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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

US Budget for Iraq War: 'Will it become a trillion dollars?'

The Pentagon plans to request an additional $200 billion from Congress for the Iraq War, sparking internal tensions among Republicans regarding fiscal conservatism.

Mar 20 • 03:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

US Budget for the Iran War: "Will it Amount to a Trillion Dollars?"

The Pentagon seeks an additional $200 billion from Congress for the Iran war, igniting fiscal concerns among some conservatives.

Mar 20 • 03:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

"Money is needed to kill the bad guys": the Pentagon requests an additional $200 billion for the war in Iran

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking an additional $200 billion for military operations related to Iran, significantly surpassing aid given to Ukraine and highlighting the escalating nature of U.S. military involvement in the region.

Mar 19 • 17:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion for Continued War with Iran

The Pentagon has reportedly requested an additional $200 billion to bolster its budget in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Mar 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Pentagon's war with Iran demands 200 billion dollars, media claims

The Pentagon has submitted a budget request exceeding 200 billion dollars to the White House for continued funding of the war with Iran, according to a high-ranking source in the administration cited by the Washington Post.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Prolonged War? US Department of Defense Requests $200 Billion Budget for Iranian War Preparations

The US Department of Defense has requested over $200 billion in additional funding for military operations related to the ongoing conflict with Iran, highlighting concerns over budget allocations and military preparedness amid rising tensions.

Mar 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sánchez puts the Budget on hold due to the war: 'No one predicted it. It is serious. It is urgent.'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has indefinitely delayed the country's budget due to the unexpected war in Iran, emphasizing the urgency of addressing its consequences.

Mar 19 • 10:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez dismisses the promise to present the Budget in March without setting a new date

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces that the government will not present the budget in March as previously promised, citing the need to focus on a crisis plan due to the Iran war.

Mar 19 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Montero announces that the deficit closed at 2.5% in 2025 and expects Brussels to deactivate fiscal rules if the war prolongs

Spain's deficit for 2025 has been reported at 2.5% of GDP, as announced by Finance Minister María Jesús Montero, who highlighted compliance with EU commitments without budget cuts.

Mar 19 • 09:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Pentagon wants an additional four trillion for war with Iran

The Pentagon is requesting an additional four trillion dollars to fund its military efforts against Iran.

Mar 19 • 07:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Even a Drop of Oil is Crucial... Urgent Military Budget Adjustments are Needed'

President Yoon emphasizes the urgent need to secure oil and raw materials amid concerns over energy supply due to the situation in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 06:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sánchez prioritizes negotiating the response to the war and leaves the Budgets in the air

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is prioritizing negotiations regarding the government's response to the war in Iran, delaying discussions on the national budget for another year.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The War in Iran, the Fifth New Pretext for Sánchez to Fail in His Duty to Present Budgets

President Pedro Sánchez uses the Iran war as a rationale for delaying the presentation of Spain's state budget for the third consecutive year.

Mar 19 • 00:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: Washington Post reports a senior official in the US administration: the Pentagon requests a budget exceeding $200 billion for the war on Iran

The Pentagon has requested more than $200 billion for military operations against Iran, according to reports from the Washington Post.

Mar 18 • 20:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: Jim Chalmers promises more tax reform in budget as war threatens to send inflation past 5%

Australia has co-sponsored a declaration condemning Iran's attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, urging for the safe passage of seafarers and a stop to Iranian actions that threaten global energy stability.

Mar 18 • 19:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Chalmers pushes ambitious budget as Middle East war fuels inflation

Treasurer Jim Chalmers emphasizes the need for ambitious budget reforms in response to rising inflation driven by the Middle East conflict.

Mar 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government Appeals to the Responsibility of ERC to Have Budgets

The Catalan Government urges ERC to take responsibility for reaching a budget agreement, emphasizing the need to secure 9 billion euros in funding amid economic instability caused by the Iran war.

Mar 17 • 13:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Dong-yeon directs to prepare 'war supplementary budget'... 'proactive support for people's livelihoods and energy' in line with the government

Kim Dong-yeon, the governor of Gyeonggi Province, has initiated the preparation of a supplementary budget in response to the prolonged effects of the Middle Eastern war, emphasizing support for livelihoods and energy.

Mar 17 • 10:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Preparing Additional Budget for War... Considering Direct Support for Citizens at the Same Amount'

President Yoon Seok-yeol has ordered the preparation of an additional budget due to the prolonged war situation in the Middle East, alongside a review of energy-saving measures like a vehicle restriction system.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon asks the National Assembly to expedite war budget review

President Yoon has urged the National Assembly to quickly review the war budget in response to the increased difficulties faced by vulnerable communities following the outbreak of the Israel-Iran war.

Mar 17 • 01:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Essentials Have Become a Luxury: How Wars Reshape Family Budgets?

The article discusses how wars and crises not only affect nations but also deeply alter family budgets and lifestyles, leading to difficult financial decisions for ordinary families.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Here's how the May budget will be impacted by the war against Iran

The ongoing war against Iran poses significant challenges for Australia’s federal budget, prompting critical economic assessments.

Mar 13 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

A law inspired by Russia and military savings, when war is at the doorstep

The article discusses a law in Czechia that draws inspiration from Russian practices and the implications of military budget cuts amid the regional conflict.

Mar 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

The US spends 6 months of Brazil's military budget in 6 days of war

The first six days of the US conflict against Iran cost almost half of Brazil's annual military budget, amounting to $11.3 billion.

Mar 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Media: Tough actions are being prepared in the Kremlin

The Russian government is reportedly preparing for possible budget cuts of ten percent this year to address worsening budget deficits, without affecting military funding or social security.

Mar 12 • 20:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Reuters: Russia plans to cut 10% in all 'non-sensitive' expenditures in the 2026 budget

The Russian government is planning a potential 10% cut in all 'non-sensitive' budget expenditures, depending on oil price sustainability.

Mar 11 • 15:23 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Did the Mideast Conflict Just Rescue Russia’s War Budget?

The Mideast conflict may inadvertently bolster Russia's war budget by driving up oil prices beyond $70 a barrel, providing vital revenue amid ongoing sanctions.

Mar 11 • 14:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

83 Crores on Crabs Alone... Pentagon Spent Millions Before Iran War

The Pentagon reportedly engaged in significant spending, including $93 billion in September 2025 just before an anticipated military operation against Iran, raising concerns among taxpayers.

Mar 11 • 12:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Middle East: Israel increases defense budget

Israel plans to increase its defense budget by approximately 40 billion shekels (11 billion euros) to finance its war efforts against Iran, as announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Mar 11 • 06:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Executive Editor of SNV's Traces Relativizes Partisan Crimes: Do You Know How Much They Receive from the Budget?

Historian Milan Radanović has controversially relativized partisan crimes during and after World War II, sparking condemnation due to his association with a publicly funded institution in Croatia.

Mar 10 • 20:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

The U.S. has used ammunition worth $5.6 billion in two days of war, sources report

U.S. armed forces expended $5.6 billion worth of ammunition in just the first two days of the Iran war, raising concerns in Congress about the rapid depletion of military resources.

Mar 10 • 16:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israel raises defense budget by $13 billion to fund war with Iran

Israel plans to increase its defense budget by approximately $13 billion to support military operations against Iran.

Mar 10 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russia's budget has a billion-dollar hole - the only escape would be a prolonged war in Iran

Russia's oil and gas revenues have decreased nearly by half in the first two months of the year, with the budget deficit rising sharply as state expenditures remain high.

Mar 9 • 10:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

S. Jaishankar to make a statement in Rajya Sabha regarding the war in Iran, he will speak shortly

India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar is set to address both houses of the Indian Parliament regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran as the budget session resumes.

Mar 9 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Degel HaTorah and Shas Expected to Support Budget Even Without Conscription Exemption Law Due to War

The Haredi parties are expected to back the state budget for 2026 without linking it to a conscription exemption law, a decision driven by the current war situation in Israel.

Mar 8 • 14:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

First week of war: Five billion dollars cost for the US – Where will it reach

The first week of the war in Iran has cost US taxpayers over 5 billion dollars, a figure that is likely to continue rising, according to the Center for American Progress.

Mar 6 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"The strategic investment in Russia was a mistake that led to national catastrophe." Ukrainian experts on the consequences of the war with Iran

Ukrainian experts analyze how the US-Israel military confrontation with Iran can have wider implications for Ukraine, particularly in terms of oil prices and Russia's budget.

Mar 6 • 08:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

FT: The war with Iran is 'freezing' the Gulf billions - A review of investments is on the table

Gulf states may reconsider their foreign investments and future commitments due to budget pressures resulting from the Iran conflict.

Mar 6 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Trump's War Against Iran: A Long War Fills Russia's Budget Gaps

The article discusses the economic implications of a potential U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran for Russia, suggesting it may help alleviate financial strains from the war in Ukraine.

Mar 4 • 17:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Experts evaluate strictly: how rising oil prices will help Russia's war machine

Experts analyze the implications of rising oil prices on the Russian budget and its ability to sustain war efforts.

Mar 4 • 10:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Iran war oil price spike could cushion Alberta, Saskatchewan budgets

The rising oil prices due to the war in Iran may significantly benefit the budgets of Alberta and Saskatchewan by potentially easing projected deficits.

Mar 3 • 22:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

God of War fans fuming over 'low-budget' first look at Amazon's TV show

Fans of the video game series God of War are expressing their dissatisfaction over the first images released from Amazon's upcoming TV adaptation.

Mar 2 • 12:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The War on Iran: Israel Counts Its Losses and Budget Deficit Expected to Worsen

Israel is assessing the financial costs of its war with Iran, reporting initial damages while preparing for a significant budget deficit.

Mar 1 • 16:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Russia is caught in a trap, prestigious paper writes. In the 'death zone', one cannot survive forever

The Economist warns that Russia's economy is in a 'death zone' with declining export revenues and an unsustainable budget, exacerbated by continuous military expenditure amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 28 • 14:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

War also destroys the economy: when budgets shift from news to bullets

The article discusses how war alters not only military control but fundamentally restructures national economies by shifting budget priorities and affecting trade.

Feb 28 • 10:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Budget Shortage in Russian Provinces

Russia's regional budget deficit has surged to over €16 billion as of 2025, marking a historical high and revealing a growing financial crisis in several provinces.

Feb 27 • 05:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Five graphs show how Russia's economy and living standards are deteriorating after four years of war

The article discusses the deteriorating state of the Russian economy and living standards after four years of conflict, highlighting significant budget deficits and declining oil and gas revenues.

Feb 24 • 14:50 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Denmark's War Chest Soon Empty – Has Spent Over 500 Billion on Armament

Denmark has spent a historic amount on armament, depleting its military budget as it approaches significant limits while planning for future military spending.

Feb 23 • 08:22 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Denmark's War Chest is Almost Empty

Denmark's defense budget, following significant military increases due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is nearing depletion with only 9 billion kroner remaining.

Feb 23 • 07:55 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Ukraine War - Russia, today's news. EU: 'All countries must honor the political agreement on the loan to Kiev'. Zelensky: 'Russian mercenaries aimed to kill high-profile figures'

The EU has reached a unanimous political agreement to provide €90 billion in support to Ukraine's military and budget needs over the next two years, amidst concerns of Russian mercenary activities targeting high-profile Ukrainians.

Feb 21 • 23:02 UTC

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