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US stocks close week in positive territory, hitting record highs

US stocks close week in positive territory, hitting record highs

Dow adds 0.48%, Nasdaq climbs 0.81%, S&P adds 500 0.65%

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Venezuela launches initiative to reestablish diplomatic ties with US after capture of Maduro
09.01.2026

Venezuela launches initiative to reestablish diplomatic ties with US after capture of Maduro

Despite condemning recent US operation as 'criminal attack,' Venezuelan foreign minister says his country remains committed to addressing this 'aggression' via diplomatic channels

Post-Maduro Venezuela: Mapping possible power scenarios
09.01.2026

Post-Maduro Venezuela: Mapping possible power scenarios

Analysts say Washington is more likely to pursue negotiations with current leadership than push for immediate regime change

US State Department team visits Caracas to assess possible embassy reopening
09.01.2026

US State Department team visits Caracas to assess possible embassy reopening

Team travelled to Venezuela’s capital to ‘conduct initial assessment for potential phased resumption of operations,’ State Department spokesperson tells Anadolu

India trade deal delayed after Modi did not call Trump, Lutnick says
09.01.2026

India trade deal delayed after Modi did not call Trump, Lutnick says

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call President Donald Trump because New Delhi was uncomfortable doing so

France postpones G7 summit to avoid conflict with Trump’s birthday event: Report
09.01.2026

France postpones G7 summit to avoid conflict with Trump’s birthday event: Report

Next G7 summit to take place between June 15-17