A US Pentagon watchdog has confirmed that the Iran war has caused shortages in American weapons. The report said the US spent more than $22 billion on munitions from February to June. This led to “strategic inventory shortfalls” and delays in replacing weapons. The report also found $3.7 billion in equipment losses and $7.4 billion in other costs. Overall, the US spent $33.4 billion on the war through June 30. Several aircraft and 30 MQ-9 drones were destroyed. The findings challenge President Donald Trump’s claim that US ammunition supplies are “virtually unlimited.” The Pentagon is now working to increase production.  

Russia and Ukraine traded strikes on energy targets on Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump said both sides had agreed to stop such attacks. Russia launched around 200 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing two people. Petrol stations in Kyiv and energy sites in other regions were hit. Ukraine, meanwhile, struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukrainian forces also targeted drone production sites. Trump had said both countries agreed not to attack each other’s energy infrastructure. However, the latest strikes have raised fresh doubts over efforts to reduce fighting between Russia and Ukraine.  

Two sailors are missing after an oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, Oman said. Twenty-three crew members were rescued from the Panama-flagged 'El Gaia'. Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said a fire broke out in the ship’s engine room after the attack. The vessel was later towed towards an Omani port. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed the tanker hit a naval mine. However, the US military rejected the claim and said the vessel was hit by an Iranian missile and later by a drone. The incident adds to growing tensions in the key waterway used for global oil shipments.  

A US government watchdog report has revealed the heavy cost of America’s war with Iran. The conflict has caused major damage to US military bases across the Middle East. Dozens of American aircraft and drones were also damaged or destroyed. The report said the war created shortages in advanced weapons and exposed problems in replacing munitions. Damage to US diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE was estimated at $184 million. The State Department also spent more than $11 million evacuating around 9,000 Americans. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth earlier said the conflict had cost $37.5 billion.  

Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has defended ACC President Mohsin Naqvi amid the Asia Cup trophy row with India. Yousuf accused India of showing “arrogance” after the Indian women’s team refused to receive the trophy from Naqvi. “When national pride turns into arrogance, victory brings no reward,” Yousuf wrote on X. “No trophy, only heels on heads,” he added. India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to win the Women’s T20 Asia Cup for a record eighth time. The trophy was not presented after the match, with the ceremony delayed by nearly 45 to 50 minutes.  

The Supreme Court has given actor Rajpal Yadav a final two-week chance to deposit ₹2 crore in an ongoing financial dispute. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed doubts about Yadav’s past conduct in the case. “He’s perfect in doing drama and acting in Bollywood, he’s doing same thing in Court also,” the CJI said. Yadav’s lawyer assured the court that he would deposit ₹2 crore and provide surety for the remaining amount. The court continued his protection from arrest until October 5 but ordered him to surrender his passport. The dispute involves unpaid dues linked to his film *Ata Pata Laapata*.  

‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ has earned ₹194.38 crore at the box office in 12 days. The Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi and Divyenndu-starrer saw a drop in collections during the second week. The film opened with ₹25.75 crore and had a strong first week, earning ₹148.45 crore. Its second Monday collection stood at ₹5.5 crore. On Day 12, the film earned ₹4.18 crore, its lowest daily collection so far. Despite the midweek dip, the film is expected to cross the ₹200 crore mark by the end of this week. It is the first big-screen film from the popular ‘Mirzapur’ universe.  

Rabya Khan, mother of late actor Jiah Khan, has spoken after Sooraj Pancholi’s name appeared in the CBI FIR linked to Disha Salian’s death. “Disha deserves the truth, just as Jiah did,” she wrote on social media. Rabya questioned how crucial evidence was handled in both cases. She claimed lost or destroyed evidence could make a fresh investigation harder. She also questioned whether the alleged abetment in Jiah’s case was properly investigated. Jiah was found dead in 2013, and her death was investigated as suicide. Sooraj Pancholi was acquitted in 2023 due to lack of evidence.  

Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes on energy targets Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump said they had agreed to stop such attacks. Russia launched 200 drones overnight at Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing two people and striking petrol stations, energy and port infrastructure, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, struck an oil refinery in Syzran, Russia’s Samara region, along with drone production facilities in Taganrog and Oryol. The attacks came despite Trump’s announcement of an agreement to halt strikes on energy targets, casting fresh doubt on his peace push. The strikes showed both sides continuing attacks on strategic energy and military-related infrastructure, hours after the understanding. (PC: Times Now)

Saudi Arabia reportedly held talks with Israel, mediated by US Central Command, on intelligence support to counter Iran-backed Houthi attacks, according to Israeli outlet Walla, citing diplomatic sources. Riyadh’s request focused on intelligence to better understand Houthi military positions and assess potential operations. Bloomberg also reported Saudi Arabia approached Britain for help pushing the Houthis away from the Bab al-Mandab Strait and protecting oil facilities. Britain said it would work with partners to maintain regional stability. The Houthis have intensified attacks, including a drone strike on oil pipelines and pumping facilities that forced a partial operational halt. They recently captured Mokha and nearby islands, gaining greater leverage over the strategic waterway. (PC: AFP)