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International Criminal Court prosecutor suspended; Ukraine repatriates prisoners

The International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended pending an investigation. Ukraine recently repatriated 186 citizens, with concerns raised about the estimated 20,000 civilians still held. Allegations of Rosatom involvement in Chornobyl occupatio

The International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended pending an investigation into harassment allegations, a decision his legal team deems unlawful. Meanwhile, Ukraine recently repatriated 186 citizens from Russian captivity, with only one civilian among them. A human rights expert underscored the critical need to prioritize civilian prisoner exchanges, estimating approximately 20,000 civilians remain held. Separately, allegations persist regarding Rosatom employees' involvement in the occupation of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, following a reported Russian drone attack on a nuclear waste storage facility in the Chornobyl zone on June 7, 2026. In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces conducted 884 attacks on 46 settlements, resulting in two fatalities and 38 injuries. Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

World's largest chipmaker considers price increases due to rising costs

TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, has stated that inflation is increasing its operational costs and did not rule out potential price rises, which could impact AI infrastructure and consumer electronics.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker, has indicated that it may implement price increases. The company, which produces advanced chips for major tech firms like Nvidia, AMD, and Apple, cited inflationary pressures as a key factor driving up its operational expenses. While not definitively confirming price hikes, TSMC acknowledged that rising costs are impacting its business. Any potential increase in TSMC's pricing could have a ripple effect, potentially influencing the cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure and, over time, the prices consumers pay for electronic devices.

Sources: BBC News

US House approves $70 billion immigration enforcement budget

The US House of Representatives has approved a budget bill allocating nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement over the next three years, with funds designated for ICE and CBP.

The US House of Representatives has approved a budget bill allocating nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement over the next three years. The legislation, which previously passed the Senate, designates approximately $38 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and around $26 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP). An additional $5 billion is also included. This funding package addresses one of former President Donald Trump's key priorities regarding immigration control. The measure aims to bolster efforts in combating immigration across the country and at its borders. Sources: Le Monde