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Iran war's cost grows to $43.6 bn, weapons bill hits $28.1 bn: US military

US Central Command's latest estimate puts the conflict's cost through September 3 at $43.6 billion, up from $38 billion through August 1, according to the CBO

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, opens door to new tariffs on oil buyers

The new law gives Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, including India and China, as Washington seeks to pressure Moscow

Paramount, states may settle Warner Bros. deal case as soon as this weekend

Terms under discussion include independent monitoring of CNN's content and commitments on theatrical releases as Paramount seeks to clear a key hurdle to its $110 billion acquisition

US-Greenland deal to be signed next week, needs Parl approval: Denmark

Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen said the agreement recognises Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity and upholds the right to self-determination

Trump to make deal with Denmark to build US military presence in Greenland

The agreement, which still requires parliamentary approval, keeps Greenland under Danish sovereignty while allowing the US to expand its military presence and address security concerns

Anthropic quietly sets up biology lab as it ramps up AI drug programme

At a time when fears of AI are gripping the public, the startup has built a wet lab, or place for physical experiments, in the San Francisco Bay Area

16 policemen among 21 killed in suicide blast at mosque in northwest Pak

According to police, an attacker rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the mosque premises, following which an exchange of fire with armed militants took place.

India, Nepal discuss ways to facilitate legitimate trade and transit

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held here on September 16-17, 2026

PM Modi, UAE Prez discuss West Asia, strategic partnership in phone call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the two leaders exchanged views on West Asia

Saudi Aramco halts crude supplies to Indian refiners after pipeline attack

The East-West pipeline was shut after drone attacks, disrupting a key Saudi supply route as crude flows from the Gulf region remain under pressure

Nepal flash floods death toll crosses 1400, over 6,100 people still missing

Six bodies were recovered from a tunnel at Nepal's Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project as rescue teams continued searching for missing people

Nestle weighing all options after Kremlin moves to seize Russia business

The maker of Nescafe coffee and KitKat chocolates said it took note of the decision, announced in a presidential decree on Thursday, and was assessing the situation

Aramco to boost exports from Hormuz to 60 million bbl in Sept, Oct: Traders

Chinese ​and South Korean refiners are among the top buyers of the spot supplies, while some volumes will be ‌going to India and ​Japan

Russia's wartime economy faces strain from debt, military spending

One key sign of stress is Russia's budget deficit and the government's efforts to find new sources of money. Putin has resorted to increasing value-added tax paid by consumers at the cash register

Disney names insider Adam Smith as chairman of streaming business

The ​company also ​named Joe Earley president of ​Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy, creating a new role focused on developing television franchises

Preparing to leave office, UN chief reflects on a world beset by problems

The world is deeply divided and the UN's most powerful body is paralysed when it comes to ending conflicts. But there's a way forward , says the United Nations top official

Trump moves ahead with F-35 sales to Saudi despite intelligence concerns

US intelligence agencies have warned in internal reports that China could acquire or steal US warplane technology if F-35 jets are sent to Saudi Arabia

Early voting begins in US midterms that could flip control of Congress

Friday marks the start of early voting in Virginia. Voters in a handful of other states, including Idaho, Minnesota and South Dakota, are able to cast absentee ballots in person

FAA waives emissions rules to let Boeing sell 35 additional 777F freighters

The waiver will allow Boeing to sell the planes for another three years after new emissions rules take ‌effect on January 1, 2028

Inside Turkey's stock market scandal as authorities rush to contain fallout

Turkey has frozen trading in funds and ordered 130 funds to be liquidated after a market sell-off; the central bank has also stepped in with more lira liquidity to limit further fallout