Netherlands Condemns US Sanctions Against ICC Officials The Netherlands has criticized the latest US sanctions against senior International Criminal Court officials. Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said international courts must be able to carry out their mandates freely. His remarks followed Washington’s decision to sanction ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. … Read more
US Sanctions ICC President and Senior Lawyer in Latest Escalation The United States has imposed new sanctions on two senior International Criminal Court officials, deepening the Trump administration’s dispute with the Hague-based court. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures on Tuesday, August 18, naming ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan and Senior Trial … Read more
US Plans to Close Consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five overseas diplomatic missions, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposal includes the U.S. Embassy in St. George’s, Grenada, the U.S. Consulates in Winnipeg, Canada; Nagoya, Japan; and Medan, Indonesia, and the … Read more
Pentagon Lays Groundwork for Potential Cuba Invasion The Pentagon has spent months positioning troops, naval assets, and military equipment that could support a potential operation against Cuba, according to reports. The reported military options range from precision air strikes to operations targeting Cuba’s leadership. Some analysts have compared those scenarios with the earlier U.S. operation … Read more
Quad foreign ministers’ New Delhi meeting to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties Australia, India, Japan, and the United States met in New Delhi on Tuesday as the Quad group worked to strengthen its role in the Indo-Pacific. India hosted the talks at Hyderabad House, where Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met Australia’s Penny Wong, Japan’s Toshimitsu Motegi, and … Read more
US-Registered Boat Clash Leaves Four Dead in Cuba Cuban authorities said that border guards shot dead four Cuban nationals who lived in the United States. The incident occurred after an armed confrontation with the US-registered speedboat near Cayo Falcones, off Villa Clara, on Wednesday. Officials also reported that six other passengers suffered injuries, while security … Read more