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According to a report, the vessel had a 28-member crew. Of these, 17 were Ukrainian nationals. Rest, there were six Georgian nationals and three Indian citizens. The crew also consisted two Russian citizens. Caracas: The Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, which was seized by the United States (US) forces on Wednesday in the North Atlantic, consisted three Indians among the crew. The vessel, which was previously called Bella 1 and was linked to Venezuelan oil shipments, had a multinational crew that includes Indians, Russians and Ukrainian nationals. According to a report by Russia Today, the vessel had a 28-member crew. Of these, 17…

Donald Trump also said that the US is "getting along very well" interim Venezuela President Delcy Rodriguez and her government. He said the American oil firms will rebuild the energy infrastructure in Venezuela and it would not cost 'anything' for the US in 'running' the Latin American country. Washington: Days after conducting strikes on Venezuela and capturing President Nicolas Maduro, the United States (US) is set to take control of the oil reserves of the Latin American country, with President Donald Trump saying that it would help Washington 'make a lot of money'. The 79-year-old Republican leader also said that…

Russian MP Alexei Zhuravlev called for attacking with torpedoes, to sink a couple of American coast guard boats - normally, they guard their shore several thousand kilometres away from it. Moscow: Russian MP Alexei Zhuravlev on Thursday issued a sharp warning to the United States after US forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, suggesting Washington could face a military response if it continues what Moscow considers unlawful actions on the high seas. Commenting on the boarding and seizure of the tanker Marinera, previously known as Bella 1, Zhuravlev accused the United States of acting with impunity…

Namal Rajapaksa said South Asia needs greater regional coherence to withstand emerging crises and respond collectively to shared challenges. India's leadership can play a crucial role in maintaining long-term peace and stability in the region, the Sri Lanka MP added. Colombo: A Sri Lankan MP has called for India's larger role in South Asia amid the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh and Nepal. Namal Rajapaksa, who is an MP from the Hambantota district, said countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have witnessed political turmoil in recent years, which on many occasions 'supported and promoted' by extremist elements.  In a…