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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Former Harvard President L. Summers Will No Longer Teach at the University Due to Links with J. Epstein

Former Harvard President Lawrence Summers has announced he will resign from his professor position at the university due to ongoing document reviews related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 08:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haddad says his departure date from the Treasury depends on a meeting with Lula and a trip to the U.S.; minister meets with the president this Thursday

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad stated that his potential departure from the treasury position is contingent upon a meeting with President Lula and a forthcoming trip to the United States.

Feb 26 • 00:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary Summers to Depart From Harvard Over Epstein Issues

Lawrence Summers, the former US Treasury Secretary, is set to resign from his teaching position at Harvard University due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, who was implicated in sex crimes.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Larry Summers to resign from Harvard over Epstein ties

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers announces his resignation from Harvard University amid scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 19:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

US authorizes resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba amid fuel crisis

The US Treasury Department has authorized companies to seek licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba to alleviate the island's severe fuel shortage.

Feb 25 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary to Leave Harvard Due to Ties with Epstein

Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has resigned from his teaching position at Harvard amid revelations of deeper ties to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known.

Feb 25 • 18:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary Resigns from Harvard Due to Links with Jeffrey Epstein

Lawrence H. Summers has resigned as director of Harvard's Mossavar-Rahmani Center due to connections with Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of related documents by the US government.

Feb 25 • 17:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Affair: Larry Summers, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, resigns from his position at Harvard

Larry Summers has resigned from Harvard University after facing scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 17:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New case in the aftermath of the Epstein scandal

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from Harvard University due to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary resigns as Harvard professor due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein

Larry Summers has resigned from his position at Harvard University due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, as confirmed by the institution.

Feb 25 • 17:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The US issued guidelines regarding resale licenses for Venezuelan oil for use in Cuba

The US Treasury Department announced a favorable policy for applications regarding the resale of Venezuelan oil to be used in Cuba, focusing on transactions that help the Cuban people.

Feb 25 • 17:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Epstein Case: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Resigns from Harvard

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has announced his resignation from his position as a professor at Harvard University amid controversy over his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 17:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Mencho’'s son-in-law would be the successor of the CJNG: US puts Julio Alberto Castillo, ‘El Chorro’, in the spotlight

The U.S. Treasury Department identifies Julio Alberto Castillo Rodríguez as a potential successor to ‘El Mencho’ of the CJNG, highlighting his influence and criminal activities.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

U.S. Treasury Secretary Calls for Adherence to Trade Agreements and Warns of 'Access Block' Threats

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Verzuth stressed the importance of countries honoring their trade agreements, while discussing potential repercussions for non-compliance.

Feb 21 • 01:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sale of Venezuelan Oil Ship to Houston; Trump Calls it 'Fantastic'

US President Donald Trump praised the shipment of 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil to Houston, calling it 'fantastic' for Venezuela.

Feb 21 • 00:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. Treasury supports the use of tariffs as a trade weapon

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the use of tariffs as a negotiation tool under President Trump, despite recent Supreme Court rulings limiting their application.

Feb 20 • 22:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Treasury Secretary defends Trump and states: Revenue from tariffs will not decrease in 2026

The US Treasury Secretary asserts that tariff revenue will remain unchanged in 2026 despite a Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs.

Feb 20 • 21:25 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

US Treasury Secretary: The Court Has Removed Trump's Influence

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent states that the Supreme Court has eliminated Trump's influence concerning illegal tariffs in an interview with Fox News.

Feb 20 • 21:19 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Sudan: US Treasury sanctions three FSR commanders 'for atrocities committed in El-Fasher'

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on three commanders of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan for their involvement in genocide and other crimes during the siege of El-Fasher.

Feb 20 • 12:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

US Weakens CJNG: US Treasury Sanctions Puerto Vallarta Tourist Complex

The US Treasury has sanctioned a Mexican tourist complex and a network tied to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) due to alleged involvement in a timeshare fraud scheme.

Feb 19 • 18:09 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

What is Kovay Gardens, luxury complex linked to CJNG and accused of tourist fraud by the US?

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned the Kovay Gardens resort, linking it to a timeshare fraud scheme associated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Feb 19 • 17:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is 'El Tolín', brother-in-law of 'El Menchito' targeted by the US for a CJNG fraud scheme in Nayarit?

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on individuals linked to a fraud scheme controlled by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Nayarit, including José Luis Gutiérrez Ochoa, alias 'El Tolín.'

Feb 19 • 16:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From 'El Tolín' to 'El Tagayas': Who are the alleged CJNG operators accused by the US of time share fraud in Nayarit?

The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) for a network involved in time share fraud in Nayarit, Mexico.

Feb 19 • 16:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: U.S. Freezes Assets of 8 Nigerians Over Alleged Cybercrime, Boko Haram, ISIL Ties

The U.S. has sanctioned eight Nigerians for alleged connections to terrorism and cybercrime, announcing asset freezes through its Treasury Department.

Feb 17 • 05:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

T-Bond, China Accelerates Its Withdrawal. Now Only 31% Is in Foreign Hands

China is gradually pulling back from U.S. Treasury bonds, reducing its holdings significantly amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is Trump’s Treasury Department Breaking Up? Sanctions Chief to Resign After Friction with Bessent

John Hurley, a key figure in U.S. sanctions, is set to resign from his position amid internal tensions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Feb 16 • 03:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Children of alleged Mexican drug traffickers studied at elite school in Florida, according to US Treasury

A report by the US Department of the Treasury reveals that the children of at least two alleged Mexican drug traffickers attended the IMG Academy in Florida between 2018 and 2022.

Feb 15 • 04:31 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sons of drug lords, elite athletes? US sanctions sports school for housing 'heirs' of two cartels

The IMG Academy in Florida faces sanctions from the U.S. Treasury for allegedly enrolling the children of Mexican drug cartels.

Feb 15 • 01:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington licenses five oil companies to return to Venezuela

The U.S. Treasury has granted licenses to five oil companies to resume operations in Venezuela to increase the country’s oil production after a series of sanctions.

Feb 13 • 14:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Besent: Congress must vote in spring on cryptocurrency regulation bill

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent emphasized the necessity for Congress to pass a federal cryptocurrency regulation bill called the Transparency Act this spring to stabilize the market during turbulent times.

Feb 13 • 13:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Slight increase in gold prices: Know today's prices in Egypt on Wednesday

Gold and silver prices have seen a slight increase today in Egypt amid decreasing yields on US Treasury bonds.

Feb 11 • 05:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Gold and silver rise with decline in US Treasury yields

Gold and silver prices increased following a drop in US Treasury yields after retail sales data indicated a slowdown in the economy.

Feb 11 • 03:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

U.S. Treasury relaxes restrictions for U.S. oil companies to operate in Venezuela

The U.S. Treasury has eased restrictions for American companies to engage in the Venezuelan oil market under strict conditions to prevent benefits to the Venezuelan government.

Feb 11 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

US authorizes exploration and production of oil and gas in Venezuela

The US Treasury Department has issued a general license allowing for the provision of goods, technology, software, or American services for the exploration, development, or production of oil and gas in Venezuela.

Feb 10 • 23:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

US issues license authorizing oil and gas exploration and production in Venezuela, according to Treasury

The US Treasury has issued a general license permitting American companies to explore and produce oil and gas in Venezuela, following recent political changes.

Feb 10 • 23:07 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Treasury chief says US seeks ‘fair’ China competition, eyes Latin America realignment

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasizes the need for fair competition with China while strengthening economic ties with Latin America.

Feb 10 • 22:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Bicent: We do not want to decouple the US and China, but to reduce its risks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bicent stated that the US does not seek to decouple its economy from China, but rather aims to mitigate the risks associated with that relationship amid ongoing competition between the two largest economies.

Feb 10 • 18:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump Accounts touted as antidote to ‘anti-capitalist’ ideology, financial illiteracy gripping US: regulator

The U.S. Treasury regulator claims 'Trump Accounts' will enhance financial literacy and counter anti-capitalist views.

Feb 10 • 18:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Besant: The US and China could have a very productive relationship

US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant stated that the relationship between the US and China could be very productive and welcomed China as a competitor.

Feb 10 • 16:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'We do not demand a cut in interest rates, just an open mind,' says US secretary about new Fed president

Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, emphasized that the selection of Kevin Warsh as the new Fed president prioritizes open-mindedness over pressure for interest rate cuts.

Feb 10 • 16:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The World's Safest Asset Is No Longer Safe

Financial circles are increasingly questioning the belief that China's massive holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds can destabilize the American financial system, as China significantly reduced its holdings in recent years.

Feb 10 • 06:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Yen rises, briefly hitting 155 yen per dollar amid reports of China advising to curb US Treasury purchases

The Japanese yen strengthened to around 155 yen per dollar as China reportedly advised banks to limit their purchases of US Treasury bonds.

Feb 9 • 22:11 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

China calls on banks to limit exposure to US debt – Bloomberg

China has advised its banks to limit exposure to US government debt due to escalating market volatility and geopolitical risks.

Feb 9 • 16:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Trump's Finance Minister Makes Clear Statement to Future Central Bank Chief

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocates for continued loose monetary policy under the upcoming Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh.

Feb 9 • 07:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

China urges its banks to reduce holdings of US Treasury bonds

China has advised its financial institutions to diminish their holdings of US Treasury bonds due to concerns over market volatility and concentration risks.

Feb 9 • 07:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

China to Banks: Limit Exposure to US Treasury Bonds Now

Chinese regulatory authorities are signaling increased caution to the banking system, asking for a reduction in exposure to US Treasury bonds.

Feb 9 • 06:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

American Bonds: Why They Scare Trump and Constrain Europe?

A recent conflict between President Trump and European allies over Greenland highlights the influence of American stock markets on U.S. policies.

Feb 9 • 02:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen congratulates Prime Minister, State Department expresses enthusiasm for continued cooperation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her party's electoral victory, highlighting the strong U.S.-Japan alliance and future cooperation.

Feb 8 • 23:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

U.S. Treasury: If Japan is strong, the U.S. will also be strong in Asia

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Vesser commented that Japan's victory in the election signifies a stronger strategic position for the U.S. in Asia.

Feb 8 • 21:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Treasury secretary predicts blockbuster 2026 for US economy as Dow hits historic milestone

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent forecasts a robust U.S. economy in 2026, attributing economic gains to President Trump's policies amidst mixed political reactions.

Feb 8 • 20:06 UTC

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