Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Scott Bessent, a well-known hedge fund investor and former Yale University lecturer, for the position of Treasury Secretary, as stated in a release on Friday. This appointment is part of Trump’s efforts to form his administration for a second term, which has largely favored personal loyalty and political.
On November 22, France expressed its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif. The ICC’s pre-trial chamber has accused Netanyahu and Gallant of “crimes against humanity and war crimes” committed between.
A “bomb cyclone” struck Washington, resulting in one fatality and leaving over 500,000 people without electricity. The storm caused significant damage from falling trees and downed power lines. A woman lost her life when a large tree fell on a homeless encampment in Lynnwood during the storm, as reported by South County Fire, according to.
Georgetown: At the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a seven-pillar framework to enhance cooperation between India and CARICOM, based on the acronym “C.A.R.I.C.O.M.” Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), shared the announcement on X (formerly Twitter): “PM Narendra Modi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit with PM.
Georgetown: Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India for his role as a voice for the Global South, highlighting the concerns of Caribbean nations on the global stage. During the second India-CARICOM Summit on Wednesday, PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the region, especially as it faces.
Dhaka: Bangladesh is set to receive $600 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and $500 million from the World Bank by December, according to Finance Secretary Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder. He shared this information during a press conference on Tuesday, celebrating the interim government’s first 100 days in office, as reported by Xinhua news agency..
Seoul: Three researchers tragically lost their lives due to suffocation during vehicle testing at a Hyundai Motor facility in Ulsan, South Korea, on Tuesday afternoon. The victims included two Hyundai employees and one subcontractor, who were discovered unconscious in a test chamber around 3 p.m. Despite being rushed to nearby hospitals, all three were pronounced.
Georgetown: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two-day visit to Guyana, a nation rich in energy resources and linked to India through a significant diaspora. During his visit, he will co-chair the India-CARICOM summit, which includes 14 participating nations, highlighting India’s commitment to acting as a voice for the Global South and supporting.
Seoul: South Korea’s military on Monday condemned North Korea for “crossing the line” with its continued sending of trash-carrying balloons to the South and warned that all responsibility lies with the North. “North Korea’s actions are crossing the line. We once again sternly warn that all responsibility for situations to follow lies within the North,”.
Sydney: A severe storm struck New South Wales (NSW), Australia, on Sunday night, resulting in significant property damage, the cancellation of over 20 flights, and the dislodging of a section of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Winds exceeding 100 km/h and heavy rainfall affected Sydney and much of the state, leading to widespread power outages. The.
Tokyo: Japan experienced a sharp temperature drop on Monday due to a strong cold wave, following unseasonably warm weather a day before. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that the cold weather will intensify, with the potential for snow in lowland areas of northern Japan, possibly affecting transportation. The chill is expected to deepen, bringing midwinter-level.
