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January 7, 2026

US Expands Visa Bond Requirement to 38 Countries

Washington: The US has broadened its visa bond policy, mandating that specific visitor visa applicants from 38 countries post refundable security bonds of up to $15,000, as announced by the State Department on Tuesday. This adjustment will take effect…

US Intervention Shifts Venezuelan Oil Control, China Loses Ground

Venezuela: The US has detained the president through a military intervention, marking a significant shift in the control of Venezuelan oil from China to Washington. This development has dealt a blow to China, which had established strong economic ties…

US Private Sector Hiring Falls Short of Expectations in December

Washington: US private payrolls increased by 41,000 in December, rebounding from the previous month, but less than market forecasts, according to a report released Wednesday by the ADP Research Institute. Markets had expected the figure to show a rise…