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Months into the US-led conflict with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeks additional funding as munitions stockpiles dwindle and economic costs rise.
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Pete Hegseth informs Senate of war expenses as regional tensions persist and US-Lebanon flights resume after four decades.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 1:04 PM
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Andy Biggs, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, secured the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, setting up a competitive race against Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November 2026.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 11:56 AM
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At a Capitol Hill hearing on July 22, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confronted Democratic senators over U.S. leadership in the ongoing conflict with Iran and criticized their reluctance to fund military efforts amid a record $1.5 trillion budget request.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 11:27 AM
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The Federal Communications Commission’s new auction aims to unlock over 400 megahertz of valuable mid-band spectrum, potentially adding $264 billion to GDP and supporting 1.5 million jobs.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:57 AM
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The vessel, potentially the world’s largest of its kind, signals China’s expanding capacity to sustain naval operations far from home amid regional tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:21 AM
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Explosions were heard over Tehran and fires reported in Behbahan as the US military continued its missile attacks on Iran for the 11th consecutive day.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 AM
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The agreement could enable Saudi Arabia to produce fuel for civilian nuclear reactors, raising concerns about potential nuclear weapons development.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 8:27 AM
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The latest figure marks an increase from earlier estimates, while some experts suggest the total cost could be much higher.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 8:18 AM
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Tensions persist as the United States and Iran engage in a 10th consecutive day of conflict, complicating ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 22, 2026, 6:43 AM
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade targeting Saudi Arabian exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over escalating disruptions in a key global shipping route.
ABC Australia News | Jul 22, 2026, 4:54 AM
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Marco Rubio cautions that Iranian control and toll charges on the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous global precedent threatening freedom of navigation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 4:49 AM
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Former President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is not finished with Iran and suggested an underground nuclear site could be the next military focus.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 4:40 AM
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The US continues military actions targeting Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump threatens an attack on an underground nuclear facility.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 4:34 AM
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At a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the Iran war cost at $37.5 billion so far and requested $67 billion in supplemental funding as the conflict intensifies.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 3:49 AM
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The latest UN report shows a decrease in global hunger in 2025, yet warns that food insecurity remains widespread and progress toward ending hunger by 2030 is fragile and uneven across regions.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 3:43 AM
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the rising cost amid renewed bombings and political tensions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 3:02 AM
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The US Federal Communications Commission proposes blocking drones with advanced capabilities, citing national security concerns and extending component exemptions until 2028.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 2:56 AM
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US President Donald Trump threatens heavy bombing of Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating regional conflict.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:09 AM
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In response to threats of a naval blockade by Yemen's Houthis, Asian refiners are redirecting Saudi crude shipments through the Suez Canal and around Africa, increasing transit times and costs.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 7:10 PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to deepen negotiations after US President Donald Trump orders 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:45 AM
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims attacks on US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews | Jul 21, 2026, 6:48 AM
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Renewed US attacks on Iran have closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher. With US reserves depleted, China declines to deploy its strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize the market.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 12:43 AM
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Following the deaths of three US troops in Iranian strikes, Democrats call on President Trump to halt the escalating conflict with Iran.
Guardian US | Jul 20, 2026, 10:28 PM