January 16, 2026

Trump Allies Chase $200M Bosnia Pipeline Deal to Cut Russian Gas Dependence

Two former Trump campaign members are exploring a $200m pipeline project in Bosnia to reduce reliance on Russian gas. Meetings with Bosnian leaders are ongoing but contract not yet awarded.

January 16, 2026

CCPA fines 8 e-commerce firms ₹44 lakh for selling illegal walkie-talkies

CCPA penalizes eight e-commerce platforms ₹44 lakh for listing unauthorized walkie-talkies that violate telecom laws. Four giants, including Amazon and Flipkart, face ₹10 lakh fines each. Notices sent to 13 platforms after over 16,970 non-compliant listings were found online.

January 16, 2026

US Cuts Taiwanese Tariffs to 15% and Boosts $250bn Semiconductor Investment

The US slashes tariffs on goods from Taiwan to 15% in a new deal. Taiwanese firms pledge $250 billion for semiconductor and AI projects in America. This move aims to reshape the US chip sector and boost local production.

January 16, 2026

Democrats Demand FTC Probe Into Trump Mobile Over Delayed T1 Phone and Refund Concerns

Democratic lawmakers have asked the FTC to investigate Trump Mobile after hundreds of thousands paid deposits for the delayed T1 phone. The phone promised US-made features but remains undelivered, raising fraud concerns.

January 15, 2026

US Seizes Sixth Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker in Caribbean to Enforce Sanctions

The US military has captured its sixth Venezuelan oil tanker defying sanctions. The latest vessel, Veronica, was boarded without incident in a dawn operation. This move is part of Washington's tough stance on Venezuela's oil exports amid rising political tensions.