live Pentagon official says U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far
A Pentagon official provided the first official estimate of the cost of the U.S. war in Iran on Wednesday (29 April), telling lawmakers that $25 bi...
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1. Shelling resumes at Thai-Cambodia border despite U.S. mediation
Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand has reignited, with both sides accusing each other of cross-border attacks, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said their leaders agreed to pursue a ceasefire. Over 130,000 residents have been displaced amid the deadliest border violence in over a decade.
2. KAAN fighter jets to be exported to Indonesia in record Türkiye defence deal
Türkiye has signed its largest-ever defence export agreement, selling 48 fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia. The $ multi-billion deal was inked at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul and includes joint production and technology transfer. Ankara also announced further defence cooperation with Jakarta on naval assets.
3. Kim Jong Un vows victory in ‘anti-U.S. struggle’ on Korean War armistice day
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un declared that the country would triumph in its confrontation with the U.S., marking the Korean War armistice anniversary. Pyongyang also highlighted growing military cooperation with Russia, including troop deployments and munitions support.
4. Trump and von der Leyen set for pivotal trade talks in Scotland
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland for high-stakes trade talks. With both sides indicating that a deal is near, the summit could produce the largest trade agreement of Trump’s presidency, amid threats of sweeping tariffs.
5. Russia claims gains in Dnipropetrovsk as Ukraine reports intense clashes
Russia’s defence ministry says it has captured two villages in eastern Ukraine, including Maliivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine has not confirmed the losses but reports heavy fighting around Pokrovsk in Donetsk. The renewed offensive follows recent Türkiye-hosted peace talks that yielded limited progress.
President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks.
A Pentagon official provided the first official estimate of the cost of the U.S. war in Iran on Wednesday (29 April), telling lawmakers that $25 billion had so far been spent on the conflict, most of it on munitions. Earlier, Donald Trump said that the U.S. had "militarily defeated" Tehran.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran that does not deal with its nuclear programme. Washington is insisting that any talks must address Iran’s nuclear activities.
The death toll from a train collision near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta rose to 14 women on Tuesday (28 April), with 84 people injured, after rescuers completed efforts to free passengers trapped in the wreckage, the state rail operator said.
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC+ on 1 May has put renewed focus on one of the most influential groups in global energy - and how its decisions can shape oil prices worldwide.
Two Jewish men have been stabbed in London in an incident that British police are treating as a terrorist attack.
Reversing a decade of restrictions, New South Wales has opened new areas for gas exploration in its remote west. The move reflects growing concern over future energy supply across Australia’s east coast.
Travel demand across China is expected to remain robust during the upcoming five-day Labour Day holiday starting 1 May.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 29th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita, has said the situation is “under control” in his first public remarks since a wave of coordinated attacks shook the country last weekend.
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