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January 8, 2026
Iran’s commercial hubs became flashpoints for frustration
Protests in Iran are predominantly driven by mounting economic pressure and desperation amid the economic crisis.
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January 8, 2026
Maduro’s gone: Why are Venezuelans still afraid of the government?
With the repressive machinery Maduro used still in place, many Venezuelans are scared to celebrate his departure.
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January 8, 2026
China eyes risks, gains as Trump pushes for ‘spheres of influence’
China will need to reassess its investment in Venezuela and its understanding of US foreign policy under Trump.
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January 8, 2026
Two people killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City, US
Manhunt under way; police believe attack was not random nor religiously motivated.
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January 8, 2026
Lebanon’s mission to complete disarmament plan of Hezbollah
Army commander to brief government on the progress of the mission to disarm Hezbollah.
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January 8, 2026
What resources does Venezuela have — apart from the world’s most oil?
Venezuela has the largest oil reserves, the ninth-largest natural gas reserves, and vast untapped minerals such as gold.
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January 8, 2026
Trump invites Colombia’s Petro to White House after threats
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January 8, 2026
US to ‘dictate’ decisions to Venezuela, control oil sales ‘indefinitely’
Al Jazeera
January 8, 2026
After STC hubris, dream of South Yemen looks further away
Secessionist STC had de facto control over most of southern Yemen, but then squandered it by going too far.
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January 8, 2026
Trump backs bill to sanction China, India over Russian oil, US senator says
Trump has 'greenlit' bipartisan push to sanction countries that buy Russian energy exports, Lindsey Graham says.
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January 8, 2026
Saudi-led coalition says STC’s al-Zubaidi fled to UAE via Somaliland
Secessionist leader took a boat to Berbera and then boarded a pane that flew to Abu Dhabi via Mogadishu, coalition says.
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January 8, 2026
Trump to withdraw US from dozens of UN, international organisations
The sweeping changes will see the US quit major forums for cooperation on climate change, peace and democracy.
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January 8, 2026
Venezuela’s economy plunged into uncertainty after Maduro abduction
US says it will control Venezuelan oil sales 'indefinitely', raising questions about what revenues Caracas might get.
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January 8, 2026
Trump threatens US defence firms over executive pay, slow production
The US president demanded that defence contractors cap their executives' pay until new production plants are built.
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January 8, 2026
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,414
These are the key developments from day 1,414 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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January 8, 2026
US suspends assistance to Somali government for alleged seizure of aid
The Trump administration has accused Somali officials of destroying a warehouse containing US-funded food aid.
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January 7, 2026
Nick Reiner’s lawyer resigns amid court proceedings for Rob Reiner’s murder
Alan Jackson steps down as lawyer for Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his mother and father in December.
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January 7, 2026
US says it will control Venezuela’s oil sales ‘indefinitely’
Trump administration announcement comes as UN experts warn Venezuela's oil reserves 'must not be cynically exploited'.
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January 7, 2026
Trump administration claims it will ‘dictate’ policy to Venezuela
Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that controlling Venezuela's oil would be key to controlling its government.
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January 7, 2026
Greenland allies vow action if Trump moves to seize world’s largest island
A German government source told the Reuters news agency that Berlin was 'closely working together' with other allies.
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January 7, 2026
Is AI headed for a breaking point?
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January 7, 2026
Saudi-led coalition targets Yemen separatists after leader skips talks
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January 7, 2026
Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN
Volker Turk's description of West Bank situation as 'apartheid' marks first time a UN human rights chief has used term.
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January 7, 2026
Gaza babies ‘suffering from severe cold’ as Israel keeps blocking aid
Doctors Without Borders says Israel continues to block deliveries of tents and temporary housing to war-ravaged enclave.
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January 7, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox fury over military enlistment turns deadly in Israel
The issue of ultra-Orthdox Jewish enlistment in the military may collapse Israel's coalition.
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January 7, 2026
ICE agent shoots and kills woman during Minneapolis raid
This is a breaking news story.
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January 7, 2026
Warner Bros again rejects latest hostile bid from Paramount
WBD board says the offer 'remains inadequate' as some investors push back.
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January 7, 2026
Iran leaders warn protesters and foreign foes as deadly unrest ramps up
Army chief hits out at foreign 'rhetoric' targeting Iran, threatens decisive action to 'cut off hand of any aggressor'.
Al Jazeera
January 7, 2026
Do Russia and China pose a national security threat to the US in Greenland?
White House says President Donald Trump still wants to buy Greenland, but has said military means are an option, too.
Al Jazeera
January 7, 2026
Trump says he wants to free up Venezuelan oil flow. What was blocking it?
Trump and Rubio say they want to use the oil to help Venezuelans. That's not what the US track record shows.
Al Jazeera
January 7, 2026
US attempting to seize Venezuela-linked Russian oil tanker: Reports
This is a breaking news story.
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January 7, 2026
Ukraine reports ‘concrete results’ from talks with Western allies
Chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov says progress has been made at key Paris summit.
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January 7, 2026
Syrian army closes Aleppo’s Kurdish areas as clashes persist
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January 7, 2026
Syrian army to launch military operation against SDF in Aleppo
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January 7, 2026
Nigerian refugees return to ruined homes in the face of armed group threats
'We must live, we must hope', say returnees who were displaced for a decade from homes in Malam Fatori, Borno State.
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January 7, 2026
Everything you need to know about the Syria – Israel deal in Paris
Syria and Israel agreed to form a joint mechanism aimed at sharing intelligence and military deescalation.
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January 7, 2026
Who is Diosdado Cabello, Maduro’s interior minister and militia boss?
Cabello, who rose to power under Hugo Chavez, has been accused by a UN rights mission of cracking down on dissent.
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January 7, 2026
Who is Aidarous al-Zubaidi? Yemen’s ‘traitor’ chief
From governor to fugitive: Who is al-Zubaidi, the southern leader accused of 'high treason' in Yemen?
Al Jazeera
January 7, 2026
Why do 250 million Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7?
Orthodox and Coptic Christians don’t believe Jesus was born on a different day; they just use a different calendar.
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January 7, 2026
Orthodox Christmas celebrations around the world
Orthodox Christians from Palestine to Russia celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on January 7.
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January 7, 2026
Coming of age in Syria’s war
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January 7, 2026
Press association condemns Israel’s continued ban on media access to Gaza
Foreign Press Association pledges to submit 'robust response' to Supreme Court over Israel's media lockout.
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January 7, 2026
Seoul calls for freeze of North’s nuclear programme, Chinese mediation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes a halt to Pyongyang's nuclear programme in exchange for 'compensation'.
Al Jazeera
January 7, 2026
Survivors recount RSF gang rape in Sudan; infants among victims
Survivors tell Al Jazeera of systematic RSF gang rape in Sudan as doctor confirms infants listed among victims.
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January 7, 2026
Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon could derail Hezbollah disarmament
Analysts believe Hezbollah will not accept the disarmament's second phase as long as Israel continues attacking Lebanon.
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January 7, 2026
Head of Yemen’s STC separatist group dismissed after ‘fleeing’ overnight
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January 7, 2026
Trump says US to sell Venezuelan oil, signals talks with Caracas
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January 7, 2026
China bans export of dual-use items to Japan amid tensions over Taiwan
Japan calls for the ban's withdrawal, calling the measures 'absolutely unacceptable' and 'deeply regrettable'.
Al Jazeera
January 7, 2026
The Take: Is AI headed for a breaking point?
From surveillance, job losses and resistance movements, what the next phase of AI could mean in 2026.
Al Jazeera
January 7, 2026