U.S. tariffs on nations trading with Iran spark global concern amid Iran’s crackdown and limited Australian trade ties.

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.

Meta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman effective Jan. 12, 2026.

Google launches AI shopping in Gemini, letting users buy directly via chat with Walmart, Shopify, and others.

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

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

Apple partners with Google to use Gemini AI in 2026 Siri upgrade, marking a major shift from its in-house AI plans.