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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
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Republicans recalibrate inflation and spending rhetoric amid Iran war, weighing security costs against affordability ahead of 2026 races.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump blames Kyiv for diesel costs amid Mideast oil crisis
In Kyiv, Trump urges Ukraine to halt refinery strikes, linking attacks to diesel shortages and market strain during a broader Middle East disruption.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says U.S. 'locked and loaded' to attack Iran as concerns grow over rising costs at home
From Washington, Trump signals readiness to strike Iran as fresh attacks reported; rising energy and defense costs stir concern at home.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump: Canada Will Be Tariffed for Costs of Smoke Pollution Blanketing U.S.
From Washington, Trump signals possible tariffs to recoup U.S. economic losses from Canadian wildfire smoke, raising U.S.–Canada trade tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Pentagon Seeks $80B to Cover Costs of US War With Iran
Washington pursues an $80B supplemental for Iran-related operations amid Senate moves to curb executive war powers, shaping costs and strategy.
- 6 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump-backed Moore wins GOP runoff for US Senate in Alabama, as Democrats focus on rising costs
Rep. Barry Moore secures Alabama’s GOP Senate nod, boosting Republicans’ fall map as Democrats press inflation and affordability in messaging.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump's 'War Of Choice' In Iran Is Driving Up Fuel, Grocery, Air Travel Costs, Nevada Senator Says:
From Tehran, Sen. Cortez Masto says Trump’s Iran “war of choice” is lifting fuel, grocery, and air travel costs, with Nevada tourism at risk.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Live Updates: Iran war's costs rise as Tehran warns Trump any new attack would bring "painful retaliation"
Iran cautions any new Trump-ordered strike will face painful retaliation as Hormuz risks, shipping costs, and regional tensions intensify.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Chevron CEO Expects Air Travel To 'Get Worse' Over The Next Few Weeks As Hormuz Crisis Pushes Fuel Costs
Chevron’s CEO says rising jet fuel costs from the Strait of Hormuz crisis could mean higher fares, capacity cuts, and added volatility in global travel.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
The Iran war collides with Mamdani's message on high costs: From the Politics Desk
Kristen Welker previews an interview with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the economic, political, and civil liberties costs of the expanding Iran war.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Keir Starmer: 'I'm fed up' with Trump and Putin affecting UK energy costs
UK PM links soaring energy costs to Trump, Putin, and Iran’s Hormuz shutdown as oil surges; Europe faces volatility, potential bills rise, and policy mo...
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
American Drivers Hit With $8.4 Billion In Extra Costs Since Iran War Began: 'Additional $240 Million Per
Average gas hits $4.10/gal, adding about $240M in daily costs since hostilities escalated, straining households and businesses nationwide.
- 7 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Free Buses, Real Costs. Inside Mamdani’s Socialist Dream to Shakeup Transit for New Yorkers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes fare-free buses for New York City, but the plan faces an $800 million annual funding gap and MTA coordination challenges.
- 6 min
- United States
Economy / MarketsThe Veil
China consumer inflation rises less than expected in January as producer price deflation persists
China's consumer inflation rose less than expected in January while the deflation in producer prices persisted.
- 6 min
- China