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Pentagon Says Iran War Costs $25 Billion, But Democrats Say It’s Closer to $1 Trillion
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from American lawmakers this week. In his first appearance on Capitol Hill since the war with
Trump Weighs New Military Strikes Against Iran to Break Ceasefire
President Donald Trump plans to review fresh military options against Iran on Thursday. According to 2 sources with direct knowledge of the plans, the president
Analysts Slash European Carbon Market Price Forecasts Amid Policy Shakeups
Financial analysts just slashed their price predictions for the European Union carbon market over the next few years. They blame the massive drops on changes
The Ripple Effect: How Conflict, Supply Chains, and Inflation Disrupt the Global Economy
You pull up to the gas pump, look at the numbers on the screen, and shake your head. A few minutes later, you walk through
United States and Japan Launch Joint Drone Manufacturing Plan to Counter China
The United States and Japan plan to launch a new manufacturing framework later this year. The two nations want to connect their top technology companies
Trump Praises UAE Decision to Leave OPEC Amid Conflict
President Donald Trump strongly backed the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday after the nation’s shocking decision to leave the global oil cartel, OPEC. Trump spoke
United Nations Condemns Iran for Executing Citizens During War
The United Nations human rights chief issued a severe warning about a growing crisis inside Iran. Volker Turk announced on Wednesday that Iranian authorities executed
Oil Prices Explode as Trump Extends Naval Blockade on Iran
Global oil prices exploded on Wednesday afternoon after peace talks in the Middle East collapsed. President Donald Trump ordered an extended naval blockade against Iran
US War in Iran Hits 25 Billion Dollar Mark as Gas Prices Soar
The United States has spent exactly 25 billion dollars on the ongoing war in Iran. A senior Pentagon official revealed this massive price tag on
Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar Fights to Unlock Frozen European Union Funds
Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar traveled to Brussels on Wednesday for a highly important mission. He sat down with European Commission President Ursula von
Putin and Trump Discuss Ceasefires During Long Phone Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump held a major phone call on Wednesday afternoon. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov shared the exact
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Collapses as US and Iran Standoff Continues
Only 6 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz over the last 24 hours. This narrow waterway usually handles massive global trade. The United States and
Tech Giants Rush to Buy Huawei Chips After DeepSeek V4 Launch
Demand for Huawei Ascend 950 chips is exploding across the technology industry. Major Chinese internet companies want to buy these artificial intelligence processors right away.
The Great Defense Debate: How Europe and NATO Are Redefining Global Security
For decades, the security of the Western world rested on a simple, unspoken agreement. The United States provided the military muscle, and Europe focused on
Peace Talks Stall as Trump Rejects New Iranian Proposal
Efforts to end the 2-month war between the United States and Iran stalled on Tuesday. United States President Donald Trump rejected the latest peace offer
United Arab Emirates Leaves OPEC to Pump More Oil
The United Arab Emirates will officially leave the OPEC oil cartel on May 1. This massive decision strips the powerful group of its status as
US President Donald Trump Hits Record Low Approval Rating as Gas Prices Soar
U.S. President Donald Trump just hit the lowest approval rating of his current term. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday shows that only 34
Ukraine Downs 33,000 Russian Drones and Expands Deep Strike Range
Ukrainian forces destroyed over 33,000 Russian drones in March, setting a brand new monthly record since the full-scale war began in February 2022. Defense Minister
Europe Plans Tough New Trade Rules to Fight Cheap Chinese Imports
The European Commission wants to fight back against Chinese trade threats. Leaders inside the powerful organization plan to use strict new tools to stop unfair
Australian Soccer Star Slams FIFA for Giving Trump a Peace Prize
Australian soccer star Jackson Irvine is extremely angry with FIFA. The 33-year-old midfielder says the global governing body completely ruined the credibility of the sport.
Taiwan Deploys Forces After Spotting Chinese Warships Near Penghu Islands
Taiwan’s defense ministry has reported the presence of two Chinese warships operating in the waters near the Penghu islands, located in the strategically vital Taiwan
Hezbollah and Lebanese Leaders Clash Over Direct Peace Negotiations
Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into a brutal Middle East war when the group fired rockets at Israel. The militant group launched these attacks to avenge the
Trump Reviews New Iranian Proposal but Keeps Strict Demands
United States President Donald Trump gathered his top national security aides on Monday to discuss a new peace proposal from Iran. The meeting focused entirely
EU Leaders Clash Over Massive Budget at Cyprus Summit
European Union leaders finally began serious talks on their massive 1.8 trillion-euro budget on Friday. They met at a special summit in Cyprus to figure