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• US-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down - By Marianna Parraga and Ethan Wang HOUSTON/BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Global oil prices fell on Wednesday and China denounced the U.S. as a bully after President Donald Trump's administration said it
• ByteDance and U.S. investors form TikTok ownership venture - The owner of TikTok has agreed to create a joint venture that will make the popular social media app majority-owned by American investors.
• US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympic