Trump says US will oversee Venezuela's rebuild, oil before elections

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:52 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump Thursday night said the United States will oversee Venezuela’s recovery and oil sector before the country can move toward elections, arguing that years of collapse under Nicolas Maduro have left the nation unable to conduct a vote.

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid fresh concerns over US tariffs

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:46 AM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses early on Friday amid rising geopolitical tensions and renewed threats of 500 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods under the provisions of the Russia Sanctioning Act.