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Iran war has strained the Pentagon’s $1 trillion budget, as Hegseth seeks additional funding for the US military US War Secretary Pete Hegseth. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE The cost of the United States’ war in Iran has risen to $37.5 billion so far, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, as he faced sceptical lawmakers for … Read more
U.S. lawmakers and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, to be announced Wednesday, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear project to develop nuclear weapons.
Veteran actor dismisses health rumours, saying his blog reflected on Argentina’s final defeat, not his own condition Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has dismissed speculation about his health after a cryptic blog post led fans to believe he had been hospitalised and undergone surgery. Speaking to Variety India, the actor clarified that his remarks about “defeat” … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will kick off its campaign against Sri Lanka in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026 starting Wednesday at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, following India’s last-minute withdrawal from the tournament despite receiving comprehensive security assurances. Speaking to the media after the championship’s trophy unveiling ceremony, Pakistan Volleyball … Read more
From maps to mountains, the Tour de France route is a three-year masterpiece shaped by strategy, scenery and history. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: As cycling fans on the roadside and watching at home on television marvel at the stunning scenery on view at the Tour de France, organisers ASO are already planning the next editions of … Read more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent much of a meeting with China’s foreign minister discussing the summit, but did not bring up President Trump’s claims of election interference by China.
Daniel Siad, who was found dead on Monday, repeatedly introduced Jeffrey Epstein to young women, according to messages he exchanged with Mr. Epstein. Mr. Siad had denied wrongdoing.
[Jamieson Greer, the president’s top trade negotiator, told the Senate that the United States remained intent on tariffs as it prepared to replace duties the Supreme Court struck down.
Adding a curator, the Criterion Collection expanded its offerings and its vision of Black film. But auteurs continue to push the company on what inclusion means.
The vote on his fate comes just a week after Washington announced a renewed diplomatic campaign to dismantle the ICC International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan talks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands January 16, 2025. Photo: REUTERS Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will vote on Friday on … Read more