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Riyadh to Jeddah in 4 hours: Saudi Arabia Railways reaches critical stage in $7 billion Landbridge project” | World News

US has given at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since war in Gaza began, report says

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with President Donald Trump (Image credits: AP) WASHINGTON: The United States under the Biden and Trump administrations has provided at least $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel since the start of the Gaza war two years ago, according to a new academic study published Tuesday, the second […]

Shutdown enters Day 4 in US: How much is it costing taxpayers per day? Total bill hits $1.2 billion

The ongoing US government shutdown is costing taxpayers an estimated $400 million per day in wages for federal employees who are not currently working, according to data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released by the office of Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). As of Friday, the total cost has reached approximately $1.2 billion.“Schumer’s Shutdown Shenanigans […]

India’s Forex Reserves Fall by $2.33 Billion to $700.24 Billion | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, October 3 (Udaipur Kiran News): India’s foreign exchange reserves declined for the second consecutive week, falling by $2.33 billion to $700.24 billion during the week ended September 26, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. In the previous week, the reserves had dropped by $396 million, bringing […]

World’s first half-trillionaire: Elon Musk surpasses $500 billion net worth with Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI shaping the tech future | World News

Source: The Wall Street Journal Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has made history as the first person ever to surpass a net worth of $500 billion, highlighting his unrivaled influence in the global technology and business arena. This unprecedented milestone is driven largely by the soaring value of Tesla, his electric vehicle company, whose shares have […]

Over my dead body, says Soros’ son as Trump admin focuses on $23 billion charity

During a panel discussion featuring world leaders and philanthropists in New York on Thursday afternoon, Alex Soros said the $23 billion philanthropic organisation he leads would not cave to pressure from President Trump.Soros, the son of billionaire investor and Democratic megadonor George Soros, defiantly told attendees that the organisation had done nothing wrong and would […]

Trump admin proposes $6 billion arms sale to ally; package includes Apache helicopters, assault vehicles – report

FILE – President Donald Trump, left, stands with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the West Wing of the White House, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) In a renewed show of support for Israel, which faces growing global isolation over the Gaza war, the Donald Trump administration has notified Congress of […]

‘No basis’: Judge dismisses Trump’s $15 billion NYT lawsuit; gives 28 days to refile

US President Donald Trump (Leon Neal, Pool via AP) A federal judge on Friday threw out US President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, ruling that the complaint was not “legally sufficient.” US district judge Steven Merryday of Florida said the filing “failed to provide a proper basis” for the […]

Elon Musk buys Tesla shares worth $1 billion! Stock surges in pre-market trading; 2.5 million shares bought

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk purchased about more than 2.5 million shares worth $1 billion, according to a regulatory filing, reported news agency AP.The billionaire bought the stock indirectly through a trust on September 12, the filing showed. Tesla shares jumped as much as 7.3% before the start of regular trading, putting the stock […]

Who is Larry Ellison: Richest man in the world with more than $393 billion net worth | World News

“When people start telling you that you’re crazy, you just might be on to the most important innovation in your life,” Larry Ellison said in 2016. Fast forward to 2025, he is at the most important position in the billionaires’ world—the richest man on Earth with a staggering net worth of $393 billion. The 81-year-old […]