Iran promises ‘devastating’ response to new US economic threats
Bessent promised to reveal details of the new measures on August 24.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US budget deficit under Trump has likely peaked
Last week, the Treasury Department reported that the monthly US budget deficit in July exceeded 432 billion dollars — the highest figure in over five years.
93-year-old President of Cameroon returns home after more than 10 weeks abroad
His return came amid months of speculation about his health and whereabouts.
Switzerland and China agree on trade deal: 99.8% of exports will be duty-free
The agreement also provides for the expansion of access for Swiss investors to the Chinese market.
France, Germany, Italy and Britain call on Israel to stop expanding settlements in the West Bank
France, Germany, Italy and Britain are calling on Israel to stop the expansion of settlements in the West Bank.
In a joint statement, the four.
US urges allies and China to join ‘devastating’ economic war against Iran
“This will work in Iran, and we will bring down this regime,” Bessent told CNBC.
US deploys aircraft carrier to Middle East — none will remain temporarily in Pacific
The US has sent the new aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East, replacing USS Abraham Lincoln, amid criticism over crew conditions and shifting naval presence in the Pacific.
Taiwan allocates record $35 billion for defense amid China threat
Taiwan proposes a record $35 billion defense budget amid increasing pressure from China.
Russian Matryoshka network spreads fakes about Swedish politicians’ ties to pedophiles ahead of elections
The video’s authors say these companies were involved in laundering proceeds from drug trafficking and financed a pedophile network known as «04/09».
North Korea launched about 10 ballistic missiles after reduction of US and South Korea drills
North Korea fired about 10 short‑range ballistic missiles the day after Pyongyang dismissed Donald Trump’s decision to cut joint US‑South Korea drills, prompting reactions from Seoul, Tokyo and Kim Yo Jong.