US President Donald Trump is imposing new tariffs, claiming to combat forced labor, but critics argue this is a pretext to continue his trade wars, violating international agreements and federal law. The tariffs target the EU and Canada, while largely sparing China, and ignore forced labor issues within the US.
Organised crime is increasingly involved in match-fixing across various sports, including chess, to launder money from drug and human trafficking. Authorities are struggling to keep pace with new technologies and prediction markets, leading to a rise in younger offenders and outdated solutions.
Historian Stefan Messingschlager explains that China's adherence to international rules is a strategic calculation of costs, benefits, and control, rather than a legal reflex. Agreements are pursued when they offer access or stability, but can be delayed or reinterpreted if they limit the party's scope.
Malaysia's Defense Minister Khaled criticizes international double standards after facing pressure over a contract dispute, highlighting unequal treatment of developing vs. powerful nations.
Russia notified the US and other countries of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile test, as required by international agreements, with the missile touted as the world's most powerful, capable of overcoming all missile defense systems.
