Trump Russian Diesel Deal Sparks Zelensky Outrage
Trump announced a deal to purchase Russian diesel, aiming to lower US fuel prices. Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized the move as a gift to Putin that would prolong the war.
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US Imposes New Sanctions on International Criminal Court
The Trump administration announced sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court, accusing it of unfairly targeting Americans. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the US will end the ICC unless it ends its threats.
South Korea's Dual Crises: Abuse and Oil Exports
A South Korean care home worker is on trial for sexually assaulting three disabled residents, forcing them to call him 'Dad'. Meanwhile, over 176,000 tonnes of fuel were shipped from South Korea to Russia via sanctioned tankers in July and August, undermining Seoul's stance on.
Man City faces major sanctions after 115 charges ruling
Manchester City has been found guilty of breaking most of the 115 financial rules they were accused of, according to BBC Sport sources. The club's data team previously overhauled the squad using a 650,000-strong database over 18 months.
EU Removes Two Oligarchs from Sanctions List: The EU removed Russian
The EU removed Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 others for three years. The delisting was a compromise to meet a Tuesday deadline requiring unanimous approval from all 27 member states.
UK Sanctions on West Bank Settlements Spark Diplomatic Row
Britain imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, accusing them of ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Israel retaliated by closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.
Argentine Leader Threatens Sanctions Over Falklands
Argentine President Javier Milei threatened sanctions on oil firms and reiterated Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands, saying 'winds of change' favor the claim.
Iran Faces Dual Threats from US and Strait of Hormuz
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US will sever all economic ties with Iran and isolate any nation partnering with it. Meanwhile, the strategic value of the Strait of Hormuz as a chokehold is eroding as Gulf neighbors plan alternative pipelines, reducing Iran's leverage.
