US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries’ sanctions list and is “suspected of carrying embargoed oil”, US officials say.
Day: January 9, 2026
Japan PM Takaichi considering snap election in February, Yomiuri newspaper says – Reuters
Japan PM Takaichi considering snap election in February, Yomiuri newspaper says ReutersJapan PM Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says ReutersJapan Ruling Coalition Partner Sees ‘New Stage’ on Snap Election …
Owner of Swiss ski bar held in custody after deadly New Year’s Eve fire
Jacques Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, Swiss media reports say.
Switzerland holds memorial service during day of national mourning for bar fire victims
Switzerland mourned 40 lives lost in a New Year’s Eve bar fire, a tragedy investigators believe was sparked by Champagne candles near the ceiling. Serious questions are being raised about fire safety compliance and inspections. Criminal investigation…
Fourth-quarter downturn weighs on OOCL’s full-year operating result
The performance of the Cosco Shipping subsidiary provides an early glimpse of what to expect as ocean carriers prepare to report their full-year 2025 earnings in an uncertain container shipping market.
Men cut hole in bathroom wall to steal over $500,000 in jewelry
The haul included more than 1,000 pieces of jewelry from a store in Cape Coral, Florida, according to court documents.
Europe’s ‘most expensive’ roundabout that cost £20m to build
There are a couple of contenders for Europe’s most expensive roundabouts, with one proving to be a bit of a disappointment.
X could face UK ban over deepfakes, minister says
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
Uzbekistan Eyes March 2026 Accession to the WTO
Tashkent’s progress with the WTO accelerated in 2023 and the finish line is in sight.