January 9, 2026

US Seizes Olina Tanker in Caribbean to Block Venezuelan Oil Exports

The US is taking control of the Olina tanker near Trinidad. It is the fifth ship seized recently to stop Venezuelan oil exports. The vessel was sailing under a fake Timor Leste flag and was carrying oil from Venezuela.

January 9, 2026

Bharat Coking Coal IPO Subscribed Over 8 Times on Day One

Bharat Coking Coal's IPO is oversubscribed 8.09 times on first day due to high demand from retail and non-institutional investors. The offer size was 34.69 crore shares and bids reached 280.61 crore shares.

January 9, 2026

Dubai Cancels Six Flights to Iran Amid Rising Protests and Safety Concerns

Dubai abruptly cancels six flights to Iran on January 9, 2026, due to protests and instability across Iran. Travelers face cancellations and new transit rules.

January 9, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Cocoa Farmers Demand Price Policy Linked to Global Rates

Cocoa farmers in Andhra Pradesh urge the government to set a clear price policy tied to international rates. They want fair pay and protection from company exploitation.

January 9, 2026

Keir Starmer Excludes Financial Services from EU Talks, Calms City Leaders

Keir Starmer will keep financial services out of UK-EU alignment talks, reassuring City firms. Officials say cooperation will continue only where beneficial. Experts warn reversing Brexit-era financial rules could hurt London's markets.