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ICC slams US decision to sanction the court’s president and a senior prosecution lawyer  AP News

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.

Trump Says US Starting ‘Economic Warfare’ Operation Against Iran

The US will begin what President Donald Trump said would be an unprecedented economic warfare operation against Iran, after faulting the country for failing to take its chance to make a deal with him.

By Derek Wallbank

Trump vs. the International Criminal Court

The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.

By Katrin Bennhold

The US munitions crisis goes back further than Iran

Eye-watering levels of defence funding and better production targets do not solve the problem

US continues efforts to undermine ICC by sanctioning two of its judges

The latest US sanctions target the core of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into the situation in Palestine and, more broadly, any investigation targeting nationals of countries that have not joined the ICC – first and foremost Americans and Israelis.

First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal

US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force. Plus why are people so obsessed with television vampires? Good morning. Donald Trump has paused his threatened punitive tariff on Canada just hours before it was due to come into effect. After Trump’s announcement, the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, said “substantial progress” had been made towards a trade deal, but more work was needed. Tuesday’s 11th-hour backdown comes after a contentious y...

By Martin Belam

U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries

President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.

By Brittney Melton

Trump threatens 'unprecedented' economic consequences for any nation aiding Iran

Trump declared "economic warfare" against Iran, warning that any nation or business providing a financial lifeline to the regime will face severe, unprecedented sanctions.

Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran

US president also says any country that trades with Iran will 'face tremendous economic consequences'.

Trump announces 'economic warfare' on Iran, threatens ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers

The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.

Canada, U.S. officials signal trade deal in the works after new tariffs paused

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Trump warns of punishment for any country that supports Iran: ‘economic warfare’

⁠US ⁠President ⁠Donald Trump on Wednesday warned of economic consequences against any ‌country that supported Tehran or provided “any type of lifeline to Iran”. “Today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY! This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale,” he wrote on social media. “ANY country that allows its financial ⁠institutions, businesses, airports, or government ‌entities to provide any type of lifeline ‌to Iran will...

By Reuters

Trump thinks tariffs will tear Canada apart. The evidence proves him wrong

Canadian solidarity, while strong, is not something governments can simply assume; it must be built by informing Canadians of what is at stake

By Carlo Dade , Sean Willett

ICC slams US sanctions on court as 'flagrant attack'

US President Donald Trump's administration has ramped up its pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of being "politicized." The EU, France, Germany, Spain and Japan have defended the court.

Middle East live: Trump threatens economic punishment on 'any country' helping Iran

⁠US President ​Donald Trump on Wednesday ​warned of economic consequences against any country that ​supported ‌Tehran or ⁠provided "any type of lifeline ‌to Iran." He ​did not specify ​what specific ​steps Washington would take against such ​a country and did not list any country by name. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Conrad Black: Canada will prevail no matter what happens with Trump

If the negotiations go badly, it will be difficult but it will be an opportunity

By Conrad Black

From Taco Tuesday to Fitting Friday: Trump puts Canada tariffs on ice for 72 hours

Canada avoided a significant tariff imposition after a last-minute reprieve. President Trump announced a three-day extension for trade negotiations with Canada. Substantial progress has been acknowledged, though significant work remains to finalize an agreement. The immediate dispute centers on Canadian trade practices and market access for American goods. Both nations aim to resolve these issues before the extended deadline expires.

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' against Iran, promises consequences to any country providing aid

Trump also announced that any country which provided aid to Iran would face "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences."

PM Takaichi says US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief 'very unfortunate'

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Wednesday it is "very unfortunate" that the United States has imposed sanctions on Tomoko Akane, a

US, Canada Say Final Trade Deal Soon, But Details Remain Scarce

Trump had threatened to impose stiff new 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods from Wednesday.

US and Canada say they are close to final trade deal

The United States and Canada said they were close to finalising a trade deal after US President Donald Trump delayed new 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

Trump pauses 50% Canadian tariffs for 3 days

“Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!” Trump said on social media

By Peter Weber, The Week US

Trump announces ‘crushing economic operation’ against Iran; details scant

By Investing.com

Trump says US has 'draconian sanctions' ready for Iran; claims Hormuz naval blockade '100% successful'

<p>While addressing technology leaders, Trump, when asked about possible sanctions on Iran, said, "We have things that we could sanction. We have very draconian sanctions, and we'll see what happens."</p>

Trump announces 'most crushing economic operation ever taken' against Iran

By Sara Ruthven

UN's Guterres seriously concerned by US sanctions on ICC

Rubio says that the ICC is claiming jurisdiction over countries that are not members of the court

By Reuters

Trump signals Canada trade deal, holds off tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he delayed tariffs on some Canadian goods for three days because he believes Washington and Ottawa have reached a trade deal, as negotiat...

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs At 11th Hour, Declares "We Have A Deal"

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs At 11th Hour, Declares "We Have A Deal" The Canadian dollar climbed against most of its Group-of-10 peers after President Trump delayed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods for three days, claiming on Truth Social that a trade deal was pending. The last-minute reprieve will ease trade tensions in North America. "I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, ba...

By Tyler Durden

Americans increasingly reject Iran war as polls show growing support for diplomacy

TEHRAN- A majority of Americans want the United States to end its war with Iran, refrain from further military action, and pursue diplomacy instead, according to a new national public opinion survey by a leading US polling organization.

Berri says only Trump can 'compel Israel to end its war'

ICC condemns US sanctions against its President and senior trial lawyer

The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a stinging rebuke against the United States following Washington's imposition of sanctions...

By Times of Oman