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Iran cut off from outside world as supreme leader warns protesters
Internet, phone lines blocked, flights cancelled
 "Iran cut off from outside world as supreme leader warns protesters")
China, Russia, Iran warships arrive in SA waters for a week of naval drills
The Iranian navy was taking part in the drills while protests grow back home against the Islamic Republic's leadership
 "China, Russia, Iran warships arrive in SA waters for a week of naval drills")
Working well with Venezuela: US President Trump cancels second attack
US President set to outline plan for Venezuelan oil
 "Working well with Venezuela: US President Trump cancels second attack")
Trump meets oil executives at White House, seeks investment in Venezuela
Large US oil companies have so far largely refrained from affirming investments in Venezuela as contracts and guarantees need to be in place
US Supreme Court holds off on expected ruling on Trump's global tariffs
Earlier, it was expected that the court would issue at least one ruling, as several major cases remain pending
 "US Supreme Court holds off on expected ruling on Trump's global tariffs")
Meet John Ternus, the man who could succeed Tim Cook as Apple's CEO
John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company's longtime chief executive, Tim Cook, if he steps aside
 "Meet John Ternus, the man who could succeed Tim Cook as Apple's CEO")
US job growth slows in December; unemployment rate eases to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 jobs last month after rising by a downwardly revised 56,000 in November, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday
 "US job growth slows in December; unemployment rate eases to 4.4%")
Oil gains as market assesses protests in Iran, dealmaking for Venezuela
Civil unrest in major Middle Eastern producer Iran and concerns about the spread of the Russia-Ukraine war to Russian oil exports have increased supply worries
 "Oil gains as market assesses protests in Iran, dealmaking for Venezuela")
EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, welcomes 'positive sentiment' on partnership
Jaishankar, who is on a six-day visit to France and Luxembourg, also addressed the Ambassadors' Conference of France on Thursday
 "EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, welcomes 'positive sentiment' on partnership")
Protests erupt in Iran after exiled prince's call, internet suspended
The growth of the protests increases the pressure on Iran's civilian government and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Trump tariffs go before Supreme Court: Why $150 billion hangs in balance
This is the first time the US Supreme Court will directly rule on the legality of President Donald Trump's tariff programme
 "Trump tariffs go before Supreme Court: Why $150 billion hangs in balance")
Rio Tinto, Glencore in talks to create world's biggest mining company
The companies have been discussing a potential combination of some or all of their businesses including an all-share takeover
 "Rio Tinto, Glencore in talks to create world's biggest mining company")
China, Japan see fresh diplomatic, economic tensions as bumpy week ends
On Thursday night, the Chinese embassy in Japan said it had rejected a petition from Japan's Foreign Ministry to retract the new export controls on dual-use items
 "China, Japan see fresh diplomatic, economic tensions as bumpy week ends")
Why Venezuela-style strike on Taiwan's leader could prove tricky for China
In Taiwan, they say, China's military has an adversary which has prepared for years against a "decapitation operation" on its leaders, besides extensive air defences and radar capabilities
 "Why Venezuela-style strike on Taiwan's leader could prove tricky for China")
Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza as Trump likely to announce Board of Peace
The phased ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains in its initial stage as efforts continue to recover the remains of the final hostage in Gaza
 "Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza as Trump likely to announce Board of Peace")
Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes with Kurdish fighters
The statement said the ceasefire was effective at 3 am in the neighbourhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud, Achrafieh and Bani Zaid and gave armed groups six hours to leave the area
 "Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes with Kurdish fighters")
Outrage in Minneapolis after ICE officer fatally shoots Renee Good
Hundreds of people protesting the shooting of Renee Good marched in freezing rain at night down one of Minneapolis' major thoroughfares
 "Outrage in Minneapolis after ICE officer fatally shoots Renee Good")
Russia's secret oil ships: How shadow tankers evade the West's watch
In order to avoid tracking, many of these ships turn off their automatic identification system, disappearing from standard maritime monitoring
 "Russia's secret oil ships: How shadow tankers evade the West's watch")
China widens attack on Japan's nuclear ambitions as relations worsen
In what appears to be a concerted effort, China's foreign and defense ministries issued statements on Thursday condemning alleged re-militarism efforts by Tokyo
 "China widens attack on Japan's nuclear ambitions as relations worsen")
UAE restricts funding for UK studies amid concerns over Muslim Brotherhood
The UAE has restricted government funding for students studying in the UK, citing concerns over radicalisation and tensions linked to the Muslim Brotherhood
 "UAE restricts funding for UK studies amid concerns over Muslim Brotherhood")