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US sanctions International Criminal Court as Trump administration escalates confrontation
Washington has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, extending restrictions beyond individual officials to the tribunal's access to American financial and technology services. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the measures defend US sovereignty, while the court and several American allies warn of serious consequences for international justice.
US judge rules Justice Department’s voter-roll campaign unlawful before midterms
A federal judge has ruled against the Justice Department's campaign to obtain state voter rolls and cross-check registrations with immigration data. The October 9 decision arrives less than a month before congressional elections and raises questions about state authority, data accuracy and safeguards for eligible voters.
Trump lifts Russian diesel sanctions as Putin deal targets soaring US fuel prices
President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for Russia to supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel as U.S. fuel prices approach record levels. Washington has temporarily eased sanctions to accommodate Russian imports, prompting criticism from Ukraine and American lawmakers. The central question is whether the supply can materially lower prices without undermining sanctions policy.
US green card suspension hits Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro
Eight major technology employers face suspension from a critical US employment-based green card process, including Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro. Yet the immediate business impact may be smaller than the headlines suggest. The bigger uncertainty concerns employees whose long-term immigration plans depend on employer-sponsored permanent residency.
CBI investigation exposes alleged India-based Bitcoin ATM scam targeting US seniors
CBI investigates an alleged India-based scam targeting US seniors through fake tech support and Bitcoin ATMs. Discover how the fraud operated.
Lithuania votes to remove nuclear-weapons ban as it offers to fund permanent US military base
Lithuania has taken the first step toward repealing its constitutional ban on weapons of mass destruction as Vilnius separately offers to finance a permanent US military base.
Trump expands red-dyed diesel access as US fuel costs squeeze truckers and farmers
Trump is expanding highway access to red-dyed diesel as fuel prices squeeze US truckers and farmers. See how the temporary relief will work.
US-China nuclear site visit talks signal rare opening for arms-control cooperation
The US and China are exploring reciprocal nuclear site visits as fears grow over an expanding arms race and weakening global safeguards.
LG locks in 5GW AI cooling pipeline as AIR deal turns chillers into growth engine
LG Electronics has secured a multi-year supply arrangement with AIR Control Concepts covering more than 5GW of North American AI data center capacity, giving its fast-growing cooling business a much larger route into hyperscale infrastructure.
US Marine murder arrest in Okinawa reignites Japan anger over American military presence
Japan has protested after a US Marine was arrested over an Okinawa killing, reigniting anger over American bases and military conduct.