Costa: U.S. Sanctions on the ICC Erode the Integrity of the International Legal System

UN's Efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Despite ongoing security challenges, UN agencies and peacekeepers have committed to continue their operations, providing essential aid even as violence escalates and diseases like mpox spread rapidly during the worsening rainy season.
Here’s a breakdown of how the UN, its peacekeeping forces, and humanitarian agencies are supporting the

Madrid (Eurotoday) – Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban and France’s Marine Le Pen held a rally in Madrid, organised by the EU’s largest far-right bloc, Patriots for Europe.
Among the leaders participating were Orban, Le Pen, Geert Wilders, Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, and former Czech premier Andrej Babis. In a joint statement, the parties criticised what they called “clima

European Council President Antonio Costa expressed concerns on Friday regarding the sanctions imposed by the United States on the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning that they jeopardize the court’s independence and weaken the global criminal justice system. These sanctions, enacted by former President Donald Trump, are viewed as retaliatory measures.
Costa reiterated the European U

Hamas released three Israeli hostages on Saturday morning in a televised handover in central Gaza, as part of the ongoing cease-fire agreement in the region.
The Palestinian militant group freed Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy, who had been taken captive during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
The three men appeared on stage, surrounded by armed and masked militants, before being

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was created through the Rome Statute, which was negotiated within the United Nations (UN) framework. However, it operates as an independent judicial body tasked with prosecuting the most severe crimes, such as crimes against humanity.
For further details, read our explainer here.
US Sanctions ICC Officials Over Investigations
On Thursday, the US government

Berlin (Eurotoday) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has criticized Donald Trump’s demands for Ukraine’s rare minerals in exchange for U.S. military assistance, calling them “selfish and self-serving” in a recent interview.

What did Trump propose in exchange for US aid to Ukraine?How is Zelensky responding to Trump’s proposal?

In an interview with Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND) published o

Sarajevo (Fena) – American President Donald Trump has announced the potential implementation of tariffs on goods from the European Union, a move that could have detrimental effects on exporters in Bosnia and the surrounding region, warns economic expert Igor Gavran in an interview with Fena.
Gavran explains that if tariffs are enacted on EU products, Bosnian exporters could face significant chall

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has previously voiced doubts about American military support for Ukraine. However, he recently indicated a willingness to negotiate a deal—on the condition that Kyiv grants the U.S. access to its mineral resources, including rare-earth elements. These minerals, which have also driven U.S. interest in Greenland, are crucial for industries such as defense, electron

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Rezekne (Eurotoday) – The three Baltic nations unplugged their electricity systems from Russia’s power grid on February 08, 2025, the region’s operators stated.

How will the Baltic nations synchronise with the EU grid?What role did Russia’s invasion of Ukraine play in this decision?

Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia disconnected from the IPS/UPS joint network and following last-minute tests, they