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ICC President Tomoko Akane has vowed to resist US sanctions against her and protect the court's independence. She said the ICC will not bow to external pressure and called for international support.
On August 24, Fukuoka City recorded temperatures above 40°C for the 10th time this year, a new record. Meteorologists warn the intense heat may continue, challenging public health and energy systems.
ICC President Akane has vowed to defend the court's headquarters in The Hague against external interference. Her robust statement underscores the court's commitment to judicial independence amid political and legal challenges.
ICC President Akane vowed not to let the court be dissolved, addressing political pressures and criticism from member states. She underscored the ICC's essential role in international justice and called for stronger cooperation.
Over 20,000 people joined La Tomatina in Buñol, Spain, throwing 165 tons of tomatoes in the annual festival. The event draws massive crowds, including many international tourists.
After two public health emergencies in 2022 and 2024 with nearly 190,000 cases across 145 countries, mpox has now appeared in Guinea-Bissau for the first time, raising concerns about severe impacts on children. Disease control measures need to be strengthened, especially in areas with weak health systems.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3, including attending the SCO summit in Bishkek. The trip aims to bolster regional cooperation and marks his first visit to Egypt in a decade.
A delegation of Japanese lawmakers visited Beijing this week as bilateral ties hit their worst level since the 1970s amid tensions over Taiwan. The trip is seen as an effort to resume dialogue after China imposed trade restrictions and cut off official communication channels.
Iran's rial has hit a record low, trading at 2 million to the dollar on the free market amid new US sanctions and war with Israel. Prices for food and medicine have soared, with essentials like tomatoes up 71% and insulin up 642%, devastating ordinary families.
Toilet paper and paper products are among the hardest-hit items as US-Canada trade talks collapse, with tariffs estimated at 25% to 50%. American consumers may face higher prices for this essential item starting September 8.
