Good morning. The U.S. Coast Guard is following through on what the Trump administration is calling a blockade of oil tankers subject to U.S. sanctions that are travelling to or from Venezuela. More on that below, along with the return of measles and the comeback of Catholicism. Let’s get to it.

The latest: Officials speaking on the condition of anonymity told Reuters on Sunday that the U.S. Coast Guard was pursuing an oil tanker in ​international waters near Venezuela. If successful, ‍it would be the second operation from the weekend and the third in less than two weeks.

Context: Donald Trump last week announced a blockade of all oil tankers under sanctions moving to and from Venezuela. The U.S. President’s⁠ pressure campaign on Venezuela’s leadership has included a ramped-up military presence and strikes on vessels in the region. At least 100 people have been killed in the attacks.

What’s next: One oil trader told Reuters that the seizures may push oil prices slightly higher when ⁠Asian trading resumes on Monday. Other analysts said the seizures are likely to raise geopolitical risks and possibly encourage Europe to detain Moscow-linked dark fleet vessels as well.

What else: White House envoy Steve Witkoff said yesterday’s talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war were aimed at aligning on a shared strategic approach between Ukraine, the United States and Europe.

The latest: Israel’s cabinet has approved a proposal for 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, the far-right Finance Minister said Sunday, as the government pushes ahead with a construction binge in the territory that further threatens the possibility of a Palestinian state.

What’s next: The approval comes as the U.S. pushes Israel and Hamas to move ahead with the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, which took effect Oct. 10. Settlements are widely considered illegal under international law.

The latest: Chelsea Fagan’s new book, Having People Over, is an argument for hosting dinner parties as a way to resist late-stage capitalism and the loneliness epidemic. It’s part of the bigger conversation about why we should party more. It doesn’t matter the season, argues Marlowe Granados, the author of the novel Happy Hour. Having fun it just good for us.

Best bash memories: The Globe spoke to a bunch of social regulars – partygoers and throwers – from across Canada, to hear what their favourite parties were and why.

Party tips from a pro: The Globe’s society columnist has compiled a non-exhaustive list of some tips and tricks nicked over the years from some of the best hosts the world over.

The latest: A Globe and Mail investigation found that long before Canada was stripped of its measles elimination status last month, people inside the national public health agency feared the