When Donald Trump first floated the idea of the ballroom he said it would cost US$200 million. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s ballroom project at the White House will cost as much as US$600 million, with more than half coming from taxpayers, The Washington Post reported Tu»»»

WASHINGTON, United States, June 16, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump's ballroom project at the White House will cost as much as $600 million, with more than half coming from taxpayers, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. Trump had previously estimated the cost at $400 million and repeat»»»

Ukrainian crews working with the M1 Abrams main battle tanks provided by the U.S. from September have reported various issues with the vehicles, according to a CNN report on May 29. Key among their concerns are technical glitches, such as the vulnerability of electronic components to condensation. »»»