Donald Trump, the incoming U.S. President, has made a surprising choice for his Treasury Secretary. He announced Scott Bessent, a former chief investment officer for billionaire George Soros, as his pick to lead the Treasury Department. The announcement has left many people intrigued, given Bessent’s past ties to one of
Australia is introducing a new law that could soon ban children under 16 from using social media. The government wants to protect kids from harmful content online and make social media companies responsible for keeping young people safe. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced this law in Parliament, saying that social
South Africa is grappling with a major health crisis after a food poisoning outbreak was declared a national disaster. The tragedy has already claimed the lives of at least 22 children, with hundreds of people falling sick across the country. Authorities believe the outbreak was caused by food contaminated with
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have big plans for a new government department aimed at making the U.S. government smaller, more efficient, and less costly. This department is called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and its goal is clear: to cut the bloated bureaucracy and save taxpayer dollars. But
In 2015, Gavin Newsom, who was then the Lieutenant Governor of California, visited Humboldt County in the northern part of the state to rally support for legalizing cannabis. At the time, pot farmers in this historic growing region were worried that big corporations would take over, leaving small, family-run farms
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing to force Google to sell its popular Chrome browser. This is part of the DOJ’s effort to break up what they call Google’s illegal monopoly on internet searches. Here’s what’s going on: In August, a judge ruled that Google has built an
In the northeastern state of Manipur, tensions have reached a breaking point. The region has been engulfed in ethnic violence since May 2023, with deadly clashes, mass protests, and widespread displacement leaving communities on edge. The conflict has drawn national attention, prompting the Indian government to send thousands of troops
Starting January 2026, businesses selling important items like groceries, medicines, and fuel will have to accept cash payments from customers—unless they get a special exemption. This new rule is part of a government plan to ensure that people who still rely on cash can continue using it for essential purchases,
The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency is stirring up big questions, especially about the future of the Middle East. His first term showed us a bold, unconventional approach to foreign policy, and many wonder what his second term will mean for the region. Will it lead to
