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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

IRAN-STRIKES-ISRAEL

Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say

Israel is on high alert for the possibility of any U.S. intervention in Iran as authorities there confront the biggest anti-government protests in years, according to three Israeli sources with knowledge of the matter.

USA-TRUMP-MINNESOTA

Tens of thousands protest in Minneapolis over fatal ICE shooting

Tens of thousands marched through Minneapolis on Saturday decrying the shooting death of a woman by a U.S. immigration agent, as civil liberties groups stepped up nationwide protests against President Donald Trump's deportation drive.

U.S.

USA-VENEZUELA-BESSENT

Exclusive-US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told Reuters that additional U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as soon as next week to facilitate oil sales, and that he will also meet next week with the heads of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank on their re-engagement with Venezuela.

USA-SYRIA-STRIKES

US military says it carried out strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State
The U.S. military said on Saturday it carried out multiple strikes in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant group as part of an operation that Washington launched in December after an attack on American personnel.

BUSINESS

INDIA-SMARTPHONES

Exclusive-India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul

India proposes requiring smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as part of a raft of security measures, prompting behind-the-scenes opposition from giants like Apple and Samsung.

USA-TRUMP-OIL-EXXONMOBIL

Exxon studies Venezuela return as Chevron plots immediate production bump

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said on Friday the U.S. oil major is ready to evaluate a potential return to Venezuela in what would be a stunning development after its assets in the South American country were nationalized nearly 20 years ago.

SPORTS

TENNIS-AUCKLAND

Tennis-Svitolina downs Wang in Auckland to clinch 19th WTA title

Elina Svitolina was tested by China's Wang Xinyu in the Auckland Open final on Sunday but came through 6-3 7-6(6) to kick off her new season with her 19th WTA title.

CRICKET-ODI-IND-NZ

Cricket-India's Pant ruled out of New Zealand ODI series

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against New Zealand after suffering an abdominal injury during a training session, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Sunday ahead of the first game in Vadodara.

UPCOMING

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

SWEDEN-SECURITY/KRISTERSSON

Swedish PM to hold news conference at annual security conference

Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson to hold news conference at annual security conference

11 Jan 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

SWEDEN-SECURITY/CONFERENCE

Politicians and military officials speak at annual security conference

Politicians and military officials speak at a three-day annual security conference in Northern Sweden.

12 Jan

SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH-USA/VACCINES (FACTBOX)

FACTBOX-How four U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations have changed

The Trump administration has rolled back decades-old guidance recommending routine childhood vaccination against influenza and three other infectious diseases, saying their use should instead be decided individually between parents and healthcare providers.

12 Jan

HEALTH-USA/

2026 JP Morgan Global Healthcare Conference

Pharmaceutical executives, bankers and investors from around the world convene in San Francisco for JP Morgan's annual healthcare conference.

12 Jan

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

USA-LAWYER/GOLDSTEIN

Has Tom Goldstein's luck run out? Famed lawyer on trial in tax case

Tom Goldstein was one of the most successful Supreme Court advocates of his generation, but the SCOTUSBlog founder's career has been derailed by a tax fraud trial set for next week related to his double life of high-stakes poker playing.

Jury selection begins on Monday in the trial, which is expected to last about four weeks in a federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland.

12 Jan

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

UAE-SUSTAINABILITY/

Abu Dhabi Sistainability Week

Global sustainability summit in Abu Dhabi focusing on energy transition and climate finance. Expected attendees include ministers and executives from energy companies like Masdar and TotalEnergies.

12 Jan

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

HONGKONG-SECURITY/JIMMYLAI (PIX) (TV)

Hong Kong court begins mitigation hearings for Jimmy Lai in landmark national security case

Hong Kong’s High Court begins four days of mitigation hearings for pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai in a landmark national security case that has drawn global attention. Lai, 78, was found guilty of two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of conspiracy to publish seditious material. He faces a possible sentence of life imprisonment.

12 Jan