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24 results for “war costs”
Military / WarBehind The Veil
India Ups Its Ukraine War Diplomacy
India is stepping up diplomacy around the war in Ukraine. Its ties to both Moscow and Kyiv make it a potential mediator.
- 9 min
- India
World TradeThe Veil
Canada’s ambassador warns Trump tariffs are driving up costs, threatening U.S. investment
Canada’s ambassador warns that Trump’s tariffs are raising costs and threatening U.S. investment as trade negotiations remain difficult.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump: Iran War ‘Effectively Over’ Militarily After Qatar Talks
After Qatar talks, Trump said Monday that Iran's military was effectively defeated and another U.S. offensive appeared unlikely.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
America’s war on the ICC
The Trump administration has imposed further sanctions on the International Criminal Court. The targets, terms and official rationale were not provided.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
How a World War I Crackdown Predicted ICE
A new graphic novel argues that a World War I-era crackdown foreshadowed aspects of U.S. immigration enforcement today.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s Next Trade War Could Be With Congress
Lawmakers want to reclaim authority over Trump's unpopular tariffs, raising the prospect of a dispute over who controls U.S. trade policy.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
China Won’t Bail Out Trump’s Lost War
Beijing appears cautious on Iran, but the report documents no refusal to help the US or change in Chinese policy.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran Is Talking Peace but Preparing for War
A Nov. 3 signal portrays Iran as talking peace while hedging against possible conflict after U.S. midterms. Trump's plans remain unspecified.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Reigniting War With Iran Would Be a ‘Huge Gamble’
A dispatch examines the risks of renewed war with Iran amid an expert's warning of profound U.S. military readiness concerns. No decision is confirmed.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Riots loot stores in Frankfurt as European youths protest living costs and military service
Stores were reportedly looted and barricades set on fire in Frankfurt amid protests across Germany over living costs and education.
- 7 min
- Germany
Military / WarThe Veil
US oil companies tripled profits during Iran war – NYT
The 50 largest US oil companies nearly tripled their earnings during the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to data compiled by The New York Times.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimate
The U.S. military has spent more than $47 billion on the war in Iran, Reuters reports, citing a Pentagon estimate.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran War Updates: Trump envoy says war could last another year as oil prices continue rising
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. hopes Tehran will negotiate sooner, even as he says the war could last another year and oil prices continue to rise.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Where the Saudi-Houthi War Stands Now
An Oct. 8, 2026 signal reports increased Houthi strikes on Saudi airports and oil facilities, but provides no confirmed attack dates, damage or casualties.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Lavrov destroys BBC’s ‘hybrid war’ play (VIDEO)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov disputes the BBC's description of Russian conduct as “hybrid war” in a video. When and where he spoke is unclear.
- 6 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Why Nobody Can End the War in Ukraine
A Kyiv-anchored analysis examines why a desire to stop the fighting may not be enough to reach and sustain peace in Ukraine.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
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
Trump defends Iran war at UN General Assembly
At the UN in New York, Trump vowed to annihilate Iran, raising diplomatic tensions and market risk as allies and rivals gauge potential policy shifts.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump to address U.N. amid tensions with allies, war with Iran and Russia-Ukraine war
At UNGA in New York, Trump’s speech will be parsed for shifts on Iran and Ukraine, alliance commitments, and energy security as leaders meet.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
UN probe finds US likely committed Iran war crimes
UN report cites strikes on a school and sports center, urging transparent inquiries, accountability, and reparations as scrutiny intensifies in Washington.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Fresh Houthi Strikes Inject New Uncertainty Into Iran War
New Houthi attacks tied to Yemen unsettle Iran–Israel talks, lift oil prices, and delay dialogue as Tehran weighs de-escalation or leverage.
- 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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran war largely ignored at the Republican midterm convention
At the U.S. GOP midterm convention, leaders largely avoided Iran war specifics, favoring domestic themes as Trump and officials offered brief mentions.
- 7 min
- United States