December 13, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker Skipper Amid Rising Tensions Over Maduro

The US seized the oil tanker Skipper carrying 1.85 million barrels of Venezuelan crude. The ship is headed to Houston but too large to dock there. US is stepping up pressure on President Maduro with more ship seizures expected. Chevron’s licence in Venezuela was also renewed, highlighting US strategy.

December 13, 2025

Kremlin: Russian Police to Stay in Donbas Even After War Ends

Russia's Kremlin official says Russian police and National Guard will remain in Donbas after war ends. Ceasefire only after Ukraine withdraws troops. Ukraine may reject the deal.

December 13, 2025

Regis Resources Challenges Heritage Order Over Goldmine in Federal Court

Regis Resources has challenged a government heritage protection order at its McPhillamys goldmine in NSW. The company says the government did not properly assess a key Dreaming story linked to the site, affecting its mining plans. The case is being heard in the federal court this week.

December 13, 2025

M23 Rebels Capture Uvira, Shattering Trump's Historic DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

Just days after signing a 'historic' peace deal in Washington, M23 rebels have taken control of Uvira in eastern DR Congo. The US blames Rwanda for backing the rebels, risking a deeper conflict in Africa's Great Lakes region.

December 13, 2025

US Accuses Rwanda of Fueling Deadly Rebel Offensive in Eastern Congo, Warns of Action

US accuses Rwanda of breaking peace deal by supporting M23 rebels in eastern Congo. Over 400 civilians killed, and key city Uvira seized by rebels. US warns of consequences and urges restraint.