On January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump held a massive meeting with 17 oil executives to discuss the takeover of the Venezuelan oil sector. But the policy wasn`t the headline. In a moment that has gone viral, Trump blindsided Secretary of State Marco Rubio by reading a private, handwritten note aloud to the press. If that wasn`t enough, Trump then paused the high-stakes discussion to walk to the window and admire the view, leaving the CEOs of Exxon and Chevron in total silence.

A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico early Friday morning, sending shockwaves across major cities, including Acapulco and Mexico City. At least two people were killed and several others injured as buildings swayed, alarms blared, and residents rushed into the streets during emergency evacuations.