Iran War Costs Exceed $33.4 Billion: Pentagon Report
The U.S. war in Iran has cost over $33.4 billion in direct military expenses, but consumer impacts like fuel price spikes and economic strain have far…
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Trump Slips Further, GOP Candidates Trail Behind Democrats in 2028 Polls
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating remains steady at 40%, with strong disapproval from women, Democrats, and independents, according to a national poll released Thursday.
Australia’s Indigenous Population Revealed to be Up to Seven Times Larger Before Colonization
The findings, based on computer modeling and historical records, challenge long-held assumptions about the scale of colonial impact.
Kugou Music Expands Globally with Algorithm-Driven Strategy
In 2026, Chinese music platforms like QQ Music and Kugou are leveraging algorithmic analysis and local partnerships to expand globally, with a focus on Southeast Asia.
Pentagon Admits $22.3B Munitions Shortage in Iran War
The Pentagon admitted on September 15, 2026, that U.S.
Sokoto Govt Closes Mosque After Cleric Stabbing
The Sokoto State Government has closed the Lukuwa Jumu’at Mosque in Mabera, Sokoto metropolis, following the stabbing of cleric Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa after Friday prayers and…
James Wehr ID’d as Victim in California McLaren Crash That Killed Influencer
Two people were killed when a McLaren crashed into a tree and burst into flames overnight in Irvine, California, according to the Irvine Police Department.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Mail-In Voting Plan
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms, upholding lower court injunctions that prevent the Postal…
Indonesia’s Unsoed University Embroiled in Admissions Graft Scandal
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating admissions graft at Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed), where six officials, including the rector, were…
Ethiopia Reassigns Thousands of Tigray University Students Temporarily
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education announced on 14 September 2025 the temporary reassignment of Tigray University students to other public universities amid ongoing security…
Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: Stars Arrive at Peacock Theater
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards unfolded on September 14, 2026, at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, with Mariska Hargitay hosting a ceremony celebrating NBC’s 100th anniversary.
Xiamen Airlines Launches First African Route
Xiamen Airlines launches its first African route with weekly flights from Xiamen to Addis Ababa starting November 28, 2026, leveraging Ethiopia’s role as a regional aviation hub…