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Hague Court Convicts Ex-Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi and Three Former KLA Leaders

Kosovo Specialist Chambers convicts Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi of war crimes; sentences up to 25 years.

#kosovo, #warcrimes, #thehague, #internationaljustice

Human Rights Watch Says Houthi Strikes on Red Sea Merchant Ships Likely War Crimes

Human Rights Watch says Houthi strikes on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden likely amount to war crimes, citing deaths and corroborated incidents.

#yemen, #houthis, #maritimetrade, #warcrimes

Treasury Designates Russia’s VTB Bank Under Iran-Related Sanctions, Citing Tehran Ties

On Sept. 14, Treasury designated Russia’s VTB Bank under Iran-related sanctions, alleging it helped Tehran move frozen assets and expand bilateral trade.

#russia, #iran, #sanctions, #finance

Sweden votes in national election that could see Sweden Democrats enter cabinet

Swedes vote for 349 Riksdag seats in an election that will decide who forms the next government — and whether the Sweden Democrats win cabinet roles.

#sweden, #election, #politics, #swedendemocrats

Zelensky: Russia’s Overnight Missile and Drone Attacks Strike 10 Ukrainian Regions, Damage Odesa Apartment Block

Near-continuous missile and drone strikes hit 10 Ukrainian regions overnight, Zelensky says; rescue teams search a damaged apartment building in Odesa.

#ukraine, #russia, #odesa, #airdefense

Nepal’s Aug. 26 Himalayan flash flood leaves more than 1,200 dead and thousands missing

A glacial collapse on Aug. 26 triggered a deadly flash flood along Nepal’s Tibet border, killing 1,204, leaving about 4,216 missing and prompting international aid.

#nepal, #flood, #glacialhazard, #disaster, #humanitarian

Report: Iran Executed At Least 29 People Linked to Dec 2025–Jan 2026 Protests

A joint report says Iran executed at least 29 people tied to the Dec. 2025–Jan. 2026 protests, including teens, after rushed trials and coerced confessions.

#iran, #humanrights, #executions, #protests

U.S. sanctions Xinbi Guarantee, says marketplace handled more than $24 billion in scam-linked transactions

Treasury’s OFAC designated Xinbi Guarantee as a transnational criminal organization, blocking assets and naming blockchain wallets tied to a $24B scam marketplace.

#sanctions, #treasury, #cryptocurrency, #scams

EU General Court Dismisses Hungary’s Challenge to Use of Immobilized Russian Asset Proceeds for Ukraine

EU court says it lacks jurisdiction to review Hungary's challenge to using proceeds from immobilized Russian assets to support Ukraine.

#eu, #hungary, #ukraine, #law

Report: Israeli use of white phosphorus in southern Lebanon between March and May 2026

Human Rights Watch and Harvard Law document 23 incidents of Israeli white phosphorus use in southern Lebanon (Mar–May 2026) and call for U.N. action.

#humanrights, #whitephosphorus, #armscontrol, #lebanon

Trump Signs Proclamations Banning Some Canadian Imports, Revises Tariff Lists Under Section 338

President Trump signed five proclamations under Section 338 banning some Canadian imports and revising tariffs on alcohol, dairy and autos.

#trade, #tariffs, #canada, #usa, #dairy

Amnesty Says March Tehran Strikes Killed at Least 41 Civilians, Calls for Independent Probes

Amnesty reports at least 41 civilians killed in three March 2026 strikes in Tehran it attributes to a U.S.-Israeli campaign and urges impartial investigations.

#amnesty, #iran, #tehran, #airstrikes

Ukraine Says Russia Launched Large Missile-and-Drone Attack on Kyiv and Odesa Overnight

Ukraine says Russia launched a large combined missile-and-drone attack overnight, mainly on the Odesa and Kyiv regions; officials reported dozens of intercepts.

#ukraine, #russia, #military, #airstrikes

Canada's C$27.6 billion retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect

Canada's retaliatory surtaxes on C$27.6bn of U.S. goods — from steel and dairy to electronics — took effect Sept. 8; Ottawa unveiled a C$7.5bn support package.

#canada, #tariffs, #trade, #unitedstates

North Korea and Russia Open First Direct Road Bridge Linking Rason and Khasan

A new road bridge over the Tumen River now links Rason and Khasan, giving Russia and North Korea their first permanent vehicle crossing and boosting trade ties.

#russia, #northkorea, #infrastructure, #trade