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Trump administration faces lawsuit as it targets the ICC

Trump administration faces lawsuit as it targets the ICC

Human Rights Watch and three other advocacy groups have sued the Trump administration to challenge its campaign against the International Criminal Court. The complaint filed Tuesday in the Southern District of New York argues that sanctions against ICC judges…

The News Flicker·August 11, 2026

Houthi rebels attack vessel in Bab el-Mandeb, killing 6

Houthi rebels attack vessel in Bab el-Mandeb, killing 6

Authorities in Yemen say at least six people were killed when Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The Transportation Ministry of Yemen’s internationally recognized government said Tuesday the dead included four cr…

The News Flicker·August 11, 2026

Netanyahu's defiance of Trump on Gaza carries risks

Netanyahu's defiance of Trump on Gaza carries risks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a long history of defying U.S. presidents. But his rejection of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan carries greater risks. That’s because Israel’s military campaigns in recent years have left it increasingly i…

The News Flicker·August 11, 2026

Five years on, Taliban broadens diplomatic ties

Five years on, Taliban broadens diplomatic ties

Nearly five years after returning to power, Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have expanded working relations with regional and European governments, although Russia remains the only country to formally recognize their rule.

The News Flicker·August 11, 2026

Tuesday's takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats

Tuesday's takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats

The Democratic Party's ideological divide moved into new and uncertain territory, with prominent races in Wisconsin and Minnesota framing the fight between left-leaning candidates and their centrist opponents. But in some races Tuesday night in the party, vot…

The News Flicker·August 11, 2026