THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026

How Venezuela’s New Leader Went From Revolutionary to Trump’s Orbit

Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.

U.S. and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties

The move embodied the contradictions and fast-changing nature of the two countries’ relationship after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

Iran’s Protests Were Set Off by a Plunging Currency

In a serious challenge to Iran’s authoritarian government, angry protests have spread from major cities to the impoverished towns in the hinterland.

Iran Is Bracing for a Weekend of Unrest. Here’s What to Know.

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