On January 7, 2026, U.S. forces seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera (formerly Bella-1), which was carrying Venezuela-linked oil cargoes. This happened after the vessel refused a U.S. Coast Guard boarding attempt in the …
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Utkarsh Yadav and Aviral Pratap Singh
Utkarsh Yadav and Aviral Pratap Singh
Utkarsh Yadav and Aviral Pratap Singh are final year students at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, India.