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...
A significant political figure is heading to Turkey to discuss a tough plan. Lindsey Graham, a key supporter of former US President Donald Trump, will meet with European leaders. The goal? To push for strict sanctions against Russia. This move is all about pressuring Vladimir Putin to negotiate peace in Ukraine. The European leaders are hoping these sanctions will be...
Iran's nuclear program is a hot topic. The United States has taken action by imposing new sanctions. Three individuals and a technology company linked to Iran's nuclear weapons research were targeted. This move comes as the U. S. is trying to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Iran. The sanctions focus on people and a company tied to the Organization of Defensive Inn...
Trump recently shook things up by hinting at stricter sanctions on Russia. He wants a ceasefire in Ukraine and a peace deal. He posted this on Truth Social. He said, "Russia is hitting Ukraine hard right now. I might impose big banking sanctions, tariffs, and more until a ceasefire and peace deal are reached. Russia and Ukraine need to talk now, before it's too late....
Russia's economy is feeling the heat. The U. S. Treasury recently hit Russia's oil industry hard. They targeted 183 vessels, mostly tankers, that were moving Russian oil around the world. This move has made it tough for Russia to sell its oil, especially to China and India. These countries were big buyers of Russian oil, but now they're looking elsewhere. Middle East...
The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Netherlands, found itself in a hot debate. The court's work and independence were threatened by new sanctions imposed by the Trump administration in the U. S. The ICC needs to stay independent and fair, so the court took a stand. The ICC was backed up by some of the U. S. 's closest friends in Europe. They...
First, let's talk about the strategies used against Nicolás Maduro's regime. They've tried to stop him with punitive economic sanctions, but that didn't work. Then, the Biden administration lightened some of those sanctions, hoping Maduro would behave better, but no luck there either. Last year's election? No effect. Why? Because Maduro has his own strategies. A 25 m...
Ukraine has caught two North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in the Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared this news on Telegram. These soldiers were injured but survived and are now talking to Ukrainian security services. This is a significant development as it's the first time Ukraine has claimed to capture North Korean troops since Russia ...
The Biden administration has recently unveiled its final military aid package for Ukraine, totaling $500 million. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was slated to reveal this figure at the last US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. This assistance comes as the White House prepares to impose additional sanctions on Russia by the end...
You know how sometimes you hear about hacking groups that cause trouble? Well, there’s this one in China called Flax Typhoon. They’ve been trying to get into government agencies to steal secret stuff. Recently, the US government said enough is enough and put sanctions on a Chinese company called Integrity Technology Group. Why? Because they think this company is help...