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Bessent easily confirmed as Trump's Treasury secretary - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary despite criticism levied by Democrats for his handling of self-employment taxes.

Roll Call · Jan 27, 2025

Trump Expresses Doubts On Gaza Ceasefire Sustainability

US President Trump expresses doubts on Gaza ceasefire, aligning with Israeli right-wing views. Threats to resume hostilities may hinder negotiations for th...

Top News · Jan 21, 2025

Finance Democrats seek assurances from Bessent on taxes ahead of vote - Roll Call

Senate Finance Democrats want Scott Bessent to submit to an IRS audit and release his tax filings ahead of panel vote Tuesday.

Roll Call · Jan 20, 2025

John Swinney warns against Scottish Budget stalemate

The First Minister will urge other parties to come together and back the Budget.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Scottish Retail Consortium urges MSPs to back ‘imperfect’ budget

The industry body said that while the budget does not make the cost of business cheaper there is much in it the sector supports.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Political Turmoil Shakes South Korea's Economy

After South Korea's president and his replacement were both deposed over a failed bid to impose martial law, deepening political turmoil is threatening the country's currency and shaking confidence in its economy.

International Business Times · Dec 28, 2024

Canadian ministers to talk tariffs with Trump aides in Florida

Visit by Canada’s foreign affairs and finance ministers comes as country hopes to avoid 25-percent US tariffs.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2024

5 elections to watch in 2025

The coming 12 months can’t promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the world’s population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year – and many of the themes persist: the impact of…

The Conversation · Dec 26, 2024

Stormont ministers agree to put draft budget out for public consultation

Ministers were unanimous in green-lighting the public feedback exercise.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Deficits dig deeper holes as cracks appear in budget

Australia is on track for a soft economic landing despite budget deficits set to widen as spending grows and tax receipts fall, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

AAP · Dec 17, 2024