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Trump moves to block courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in US accounts

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One while departing for Florida at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 9, 2026

Minneapolis police arrest 29 people during overnight protests following ICE shooting

People attend a demonstration against increased immigration enforcement, days after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, outside a hotel that demonstrators believe is being used by federal agents, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 9, 2

China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon's Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa's, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 9, 2026.