Who is Scott Bessent, the New US Treasury Secretary Nominee?
washington November 25, 2024 19:50Learn more about Scott Bessent, the hedgefund manager nominated as the new US Treasury Secretary in the Trump administration.
Learn more about Scott Bessent, the hedgefund manager nominated as the new US Treasury Secretary in the Trump administration.
Ukrainian troops now occupy just over half of the territory they conquered earlier this year in the Russian region of Koersk. They are fighting to maintain a strong negotiating position.
A South Korean court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to a one-year suspended prison term for attempting to escape his military service in an unusual way. The man admitted to overeating in an effort to avoid conscription.
The recent arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court have placed Israel under further scrutiny, leading to concerns of increased isolation on the international stage.
American President Joe Biden turned 82 on Wednesday and celebrated his birthday with his family according to news site The Hill. Biden returned from South America late Tuesday night.
President Biden has made the decision to supply Ukraine with a large quantity of antipersonnel mines in an effort to bolster the country's defenses against Russian aggression. This move comes as tensions continue to rise in the region.
A Republican congresswoman in the US House of Representatives has proposed a bill to deny transgender individuals access to women's toilets in the Capitol.
Three individuals died of suffocation during a vehicle test at a Hyundai factory in South Korea, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap. The incident occurred in the southeastern city of Ulsan.
French farmers are gearing up for a new wave of protests with blockades, fires, and demonstrations in response to various grievances. The government has warned against violence as tensions rise.
Where can Israelis still travel safely? The puzzle is getting smaller. Read all about the incidents worldwide and the government's travel advice on Telegraaf.nl.
Bob Geldof, the initiator of Band Aid and the iconic single 'Do They Know It's Christmas', has brushed off criticism labeling the project as colonial, stating that it's just a pop song. Learn more on telegraaf.nl.
Tensions escalate as North Korea uses loudspeakers to create psychological pressure on the residents at the border with South Korea.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on his military to prepare for war in a speech delivered to battalion commanders and instructors in Pyongyang.
The Supreme Court of South Africa has demanded that the police no longer block the entrances to the abandoned gold mine in the city of Stilfontein.
A South Korean man was arrested in Peru for attempting to smuggle over 300 tarantulas out of the country tied to his body. Security at Lima airport noticed 'noticeable bumps' and stopped him.
A group of illegal miners in South Africa refuse to leave a gold mine, fearing deportation if they do. The situation in Stilfontein, a town in a northwestern province of South Africa, sheds light on the issue of illegal mining in the region.
The main opposition leader of South Korea has been sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term for violating the election law.
After the renowned businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed, now his brother Salah is also being accused of sexual abuse by several women.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the mass production of drones for attacks, causing concerns in the West and South Korea about the country's increasing military cooperation with Russia.
The new weather phenomenon DANA has once again led to intense rainfall in parts of Spain, causing worries among the residents.
A British environmental group associated with the Labour Party has advised creating dog-free zones as a way to make society more inclusive and anti-racist.
President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea has resumed his golfing activities after a hiatus of eight years, citing the need to engage with President Donald Trump of the United States on the golf course.
Scientists in South Africa have discovered a simple solution to reduce the number of shark attacks on surfers.
Archbishop of Canterbury forced to resign following a report on mishandling of 'grotesque abuse of boys and men' within the Anglican Church.
A homeless man was found dead on the streets of Lyon, France, possibly killed by a concrete block. The incident shows similarities to a prior case in Rotterdam.
American senator Marco Rubio is being tipped as the new Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, with strong views on China, Iran, and NATO.
Argentinian President Javier Milei has fulfilled his promise of tackling bureaucracy in the South American country by abolishing an unnecessary law that designates the president as the godfather or godmother of the seventh child born to a couple.
The recent phone call between Donald Trump and Russian President Putin has sparked controversy over potential violation of the Logan Act. Despite accusations, legal experts suggest prosecution is unlikely.
Since the re-election of Donald Trump, young American women have shown interest in a celibacy trend inspired by their South Korean counterparts, as a form of protest.
Dozens of monkeys have escaped from a research center in the American state of South Carolina, causing concern in the town of Yemassee.