Russia-bound oil tanker suffered a drone attack in the Black Sea that prompted it to request Turkish coastguard assistance and divert from its course, according to a notice by Lloyd’s List Intelligence and a separate maritime security source.

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, said that the US allegations related to narcotics trafficking, democracy, and human rights were “falsehoods” and that “energy greed” was the real motivation behind the external pressure.

Bangladesh’s interim government has temporarily suspended visa services at its key diplomatic missions in India, including New Delhi, citing “security concerns.” This move follows similar restrictions by India on Bangladeshi nationals. Dhaka is also seeking a reversal of United States visa bond requirement, deeming it “certainly unfortunate and painful for them.”