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US Sanctions International Criminal Court President and Top LawyerPolitics

US Sanctions International Criminal Court President and Top Lawyer

The United States has imposed sanctions on the president and top lawyer of the International Criminal Court, as detailed in recent video coverage.

August 19, 2026|1
Bali Gym Owner Evicts Israeli Tourists Over Alleged IDF ConnectionsMiscellaneous

Bali Gym Owner Evicts Israeli Tourists Over Alleged IDF Connections

A Bali gym owner evicted three Israeli tourists after questioning them about their connections to the IDF, as captured in a circulating video.

August 19, 2026|1
Tragedy in Central Nigeria as Attackers Target VillagersBreaking News

Tragedy in Central Nigeria as Attackers Target Villagers

Attackers going 'house to house' killed 25 villagers in central Nigeria, according to recent reports.

August 19, 2026|1
US and South Korea Scale Back Joint Military Drills Following Trump OrderPolitics

US and South Korea Scale Back Joint Military Drills Following Trump Order

South Korea and the US have shortened their joint military drills following an unexpected order from US President Donald Trump to scale back the exercises. The decision has drawn attention to regional security dynamics and strained alliance expectations.

August 19, 2026|1
Lebanon Shifts Stance as Former Syrian Regime Officials Face Extradition RisksPolitics

Lebanon Shifts Stance as Former Syrian Regime Officials Face Extradition Risks

Lebanon is no longer a safe haven for former Syrian regime officials as authorities approve landmark extraditions to face trial in Damascus, sparking legal and human rights debates.

August 19, 2026|1
Scaling Back US-South Korea Drills May Fail to Woo Kim Away From ChinaPolitics

Scaling Back US-South Korea Drills May Fail to Woo Kim Away From China

A former US official describes the shift in relations with Syria as surreal, while experts debate the strategic impact of scaling back drills with South Korea regarding Kim and China.

August 19, 2026|1
Ousted Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Demands Wartime Elections in Major Challenge to President Volodymyr ZelenskyyPolitics

Ousted Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Demands Wartime Elections in Major Challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ousted former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections in Ukraine, posing a significant domestic challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid the ongoing conflict.

August 19, 2026|1
Why Coal Profits Are Surging Worldwide Amid the Iran War CrisisEconomy

Why Coal Profits Are Surging Worldwide Amid the Iran War Crisis

The war on Iran and the resulting disruption of oil and gas supplies have forced nations worldwide to fall back on coal, driving a major surge in consumption and profits for producers like South Africa's Thungela Resources.

August 19, 2026|1
US Unions and Advocacy Groups File Lawsuit to Block Restrictive Visa Rules for Foreign Students and JournalistsPolitics

US Unions and Advocacy Groups File Lawsuit to Block Restrictive Visa Rules for Foreign Students and Journalists

A coalition of US unions and advocacy groups has sued the federal government to block new visa restrictions that limit the stay of foreign students and journalists.

August 19, 2026|1
US Refineries Now Import Half of Venezuela's Oil Output, Senior Official RevealsEconomy

US Refineries Now Import Half of Venezuela's Oil Output, Senior Official Reveals

A senior US official revealed that the United States is now taking in half of Venezuela's oil output, following months of major political shifts and production adjustments.

August 19, 2026|1
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Sues Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Force ICE Agent ExtraditionPolitics

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Sues Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Force ICE Agent Extradition

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who faces assault charges for shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.

August 18, 2026|1
Deadly Israeli Strike in Gaza City Kills at Least Six Amid Stalled Ceasefire TalksPolitics

Deadly Israeli Strike in Gaza City Kills at Least Six Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks

An Israeli strike in Gaza City has killed at least six people and injured fourteen others as ceasefire negotiations remain stalled. The attack occurred amidst ongoing disagreements over disarmament and military withdrawal between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas.

August 18, 2026|1
US Federal Judge Clears Trump Administration to Revoke Deportation Protections for Thousands of EthiopiansPolitics

US Federal Judge Clears Trump Administration to Revoke Deportation Protections for Thousands of Ethiopians

A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with revoking deportation protections for more than 5,000 Ethiopians under the Temporary Protected Status program.

August 18, 2026|1
Disney Sues FCC, Accusing Administration of Political Retaliation Over ABC Station LicencesPolitics

Disney Sues FCC, Accusing Administration of Political Retaliation Over ABC Station Licences

Disney has filed a lawsuit against the FCC, alleging that an order for early licence reviews on ABC stations is a politically motivated campaign by the US administration to retaliate and intimidate the company.

August 18, 2026|1
Asian Champions League Elite: Iranian Clubs to Play Qatari and UAE Teams at Neutral VenuesSports

Asian Champions League Elite: Iranian Clubs to Play Qatari and UAE Teams at Neutral Venues

Iranian football clubs will play their Qatari and United Arab Emirates opponents at neutral venues in the upcoming Asian Champions League Elite group stage amid ongoing regional conflicts.

August 18, 2026
US Praises Indian Voter IDs, but Are Elections Under Modi Truly Clean?Politics

US Praises Indian Voter IDs, but Are Elections Under Modi Truly Clean?

US President Donald Trump is pushing for strict voter-ID laws by citing India's massive election system, even as India faces scrutiny over voter roll revisions and potential disenfranchisement under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

August 18, 2026|1
Russia Warns UK of Severe Consequences Over Long-Range Drone Supplies to UkrainePolitics

Russia Warns UK of Severe Consequences Over Long-Range Drone Supplies to Ukraine

Russia has warned the UK of potential consequences, including possible attacks, for supplying long-range drones used by Ukraine in strikes inside Russian territory. Despite the threats, British officials have vowed to maintain unwavering military support for Kyiv.

August 18, 2026|1
High-Stakes Primary Elections in Alaska and Wyoming Set the Stage for Midterm BattlesPolitics

High-Stakes Primary Elections in Alaska and Wyoming Set the Stage for Midterm Battles

Voters in Alaska and Wyoming head to the polls for high-stakes primary elections that could significantly impact the upcoming midterm control of Congress and reshape state leadership.

August 18, 2026|1
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema Secures Second Term Amid Opposition Vote ConcernsPolitics

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema Secures Second Term Amid Opposition Vote Concerns

Hakainde Hichilema has won re-election as Zambia's president for a second term, defeating challenger Brian Mundubile amid opposition concerns over the electoral process.

August 18, 2026|1
Inside the New Gaza Working Groups: Mandates, Disarmament, and Regional ConcernsPolitics

Inside the New Gaza Working Groups: Mandates, Disarmament, and Regional Concerns

Two new joint working groups have been established to push forward Trump's Gaza peace plan, focusing on demilitarisation and humanitarian efforts while drawing sharp warnings from regional analysts and mediators.

August 18, 2026|1