More than 40 UK charities have warned the government against imposing benefit cuts or stricter sanctions on disabled young people. The warning comes amid an ongoing review by Alan Milburn into youth unemployment and welfare reform.
The US government has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, accusing the court of overstepping its mandate. The move follows the ICC's arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and marks a continued effort by Washington to undermine the tribunal.
President Donald Trump has paused planned 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian imports for three days after reaching a tentative deal. The delay avoids immediate trade escalation while negotiators work to finalize terms regarding U.S. exports.
The Sydney Swans have stood down Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, James Jordon, and Riley Bice for the remainder of the season following an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel. The players are linked to an ongoing Victoria Police investigation.
Japan is considering diplomatic and economic responses after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Northern Territories. Analysts warn that Tokyo's reliance on Russian gas and existing sanctions limit its available leverage against Moscow.
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen condemned U.S. sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye over Gaza probes, as Washington intensifies its campaign against the tribunal.
US lawmakers wrote a four-page letter expressing serious concern over a policy modification that removed nine of 48 sanctioned Hong Kong officials from a US sanctions list and eased restrictions on others.
The Sydney Swans AFL club is set to sanction players for a 'serious breach' of standards following a reported sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel. Victorian police are investigating the incident; no arrests or charges have been made at this time.
Russian media report on US military shifts toward the Middle East, renewed Gaza talks by Jared Kushner, limits on new EU sanctions against Russia, rising global shipping costs, and undocumented Moroccan migrants in Spain's Ceuta.
Afghanistan marked five years since the Taliban returned to power following the 2021 US withdrawal, with officials celebrating 'victory' day amid ongoing international sanctions and non-recognition.
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until the US ends its naval blockade and unfreezes Iranian assets. Meanwhile, a ship was hit by a projectile in the strait, resulting in a crew casualty.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announces plans for the largest anti-Russian sanctions package to date, set for next fall, aiming to increase sanctioned entities by one-third.
Kaja Kallas annonce vouloir accroître d'un tiers les sanctions contre la Russie. Parallèlement, des frappes de drones et de missiles ont fait au moins 19 morts en Ukraine et en Russie.
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged severe economic penalties on Iran following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement of upcoming unprecedented restrictions, building on existing trade embargoes, asset freezes, and naval blockades.
Exploring the strategic threshold of global chokepoints, China's twenty-year 'Malacca dilemma' regarding energy imports, and how maritime vulnerability drives naval capabilities.
Binance will stop processing transactions involving crypto exchange HTX and 10 other platforms starting Aug. 23, citing recent regulatory developments.
The US administration is reviving its 'maximum pressure' economic campaign against Iran, relying on sanctions and a naval blockade after a military campaign failed to force Tehran to capitulate amid munitions shortages.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warns of seizing European vessels if EU proceeds with seizing ships carrying Russian cargo, deeming EU actions 'piracy and robbery', amidst heightened tensions and naval drills in the Pacific.
La Banque populaire de Chine accumule de l'or depuis vingt et un mois, atteignant 2 366 tonnes déclarées en 2026. Cette stratégie vise à se blinder contre un éventuel gel d'avoirs similaire aux sanctions infligées à la Russie, à l'opposé des États-Unis qui misent sur une réserve stratégique en bitcoin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia is preparing to escalate the war, urging allies to increase sanctions and provide air defense support following deadly overnight missile strikes across Ukraine.
The EU has added five individuals to its Russia sanctions list following a deadly Russian missile barrage on Kyiv that killed 17 people.
An EU transaction ban takes effect August 23 against HTX under Russia sanctions, restricting EU entities and nationals from dealings with the crypto platform while presenting complex corporate identity questions.
Le Sénat américain a adopté par 86 voix contre 11 la loi de sanctions contre la Russie dite Lindsey Graham. Le texte cible notamment la flotte fantôme russe et l'utilisation des cryptomonnaies pour contourner les sanctions.
US President Donald Trump stated Washington is utilizing economic pressure instead of new military strikes to push Iran toward a deal, citing high inflation and a naval blockade.
