A US judge said on Wednesday he will take some time to consider a request by prosecutors under orders from a Donald Trump political appointee to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, saying he wants to make a reasoned decision on a “somewhat unusual situation.”
Trump-justice-quid-pro-quo”>US judge considers 'unusual' request to drop New York mayor corruption charges
Oil prices rise as Iranian demands hinder outlook for Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices increased as Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed without significant US concessions, including eased sanctions. Brent
International Criminal Court’s survival depends on member states’ actions
The International Criminal Court (ICC) faces renewed threats from the United States, with heightened sanctions against its staff and calls to dismantle the institution. Analysts