HONG KONG, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Oil extended losses Wednesday after Donald Trump said Venezuela would turn over millions of barrels to the United States, while equities wobbled after a record-breaking start to the year. But it sank as much as two percent Tuesday and around one percent Wednesday after Trump announced the latest development. "The Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America," he wrote on his Truth Social platform. "This oil will be sold at its market price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States." That comes as the crude market remains well stocked after OPEC+ agreed to boost output.

For the AGS post, Shibir-backed Masud Rana is leading with 405 votes, while Chhatra Dal’s BM Atikur Rahman Tanzil has obtained 321 votes. In the Department of Geography and Environment, VP candidate Riaz ul Islam received 100 votes, while AKM Rakib secured 91 votes. In the Department of Anthropology, Riaz ul Islam received 128 votes for the VP post, while AKM Rakib secured 118 votes. In the Department of Public Administration, VP candidate Riaz ul Islam secured 122 votes, while AKM Rakib received 132 votes. In the Department of Pharmacy, Riaz ul Islam received 78 votes in the VP race, while AKM Rakib secured 53 votes.

Uncertainty continues to surround Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming men’s T20 World Cup after mixed signals emerged from discussions between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday. People familiar with the virtual meeting told ESPNcricinfo that the ICC declined the BCB’s request to move Bangladesh’s matches outside India, citing security considerations. There has been no formal statement from either the ICC or the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following the meeting. The discussion was convened after the BCB formally approached the ICC on Sunday, seeking consideration for relocating Bangladesh’s fixtures away from India. The decision was confirmed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, though no reasons were provided publicly.

DHAKA, Jan 6, 2026 (BSS)-Fourteen players shared lead in the points tableafter 3rd round games with maximum three points in the BCF Open FIDE RatingChess Tournament held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall Room today(Tuesday). They are International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman, International MasterManon Reja Neer, International Master Md Minhaz Uddin, International MasterAbu Sufian Shakil, FIDE Master Sakline Mostafa Sajid, FIDE Master TahsinTajwar Zia, FIDE Master Subrota Biswas, FIDE Master Sheikh Nasir Ahmed, FIDEMaster Md Sharif Hossain, FIDE Master Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, Candidate MasterMd Sajidul Haque, Tashriq Saihan Shan, Delwar Hossain and Aiyan Rahman. In the day's third round matches,IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman defeated Sk. Sharif Hossain defeated FM Md. Saif Uddin, CM Md.

TOKYO, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Japan has urged China to revoke its decision to impose tougher export controls on products with potential military uses, possibly including rare earths. The Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement Tuesday that authorities have "hereby decided to strengthen export controls on dual-use items to Japan", noting that the new measures take effect immediately. It comes as China ramps up pressure on Tokyo after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested in November that Japan may react militarily in any attack on Taiwan. While the Chinese statement did not mention specific items, it has fuelled worries in Japan that Beijing may choke supplies of rare earth minerals, some of which are included in China's list of dual-use goods. Global risk consultancy Teneo said the ambiguous wording of the Chinese statement may have been intended to press Takaichi to take a more conciliatory stance towards China.

LONDON, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Nuno Espirito Santo insisted troubled West Ham can still avoid relegation after Morgan Gibbs-White's late penalty fired Nottingham Forest to a crucial 2-1 win on Tuesday. But West Ham had a second goal from Crysencio Summerville controversially ruled out by VAR for the tightest of offside decisions. Fourth-bottom Forest are now seven points clear of third-bottom West Ham with 17 games left in the fight for survival. Incensed by Gibbs-White's penalty, Nuno added: "It happens so many times during the matches that you get confused about the rules honestly. Yet since Nuno took charge on September 27 West Ham have averaged fewer points per game than under his much-maligned processor Graham Potter.

If you missed your chance to snatch a copy of TV Guide Magazine’s Supernatural Afterlife: 20th Anniversary Special issue, which came out last July, the esteemed publication is putting the fan-forward collector’s issue, the publication’s best-seller of 2025, back on shelves this January. “It’s pretty rare for a special issue magazine to sell out! There’s also a deeper dive into the Supernatural conventions run by Creation Entertainment, with behind-the-scenes intel on the fan events. It’s clear that although the boys may have wound up in Heaven onscreen, the Supernatural fandom is definitely still alive and kicking. For a deep-dive into 20 years of Supernatural, from behind-the-scenes scoop to exclusive cast interviews, photos, and fan stories, pick up a copy of TV Guide Magazine’s Supernatural Afterlife: 20th Anniversary Special issue, available on newsstands now and for order online at Supernatural.TVGM2025.com.

Australia all out for 567, lead England by 183 in 5th Ashes TestSYDNEY, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Australia were all out for 567 before lunch on day four of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney on Wednesday after building a 183-run first innings lead over England. Travis Head hit a superb 163 and Steve Smith 138 in reply to England's 384, which was built off the back of Joe Root's 160. They resumed on 518-7 with England removing Smith, Mitchell Starc (6) and Scott Boland (0) within the first hour of play. Australia lead the five-Test series 3-1 after victories in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, which saw them retain the urn. England restored pride with a lightning-quick win inside two days at Melbourne.

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share via Email Share via SMS Copy LinkTAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Fanny Bridge, one of Tahoe City’s most beloved landmarks, has been undergoing a complete transformation. As the $10.6 million construction project nears completion, there’s been a delay in opening the new and improved Fanny Bridge. Opening of the new Fanny Bridge has been delayed Victoria Mastrocola/Tahoe Daily TribuneThe original, over 90-year-old, Fanny Bridge, previously projected to open in December 2025, is being replaced with a new single-span bridge, featuring bike lanes and sidewalks, aiming to match the appearance of the old one. Pre-cast concrete abutments were installed on the north and south ends of the river. Project partners included the Office of Federal Lands Highway, Central Federal Lands (CFLHD), Federal Highway Administration, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD), Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), and the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD).

PARIS, France, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - European and US allies of Ukraine on Tuesday agreed "robust" security guarantees for Kyiv to come into force after an eventual ceasefire in Russia's war against the pro-Western country that would see the United States lead a truce monitoring mechanism, French President Emmanuel Macron said. Macron said after the meeting in Paris that the moves represented "robust security guarantees for a solid and lasting peace", hailing an "operational convergence" among allies including the United States. The security guarantees are "the key to ensuring that a peace agreement can never mean a Ukrainian surrender and that a peace agreement can never mean a new threat to Ukraine" from Russia, Macron said. Allies have "largely finished" agreeing security guarantees for Ukraine "so that the people of Ukraine know that when this ends, it ends forever," he said, flanked by President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner who was also present at the talks. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose nation has been wary of contributing troops to a multinational force, said German forces could join to monitor a Ukraine ceasefire, but based in a neighbouring country.

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Global stock markets advanced on Tuesday to fresh record highs while oil prices eased as investors tracked developments surrounding crude-rich Venezuela as well as the outlook for the global economy. Wall Street extended an upbeat start to the 2026 campaign, with both the Dow and S&P 500 ending at all-time records. "Equities can continue grinding higher if earnings expectations, liquidity, and rate expectations remain supportive, especially in tech," she added. But oil prices pulled lower as markets continued to digest the upheaval in Venezuela since Saturday's US raid. Chevron, the sole US company still operating in Venezuela, dropped 4.5 percent, reversing Monday's surge in the stock.

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