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Air India: In view of developments in Iran, Air India flights flying across the region are now taking alternative routes, which may result in flight delays. Some flights that currently cannot be rerouted are being cancelled.

Royal Institution of Surveyors (RICS): Sales expectations for the near term and the next 12 months have turned significantly more optimistic.

U.S. Embassy in Qatar: Current embassy staffing and operations remain unchanged and consular services are provided as usual.

Japan's domestic corporate commodity price index in December was at an annual rate of 2.4%, expected to be 2.40%, and the previous value was 2.70%.

Japan's domestic corporate commodity price index in December was 0.1% on a monthly basis, expected to be 0.10%, and the previous value was 0.30%.

The U.S. Embassy in Qatar: Advises embassy personnel to be vigilant and limit non-essential travel to Al Udeid Air Base.

The U.S. Senate voted 51 to 50 to reject a motion to prevent Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization, with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

French President Macron: At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint military exercise "Operation Arctic Endurance" organized by Denmark in Greenland.

The Foreign Office now advises that all but essential travel to Israel should be avoided.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index opened up 45.10 points, or 0.51%, on Thursday, January 15, to 8865.7 points.

US official: Gaza-related news to be announced at Davos forum.

Rio Tinto (RIO.N): It is exploring cooperation with BHP Billiton (BHP.N) to mine up to 200 million tons of iron ore in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

General Motors (GM.N): It will invest $1 billion in local manufacturing in Mexico over the next two years.

US official: The United States will consult with Israel on an amnesty package that could be offered to Hamas.

U.S. official: Trump will hand-pick Gaza peace council members.

U.S. official: Israel remains skeptical that Hamas will disarm and whether the Palestinian people really want peace. There will be a dialogue with Hamas on the next phase, which is demilitarization.

U.S. official: Letter inviting participation in Gaza peace commission was sent on Wednesday.

U.S. officials: More information on the international stabilization force in Gaza will be released within two weeks.

U.S. Treasury: U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent pointed out in his meeting with his Japanese counterpart that "excessive exchange rate volatility is undesirable" and "emphasized the need for prudent formulation and communication of monetary policy."

U.S. Department of Justice: Has filed a lawsuit over California’s regulation of federal lands.