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.
Israel and Hezbollah are said to have reached an agreement on the main points of a ceasefire deal, with Israel retaining the right to take military action if the terms are violated.
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.
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports seeing a Chinese balloon above the sea in the north of Taiwan, marking the first incident of its kind since April.
Russian forces have reportedly recruited hundreds of Yemeni fighters, promising high salaries and Russian citizenship, to fight in Ukraine.
The storm brings strong winds, heavy rainfall, snow, and ice with it.
Panic ensued at Pairi Daiza animal park in Brugelette, Belgium, as two American black bears engaged in a violent confrontation. The park spokesperson stated that due to the escalating aggression, the audience was evacuated. One of the bears eventually killed the other.
Israel accuses Iran of being behind the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE, escalating tensions between the two countries.
Former President Bill Clinton is on tour promoting his new book while offering disappointed Democrats a ray of hope. Read more on telegraaf.nl.
A tourist lost one of his legs during a wild kayaking trip in Australia after colliding with a group of rocks. The tragic incident occurred in Tasmania's Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
Filipino Vice President Sara Duterte allegedly claims to have hired a hitman to assassinate sitting President Ferdinand Marcos, his wife, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to fire all assistants who worked with prosecutor Jack Smith once he assumes office in January.
Daughter of famous war veteran accused of misusing funds from charitable foundation set up in late veteran's honor.
German Defense Minister Pistorius has offered the party leadership to Scholz, resolving the internal struggle within SPD. Read more on telegraaf.nl
Matt Gaetz announces he is withdrawing as a candidate to become the next Attorney General in Donald Trump's cabinet, citing distraction caused by controversy.
Ursula Haverbeck, a German Holocaust denier, has died at the age of 96. Over the past two decades, she had been convicted multiple times for denying the Jewish persecution during World War II.
Russia has reportedly launched an intercontinental ballistic missile towards Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict
Five individuals have been arrested in Brazil for planning to assassinate President Lula shortly after his election in late 2022. The suspects include four military personnel and one police officer.
The United States has officially recognized Edmundo González as the elected president of Venezuela, as announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
A grim discovery in East London as the body of a 24-year-old woman was found in the trunk of a car, suspected to belong to the person who killed her, her 23-year-old husband.
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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has donated a collection of animals to North Korea as a gesture of goodwill.
Moscow expresses anger over President Biden fulfilling long-standing wishes of Ukraine, calling it an escalation.
US President Joe Biden has agreed to provide antipersonnel mines to Ukraine after concerns over the risks involved, according to The Washington Post.
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select Linda McMahon as the Secretary of Education and Dr. Oz to lead healthcare programs for seniors, disabled, and low-income individuals.
Sweden and Finland warn their citizens about the possibility of war on their territories and provide guidance on how to prepare for different crises.
Plundering by organized crime gangs in Gaza is leading to severe food shortages for two million Palestinians, as humanitarian aid convoys are increasingly targeted with violence.
The Hong Kong High Court has sentenced all 45 activists guilty of 'subversion' after holding unofficial primary elections for the pro-democracy opposition, violating the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.
After a thousand days of war, Ukraine and Russia assess the situation of a war of attrition where no winner is yet emerging.
EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell, 77, faced a setback during his latest meeting with EU foreign ministers. Borrell has been frustrated by the EU's stance on Israel, emphasizing more on the Palestinian cause.