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UK backs ICC independence after US sanctions against the court
The UK Foreign Office said on Wednesday that it supports the independence of the International Criminal Court and that the court must operate in accordance with the Rome Statute. ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of the Office of the Prosecutor were also targeted under the US sanctions.
U.S.-ICC tensions escalate as 9 of 18 judges face sanctions
The International Criminal Court described the inclusion of ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior legal officer Abdoulaye Seye on the U.S. sanctions list as a direct attack on judicial independence. The sanctions have brought 9 of the court’s 18 judges, two deputy prosecutors, a former prosecutor and one staff member under U.S. restrictions.
Spain condemns US sanctions targeting ICC officials, including its president
Spain’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned US sanctions targeting the president of the International Criminal Court and a senior legal official in the Office of the Prosecutor. The ministry said Spain would continue fulfilling its obligations under the Rome Statute and support the exercise of the court’s jurisdiction.
Former Los Angeles consul general Can Oğuz’s Kuwait appointment awaits verification
The information that Can Oğuz has been appointed Türkiye’s ambassador to Kuwait and that the appointment was published in the Official Gazette dated August 18, 2026, is awaiting verification. Oğuz served as Türkiye’s consul general in Los Angeles from 2017 to 2021 and most recently served as deputy director general for Eastern Europe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Fee dispute involving Turkish diplomat in Los Angeles allegedly reaches federal court
A fee dispute between Çağdaş Erdoğan, who serves as Deputy Consul at the Turkish Consulate General in Los Angeles, and U2U Law P., which provided him with legal assistance, allegedly reached a federal court in the United States.
Turkish-American groups urge Congress to clear the way for F-35 sales to Türkiye
Turkish-American civil society organizations based in the United States submitted a joint letter to more than 50 members of Congress calling for support for the sale of F-35s to Türkiye. The letter argued that defense cooperation between Türkiye and the United States is important for NATO unity, regional stability and bilateral relations.
Turkish rocket team finishes second in US with 99.92% accuracy
The 1,5 Adana Rocket Team finished second at IREC, held in Texas, US, from June 15 to 20, competing against 141 teams from 25 countries. The team is preparing its reusable rocket for the TEKNOFEST rocket competition, which will be held in Aksaray from September 7 to 14.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would bomb Oman if it interfered with U.S. activities in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said secret communication channels existed with Iran, Hamas would lay down its arms, and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons was his top priority.
The US plans new forms for immigration applications
The I-539 and I-765 forms used for immigration applications in the US are planned to be updated starting September 15, 2026. F-1 and J-1 status holders, foreign press workers, people applying to change or extend their status, and family members with H-4 status will need to follow the changes.
Nine-year-old Turkish student Abdurahman takes third place at TeenEagle final in New York
Nine-year-old LIV College Çekmeköy student Abdurahman Abdujabbarov took third place in the world at the TeenEagle final held in New York. Abdujabbarov achieved this result in the international competition.

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