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US military says it destroyed 2 small Iranian boats trying to steal a sea droneThe US military destroyed two Iranian boats attempting to seize a drone ship. This incident occurred in waters off Iran, escalating recent ...
Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO saysThe six-month U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion through August 1, with expenses projected to rise by $3 billion monthly, the Congr...
‘Woman Unknown’ wins Venice’s Golden Lion as Mathilde Arcel takes best actressDanish film 'Woman Unknown' secured the Golden Lion at Venice. Mathilde Arcel also won best actress for her role in the drama. John Malkovi...
World’s biggest handshake at BRICS: Can it shake the world order?Modi, Xi and Putin’s BRICS meeting carries symbolic weight, but its impact will depend on deliverables. An expanded, divided BRICS faces in...
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP winsPresident Donald Trump pledged $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans win elections. This extraordinary promise would cost over one ...
Taiwan Strait conflict could eclipse World War Two economic impact: USA U.S. diplomat warned that Taiwan Strait conflict would impact the global economy more than World War Two. He stated the upcoming U.S.-Chi...
Taiwan Strait conflict could hit global economy harder than World War Two, US envoy warnsA US diplomat warned of a Taiwan Strait conflict's severe global economic impact. He stated that any conflict would surpass World War Two's...
- EU seeks to reassure a Trump-rattled Greenland with promise of a new partnership and investment
Greenland is set to receive a significant boost from the European Union, which is ready to invest heavily in various development projects. ...
From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatChina is rapidly advancing humanoid robot research for potential military deployment. Military institutions are testing these robots agains...
From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatTwo days after the Games ended, the People's Liberation Army's official newspaper drew its own conclusions from the show. The PLA Daily cal...
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on FridayThe Indian stock market closed lower Thursday, with Sensex down 417 points and Nifty falling 41 points, pressured by high oil prices, bond ...
US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions: Scott BessentUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will impose sanctions on another bank this week as Washington intensifies...
Bitcoin falls 30% as Google, gold and defence stocks outperform since 2020: ReportGoogle emerged as the best-performing asset in a Taurex study, gaining nearly 291% between 2020 and August 2026, while Bitcoin fell 30%. BA...
Canada is bolstering its defense industry as US relations fray. A boom is on for local contractorsCanada is strengthening its economic self-sufficiency by reducing reliance on American military suppliers. New defense funding is driving i...
Tariffs first, electricity and critical minerals next: Canada may hit the US without hurting itselfCanada is preparing targeted retaliatory tariffs after trade talks with the United States collapsed and President Donald Trump threatened 5...
Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguidedPresident Zelenskyy detailed his dispute with the dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He cited misguided actions and problematic d...
US Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for nowUS Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily allowed construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom to continu...
As Luckin expands globally, can China’s coffee brand succeed where its soft power has struggled?China’s coffee boom is helping Luckin overtake Starbucks, with its low prices, app-based convenience and local flavours driving rapid growt...
Taiwan proposes record USD 35B defence budget for 2027 as China's military pressure growsTaiwan plans a record defense budget to counter China's military threats. This significant increase signals intensified efforts to deter po...
Stars and Stripes publisher to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadershipStars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer Jr. announced his retirement, citing differing philosophies with Pentagon leadership. This move fol...