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Oct 28, 2026

Iran war cost rises to $47.1 billion, Pentagon told lawmakers

WASHINGTON — The cost of the war in Iran rose to US$47.1 billion through Oct 16, with bombs, missiles and other munitions accounting for more than 60% of the expenses, the Pentagon told Congress last week. Even with President Donald Trump holding back on restarting major combat operations, at least for now, the Pentagon still incurred about $3.5 billion in additional costs in the roughly...


"This Is America. Back Up": US, Cuba Officials' Shouting Match At UN. Watch
Oct 28, 2026

"This Is America. Back Up": US, Cuba Officials' Shouting Match At UN. Watch

As Waltz was detailing years of alleged corruption by the socialist government, members of the Cuban delegation began to slam on their designated table.


Why Is Halloween Candy So Expensive?
Oct 28, 2026

Why Is Halloween Candy So Expensive?

The average cost of a 100-piece bag has jumped 71 percent in the last five years. Consumers are thinking twice about what they’ll spend.


Oct 28, 2026

Bolsonaro ally denies knowledge of senator’s plan to flee Brazil

Flavio Bolsonaro’s former campaign manager says the senator did not inform him that he planned to flee Brazil.


Israel election results live: Netanyahu faces calls to quit as exit polls point to deadlock with Eisenkot bloc
Oct 28, 2026

Israel election results live: Netanyahu faces calls to quit as exit polls point to deadlock with Eisenkot bloc

Neither prime minister ‌Benjamin Netanyahu nor ‌his main ⁠rival Gadi Eisenkot on track for a ‌majority


Small countries need more cooperation with companies, NGOs in fractured world: Teo Chee Hean
Oct 28, 2026

Small countries need more cooperation with companies, NGOs in fractured world: Teo Chee Hean

As multilateral cooperation becomes frayed, polylateral arrangements can help support global cooperation in key areas such as AI guardrails, said Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean on Wednesday (Oct 28).


Iran hasn't tried to repair nuclear facilities damaged in US strikes, UN nuclear chief says
Oct 28, 2026

Iran hasn't tried to repair nuclear facilities damaged in US strikes, UN nuclear chief says

During a UN Security Council meeting, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi urged Iran to give inspectors access to all nuclear sites, including those damaged in the military attacks


Oct 28, 2026

Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it

BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - President Donald Trump may be facing a political pounding at the US midterm elections next month — but in Europe expectations are low that a big Democrat win would change much.


Oct 28, 2026

Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore

SINGAPORE - The pounding of running shoes echoes through a Singapore shopping mall as fitness enthusiasts desperate to exercise take refuge from choking haze.


Oct 28, 2026

Japan allocates 5.33 million yen in reserve funds for Princess Akiko's allowance increase

TOKYO -- The Japanese government decided at a Cabinet meeting on Oct. 27 to allocate 5.33 million yen (roughly $33,700) from reserve funds to cover an


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