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Venezuelans await release of more political prisoners, Maduro 'doing well'

Venezuelans were waiting for more political prisoners to be released on Sunday, as ousted president Nicolas Maduro defiantly claimed from his US jail cell that he is "doing fine" after being seized by US forces a week ago.

New York's Chrysler Building, an art deco jewel, seeks new owner

The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale.

Thousands of Irish, French farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers in Ireland and France protested Saturday against the European Union's trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur, a day after EU states approved the treaty despite opposition from some members.

Venezuela loyalists to rally one week after Maduro's capture

Supporters of Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro geared up for a mass protest Saturday to mark one week since his dramatic capture by US forces.

South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential'

South Africa on Saturday began naval drills with Russia, Iran and China, describing the manoeuvres off its coast as not merely a show of force but a vital response to rising maritime tensions.

Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fade

Almost a decade after China began curbing coal burning to stop thick winter smog, villagers in northern Hebei province are struggling to afford their heating bills with most gas subsidies now phased out.

Trump pitches Venezuela oil to US majors - and hits skepticism

US President Donald Trump pressed top oil executives Friday to invest in Venezuela's vast reserves, but was met with a cautious reception -- with one major CEO dismissing the country as "uninvestable" without sweeping reforms.

Stocks shrug off mixed US jobs data to advance

Stock markets advanced Friday despite mixed US jobs data and as traders awaited a possible Supreme Court ruling on US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.

Stocks rise despite mixed US jobs data

Stock markets advanced Friday despite mixed US jobs data and as traders awaited a possible Supreme Court ruling on US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.

US December hiring misses expectations, capping weak 2025

The United States added fewer jobs than expected in December, government data showed Friday, capping the labor market's weakest year since the Covid-19 pandemic amid growing concerns about hiring.

EU countries override France to greenlight Mercosur trade deal

The EU gave Friday a long-delayed go ahead to a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur championed by business groups but loathed by many European farmers -- overriding opposition led by France.

Stocks rise ahead of US jobs data and key tariffs ruling

Stock markets advanced Friday as traders awaited the release of crucial US jobs data and a possible Supreme Court ruling on US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.

Germany factory output jumps but exports disappoint

German industrial production unexpectedly jumped in November but exports fell heavily, data showed Friday, offering a mixed picture for Europe's struggling top economy.

Defiant Khamenei insists 'won't back down' in face of Iran protests

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday insisted that the Islamic republic would "not back down" in the face of protests after the biggest rallies yet in an almost two week movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living.

Trump says US oil pledged $100 bn for Venezuela ahead of White House meeting

US President Donald Trump said Friday the world’s biggest oil companies pledged to invest $100 billion to revive Venezuela's oil sector as he prepared for a meeting with top industry executives.

Iran rocked by night of protests despite internet blackout: videos

Iranians staged their biggest protests yet of an almost two week movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, chanting slogans including "death to the dictator" and setting fire to official buildings, videos showed Friday.

Asian stocks mixed ahead of US jobs, Supreme Court ruling

Asian markets were mixed Friday after a two-day stutter as traders look ahead to the release of crucial US jobs data and a possible Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.

Crunch time for EU's long-stalled Mercosur trade deal

The EU is expected Friday to give a long-delayed go ahead to a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur championed by business groups but loathed by many European farmers.

Asian stocks rally ahead of US jobs, Supreme Court ruling

Asian markets rose Friday after a two-day stutter as traders look ahead to the release of crucial US jobs data and a possible Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.

Vietnam shrugs off Trump tariffs as US exports surge

Over the whine of buzzsaws and the steady whir of sanders, hundreds of Vietnamese workers in a factory outside Ho Chi Minh City hustle to fill orders for high-end furniture.

Ex-delivery driver gives voice to China's precarious gig workers

A few years ago, Hu Anyan was speeding through the streets of Beijing on a three-wheel motorbike loaded with packages, one of millions of delivery drivers working for China's online retail giants.

Protesters, US law enforcers clash after immigration agent kills woman

Protesters clashed with law enforcement in Minneapolis Thursday after the fatal shooting of a US woman further deepened the divide over President Donald Trump’s deployment of federal forces to crackdown on illegal immigration.

Swiss mining giant Glencore reveals merger talks with Rio Tinto

Swiss mining and commodity trading group Glencore said Friday it was in merger talks with British-Australian rival Rio Tinto to create a global resources giant.

Regulation Isn't the Villain Anymore - and SMX Is Proof

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / Once upon a time, "regulation" was the monster under the corporate bed. Executives whispered about it in earnings calls. Lawyers circled it in red ink. PR teams spun it like it was a surprise pop quiz nobody studied for.

Why Luxury Can’t Say "Trust Me, Bro" Anymore - and How SMX Fixes That

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / Luxury used to work like this: You saw the logo, felt the fabric, swiped the card. End of story. If a brand said something was real, sustainable, or "ethically sourced," you nodded and believed them. Because...why wouldn't you?

GPOPlus+ to Present at the Sequire Investor Summit on January 20th - 22nd in San Juan, Puerto Rico

CEO Brett H. Pojunis to highlight key milestones and growth strategy, including AI-powered distribution, significant increase in revenue, and margin gains, to investors.

What If Silver Could Spill the Tea? Inside SMX's Vision for Tracking Precious Metals

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / Silver has always played it cool.

Alliance Entertainment and Processa Pharmaceuticals Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:AENT) and Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCSA) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, January 10, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

Late-Filed Returns Can Cancel Tax Relief Options - Clear Start Tax Warns Timing Matters More Than Amount Owed

Tax professionals say missing filing deadlines can quietly disqualify taxpayers from key IRS relief programs, even when balances are relatively small.

What If Gold Could Tell the Truth? Inside SMX's Vision for Tracking Precious Metals

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / Gold has never been short on mystique. It appears polished and permanent, as if it's always existed exactly where you found it-on a ring, in a vault, behind glass at a jeweler's counter. But the reality is far messier. Before it becomes something beautiful or valuable, gold passes through mines, refineries, traders, borders, and buyers, often leaving very little evidence of where it's been or how it got there.

Swiss mining giant Glencore in merger talks with Rio Tinto

Swiss mining and commodity trading giant Glencore said Friday it is in merger talks with British-Australian rival Rio Tinto.

Stocks mixed as traders await US jobs data, oil rebounds

Global stocks were mixed Thursday while oil prices bounced higher as markets looked ahead to key US employment data expected to influence monetary policy.

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