Pentagon to Congress: In first 6 days of war, US spent over $11.3 billion

[ad_1] Pentagon officials told US lawmakers on Tuesday in a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill that they estimated the cost of the war against Iran had exceeded $11.3 billion in the first six days alone, according to three people familiar with the briefing.The estimate did not include many of the costs associated with the operation, […]

Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025: Pete Hegseth faces backlash; calls spending ‘completely unacceptable’

[ad_1] A newly released analysis of Department of Defense spending showed that the Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025 as officials moved to exhaust their budget before the fiscal year deadline, drawing criticism over luxury purchases as the US entered a costly conflict with Iran.According to a report by government watchdog Open The Books, […]

Lobster tails, Alaskan king crab: US department of defence spent $93.4 billion in one month on luxury items, claims report

[ad_1] The United States Department of Defence (DoD) spent $93.4 billion in September 2025, the final month of the fiscal year. The government watchdog described it as a “use‑it‑or‑lose‑it” spending spree, according to TMZ. The amount is the highest single‑month defence spending total since at least 2008 and includes a range of purchases, some of […]

India and Canada Sign $2.6 Billion Uranium Deal

[ad_1] New Delhi, March 2: India and Canada have signed a significant $2.6 billion uranium deal, marking a milestone in their economic partnership. The agreement was finalized on Monday at Hyderabad House in the national capital, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney. The uranium deal will ensure a […]

Trump Organization plans first Trump-branded luxury skyscraper in Australia worth $1.06 billion

[ad_1] The Trump Organization has signed an agreement to build its first skyscraper in Australia, marking a major step into the country’s property market. The deal was confirmed by local developers and is set to create what many expect to become Australia’s tallest building.The project is planned for the Gold Coast, a popular coastal city […]

Saudi Arabia: King Salman orders disbursement of SAR3 billion in Ramadan aid for households | World News

[ad_1] King Salman ordered over SAR3 billion in Ramadan aid for social security households/Image: SPA As Ramadan gathers pace, Saudi Arabia has announced the disbursement of more than SAR3 billion to social security beneficiaries, following a royal directive aimed at easing financial pressures during the holy month. Royal directive backed by Crown Prince The Custodian […]

Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman plans to donate his entire $48 billion fortune to a major philanthropic foundation | World News

[ad_1] Stephen Schwarzman, the co-founder and chief executive of global investment firm Blackstone, is preparing to transfer most of his estimated $48 billion personal fortune into a philanthropic foundation, according to documents reviewed by the Wall Street Journal. If implemented, the plan would significantly expand the Stephen A. Schwarzman Foundation and could place it among […]

Earth has just 5 billion years left: The shocking truth about our planet’s lifespan |

[ad_1] Planets are often described as ancient, unchanging worlds. Planets are born out of chaos, shaped by violent collisions and swirling dust. They grow, they evolve, and in their own way, they age. Some endure for staggering lengths of time. Others meet surprisingly dramatic ends. So what is the typical lifespan of a planet? The […]

MacKenzie Scott donates $26 billion in seven years, surpassing Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in lifetime giving

[ad_1] MacKenzie Scott donated $26 billion over the past seven years, including a record $7.2 billion in 2025, a pace of giving that makes her the third-largest philanthropist of all time by total lifetime donations, according to Forbes. Scott is a novelist and the former spouse of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. She has distributed the […]

Sheikh Mohammed unveils DH1 billion campaign to fight hunger this Ramadan | World News

[ad_1] Sheikh Mohammed launches AED1 billion Ramadan 2026 campaign to save five million children/image: X As Ramadan approaches, Dubai’s Ruler has placed the fight against child hunger at the centre of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Friday announced the launch of the “Edge of Life” campaign, an […]