The International Criminal Court said on October 4 that it will not be "swayed" by US sanctions and will keep carrying out its duties under the Rome Statute. The statement comes as tensions between the ICC and Washington escalate following US sanctions targeting court officials and bodies. Separately, Japanese media reported the arrest of a US Marine in Okinawa over an alleged murder and robbery.

Oct 9, 2026

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Enemy fails to cripple Iran's economy despite heavy sanctions

Iran has declared that enemy efforts to undermine its economy have failed despite heavy sanctions. Officials cite decreasing inflation, industrial recovery, and growing non-oil exports as proof of resilience. Analysts, however, warn of ongoing challenges like imported inflation and limited global financial access.

May 9, 2026