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24 results for “budget negotiations”
Military / WarThe Veil
France faces a fresh budget battle that threatens to topple another government as debt costs spiral
Rising debt costs and a fractious Assembly raise the stakes as France readies its finance bill, with OAT volatility and a confidence test looming.
- 7 min
- France
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month on Iran war, Congressional Budget Office says
Congressional Budget Office estimates ongoing Iran-related military spending at $2–$3B per month, totaling $38B, shaping budget and oversight talks.
- 6 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran War could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
CBO reports $38B spent Feb. 28–Aug. 1 on Iran war operations, averaging $2B monthly, informing budget debates as conflict continues into late Q3 2026.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Anthropic CEO likens AI fight with China to Cold War, seeks 'disarmament negotiations'
Dario Amodei likens U.S.–China AI rivalry to a Cold War and calls for arms‑style limits to slow frontier AI, proposing verification and risk thresholds.
- 8 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Taiwan passes annual budget after long delay, including drone spending
Legislative Yuan ends record delay, approving 2026 budget with added funds for drones and surveillance, enabling agencies to resume deferred projects.
- 7 min
- Taiwan
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Thune, Trump, Senate conservatives reach deal to set aside budget, SAVE America Act impasse
Late-night deal in Washington pauses budget resolution tied to the SAVE America Act, easing immediate tensions while talks continue.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump warns Iran will be hit 'really hard' if nuclear negotiations collapse again
From Washington, Trump warns Tehran of severe response if Strait of Hormuz and nuclear negotiations collapse, raising risks to shipping and energy markets.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
EU plugs budget hole with Google mega-fine — RT World News
Brussels will use a €4.6bn penalty on Google to cut member contributions, offering short-term relief amid Ukraine support and rising defense costs.
- 7 min
- European Union
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Closed-door outburst turns into victory for Trump’s Iran negotiations
Republicans unite to halt Democratic bid to curb Iran powers, giving the White House a procedural win as U.S.-Iran talks near.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance heads abroad for Iran negotiations, and a cheating scandal hits India: Weekend Rundown
Vance holds back‑channel Iran talks in Geneva as India’s exam-cheating crisis spurs protests, court moves, and policy pressure amid fragile markets.
- 7 min
- Switzerland
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to join Kushner and Witkoff for new round of Iran negotiations
Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for backchannel U.S.–Iran negotiations on sanctions relief, de‑escalation, and oil flow assurances.
- 7 min
- Switzerland
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vice President JD Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran negotiations
Vice President JD Vance leaves Maryland for Switzerland to join U.S.–Iran negotiations amid regional tensions and scrutiny over de-escalation aims.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The U.S.-Iran negotiations have been chaotic. But the confusion has only grown since the MOU was signed.
Competing readouts and unclear timelines sow confusion after a Washington-signed MOU, as verification, sequencing, and guarantees remain unsettled.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S.-Iran negotiations postponed as Netanyahu blasts Hezbollah over apparent attacks
Backchannel talks were postponed amid Israel–Hezbollah clashes, with Washington calling the delay tactical as risks rise along the Lebanon border.
- 7 min
- Lebanon
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil climbs as U.S.-Iran trade strikes while Trump says negotiations with Tehran underway
Crude gains after US reports downing Iranian missiles, while Trump says talks with Tehran are underway, highlighting Gulf risks and market volatility.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Watch: Pete Hegseth faces lawmakers' questions as he vies for $1.5 trillion defense budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine faced bipartisan questioning on Capitol Hill about the war in Ir
- 3 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran negotiations ‘deadlocked’ as Trump says ceasefire is ‘on life support’
President Trump warns the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is “on life support” after he rejected Iran’s response to his peace proposal. NBC News correspondents
- 3 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The problem with America's $1 trillion military budget
Rising unit costs, R&D, and supply-chain inflation push U.S. defense spending toward $1T, intensifying debates on oversight, trade-offs, and readiness.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report
Report says Sacramento officials knew of a $2B accounting error for months, raising transparency concerns and complicating California deficit talks.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance says US-Iran talks end without deal after 21 hours of negotiations
US Vice President JD Vance says intensive US–Iran talks ended without agreement after Iran rejected terms on nuclear assurances.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump's 2027 Budget Proposes $1.5 Trillion Defense Spending, 10% Domestic Cuts— Here's What To Know
New York unveils plan shifting funds to defense amid deficit concerns; markets and Congress brace for uneven impacts and tough negotiations.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
More Troops Arrive in Middle East as Trump Hails Iran Negotiations
Thousands of US troops deploy amid widening hostilities; Trump says Iran may ease blockade, signaling talks as shipping and energy risks rise.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
War on Iran during nuclear negotiations undermines the US’s ability to talk peace around the world − and the effects won’t end when Trump leaves office
Reported strikes amid Iran nuclear negotiations signal escalation, risking global trust in diplomacy and complicating future arms control efforts.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news'
Iran fires multiple missile barrages at Israel as Washington and Jerusalem confirm; Tehran dismisses Trump’s negotiation claims as fake news.
- 7 min
- Israel