U.S. cancels Venezuela attacks after Maduro's arrest, prisoner releases, and oil cooperation agreement.

U.S. plans to intercept a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker, sparking tensions with Russia over control of energy routes.

U.S. forces seized the Venezuelan-linked oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean amid ongoing sanctions enforcement.

U.S. forces seized the Russian-linked tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic on Jan. 7, 2026, as part of efforts to stop sanctioned oil shipments.

Warner Bros. Discovery rejected Paramount’s $77.9B takeover bid, calling it inadequate, and urged shareholders to back Netflix’s $72B offer instead.

Trump proposes banning large investors from buying single-family homes to boost affordability.

Hilton ended its franchise deal with a Minneapolis hotel that refused to host ICE agents over ethical concerns.

Rio Tinto and Glencore are in early talks for a potential all-share merger, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.

Trump declares emergency to block court seizures of Venezuelan oil funds, aiming to boost U.S.-backed reconstruction efforts.

Sun Country Airlines agreed to be acquired for $1.5 billion, with closing expected in late 2026.