The United States has taken a bold step in its ongoing tension with the International Criminal Court. The State Department has announced sanctions on four ICC judges. This move is seen as a direct response to the court's investigations into U. S. military actions and the issuance of arrest warrants for high-ranking Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin...
The idea of U. S. companies returning to Russia after the Ukraine conflict seems far-fetched. Many companies left Russia after the 2022 invasion, including big names like Coca-Cola, Nike, and Ford. Now, there's talk about these companies coming back, but it's not that simple. The business landscape in Russia has changed dramatically since 2022. The Russian governmen...
The world watched as former US President Donald Trump took to social media to criticize Russian President Vladimir Putin. He claimed that without his involvement, Russia would have faced severe consequences. This statement came after Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, resulting in over 360 drones and missiles hitting the country and at least 12 death...
The diplomatic dance between the U. S. and Russia has taken a tense turn. A recent phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin seemed promising, but things have soured quickly. Putin promised to send a peace plan for Ukraine, but it's been over a week, and nothing has arrived. This delay has left Trump fuming and considering new sanctions on ...
The G7 finance ministers are set to meet in a Canadian mountain resort. This gathering might be more tense than usual. Why? Because of the tariffs put in place by the U. S. president. These tariffs could slow down economic growth in many of the countries attending, including Canada. The U. S. president has even suggested that Canada could become a state of the U. S. ...
The European Union and Britain have taken a bold step. They have imposed new sanctions on Russia. This move comes just a day after a phone call between Trump and Putin. The leaders talked about ending the war in Ukraine. However, the call did not produce any results. The new sanctions target Russia's "shadow fleet. " This fleet consists of around 200 ships. These sh...
The European Union is taking a stand. It's planning to hit Russia with new sanctions. The goal? To push Vladimir Putin into accepting a 30-day truce in Ukraine. This move comes despite the United States not joining in right now. It's a bold step, but it's not without challenges. Hungary is firmly against it, and there's a lack of teamwork with Washington. The EU's pl...
The British government made a bold move. It stopped trade talks with Israel and slapped sanctions on West Bank settlers. This happened after Israel's recent actions in Gaza and the West Bank. The U. K. is not happy with Israel's blockade of Gaza. This blockade has led to a serious food crisis. Even the U. S. , Israel's closest friend, has raised concerns. The Britis...
The European Union and the United Kingdom have joined forces to tackle Russia's shadow fleet. This fleet is a group of around 500 old ships. They are used to secretly move oil, gas, and even stolen Ukrainian grain. This move is part of a bigger plan to punish Russia for its actions in Ukraine. The EU has put sanctions on 189 ships from this shadow fleet. This means ...
Silence echoed from the Kremlin as the deadline for Ukraine's ceasefire demand came and went. This was a clear call for a 30-day ceasefire by Monday, May 12. The request came from Ukraine and its European allies, with a stern warning for Russia. If Russia did not agree, fresh sanctions were on the table. The U. S. and Ukraine have been pushing for...