Cuba, allowing a Russian oil tanker carrying a cargo of crude oil to reach the island nation. This development marks a rare easing of restrictions between the US and Cuba, long-standing adversaries.”
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U.S. Temporarily Lifts Oil Embargo on Cuba, Allowing Russian Tanker to Approach Island
In a surprise move, the United States has announced it will not block a Russian oil tanker carrying a cargo
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