The deal to ship 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba could have eased an energy crisis. But the Trump administration says Vanguard Energy lacks the authorization to proceed.

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Oman’s military has rescued dozens more Indian seafarers from the stricken ships, which the U.S. military said violated its blockade.

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Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict.

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