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PoliticsUS Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on International Criminal Court Following Nobel Prize Award
The United States has enacted sanctions against the International Criminal Court, targeting the institution directly following the Nobel Peace Prize award given to a former judge.
PoliticsGlobal Allies and UN Rally Behind ICC Following Harsh US Sanctions
International allies, the United Nations, and rights groups have strongly condemned new US sanctions against the International Criminal Court, pledging their support for the war crimes tribunal.
PoliticsICC President Condemns US Sanctions as an Assault on Sovereign States
The President of the ICC has criticized US sanctions, labeling them as an attack against sovereign states in a recent video report.
PoliticsUS Imposes Sanctions on ICC Following Former Judge's Nobel Prize Victory
The United States has sanctioned the ICC shortly after a former judge was awarded the Nobel Prize.
PoliticsTrump Administration Imposes Unprecedented Sanctions on Entire International Criminal Court
The Trump administration has escalated its campaign against the International Criminal Court by imposing sanctions on the entire tribunal for the first time. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the court, the European Union, and the United Nations.
PoliticsSenate Democrats Push for Sanctions Over Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to sanction individuals and entities involved in Israel’s E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, testing whether Washington is willing to attach tangible consequences to its objections.
EconomyIranians Rush to Secure Food and Medicine Amid Heightened Fears of Escalated Conflict with the US
Iranians are rapidly stocking up on food and vital medicines as escalating tensions and a tightening US embargo spark severe fears of shortages. Citizens and local merchants express growing anxiety over rising prices, blocked trade routes, and pharmaceutical scarcities as the conflict enters its eighth month.
PoliticsSouth Sudan Urges UNGA to Lift Sanctions as Video Highlights Developments
South Sudan has called for the removal of sanctions during the UNGA, as featured in a short video report.
PoliticsHope for Iranians as Flights to Holy Iraqi City Set to Resume Amid UN Diplomatic Push
Flights from Iran to the holy city of Najaf in Iraq could resume soon as diplomats make a final push at the UN General Assembly amidst ongoing US sanctions.
PoliticsBritish Legal Experts Push Labour Party for Harder Stance and Broader Sanctions on Israel
British legal experts and campaigners are urging the Labour party to implement broader sanctions on Israel at its annual conference, while also facing pressure regarding UK foreign policy and domestic protest bans.
EconomySevere US Aviation Sanctions Cripple Iran Flights and Force Travelers onto Dangerous Overland Routes
Severe US aviation sanctions and airspace bans have grounded Iranian carriers, forcing civilians to endure grueling overland journeys and pushing up travel and import costs.
PoliticsTrump Administration Prepares Sweeping Sanctions Targeting the International Criminal Court
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court, marking a major escalation in Washington's campaign against the tribunal.
EconomyPostponing the Future: How War and Inflation are Reshaping Marriage in Iran
Soaring inflation, economic sanctions, and war have driven up the costs of housing and weddings, forcing young couples across Iran to delay their futures and put marriage plans on hold.
EconomyA Comprehensive Guide to the Sweeping International Sanctions Targeting Iran
Iran faces a complex network of overlapping sanctions from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations, targeting its economy, nuclear programme, and military. These extensive restrictions impact everything from oil exports and banking to human rights and arms trade.
PoliticsUS Congress Passes Bipartisan Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia Over Ukraine War
The US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia over the war in Ukraine, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump's desk.
PoliticsDiplomatic Crisis Erupts as Western Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Trigger Swift Retaliation
Western announcements of sanctions on Israeli settlements have sparked a severe diplomatic crisis, leading to retaliatory closures, escalating violence in the West Bank, and a worsening humanitarian disaster in Gaza.
EconomyLebanese Oil Scandal Unveils Global Shadow Fleet Links and Triggers New Legal Inquiries
Newly revealed documents tie a major Lebanese fuel scandal to Russia's shadow fleet and sanctioned entities, prompting fresh judicial investigations in Lebanon.
Breaking NewsMediterranean Rescue Operation Saves 78 People Including Newborn Infant
A total of 78 people, including a newborn, were rescued in the Mediterranean, while Jerusalem Daily reported on Israel's response to illegal settlement sanctions.
PoliticsIsrael Enforces Retaliatory Measures Against UK Following West Bank Settlement Sanctions
Israel has announced four retaliatory measures against the UK, including closing the British consulate in Jerusalem, following a British ban on goods from illegal West Bank settlements.
PoliticsIsrael Orders UK to Close East Jerusalem Consulate Within 30 Days Following Sanctions
Israel has ordered the UK to close its consulate in occupied East Jerusalem within 30 days following British sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
HealthSevere Medicine Shortages Plague Iran Amid Tightening US Sanctions and Naval Blockade
Iran's pharmaceutical sector is facing severe medicine shortages and skyrocketing prices due to tightening US sanctions, naval blockades, and war damage to domestic facilities.
PoliticsUK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Marked as 'Seismic' Shift by Albanese
Albanese describes recent UK sanctions on Israeli settlements as a seismic shift, highlighting the policy change in a video discussion.
EconomyUS Imposes Major Sanctions on 27 Iranian Airlines to Increase Economic Pressure
The US has placed sanctions on 27 Iranian commercial airlines and 36 total targets as part of an escalating economic pressure campaign led by President Donald Trump's administration and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
PoliticsUK Prepares Major Sanctions on Illegal Israeli Settlements Amid Deepening Diplomatic Tensions
Britain is set to impose sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements and related businesses, risking further diplomatic friction with Israel and the US while aiming to protect the prospect of a Palestinian state.