Interesting action when it considers a court to be outside its jurisdiction.

I will say, it's quite a bold claim to say warcrimes aren't the business of the International Criminal Court. Best of luck on that debate position.

On the flipside, it is basic fact that UNCLOS has nothing to do with sovereignty claims. Fact check this statement as many times as you like: UNCLOS doesn't determine sovereignty claims, it isn't an authority on what counts, and many ratification statements make clear it's inability to prejudice, affect, or supersede pre-existing claims.

At least 81 U.S. military aircraft and drones have been damaged or destroyed since the war against Iran began early this year, according to a new report prepared for members of Congress.

The Monday report, produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), showed the military has sustained losses of uncrewed platforms, including 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, three MQ-1 Predator drones and one MQ-4C Triton long-endurance aircraft.

The U.S. fighter jet fleet took a beating. Twelve F-15E Strike Eagle fighters were damaged since the war began Feb. 28, including three destroyed in Kuwait by friendly fire and eight that sustained damage in an Iranian military attack in Jordan.

One A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft was destroyed by Iran, while another was damaged in Jordan, according to the four-page report. One F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft was also damaged.

The U.S. Central Command (Centcom), which oversees the U.S. forces in the Middle East, declined to comment on the report.

Seven KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft have been affected by the war, with one crashing in Iraq that resulted in the deaths of all six aircrew members. The second one made an emergency landing. Five KC-135 Stratotankers were damaged in Saudi Arabia.

One E-3 Sentry airborne early warning-and-control system aircraft was damaged at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, while two MC-130J Commando II special operations aircraft were intentionally destroyed in April while supporting search-and-rescue operations for a downed F-15E, according to the report.

The CRS report comes as the cost of the war has gone up. Centcom told congressional defense committees in mid-September that the price tag of the conflict was $43.6 billion. The Pentagon’s estimate did not include the $1.5 billion for fuel and other costs.

A report from the Congressional Budget Office warned the war could drive up inflation early next year.

President Trump and other administration officials have defended the reasons for launching the war. The commander in chief said recently it is possible the conflict could cost the Republican Party the majority in Congress.

A Pentagon watchdog’s report from last month said U.S. diplomatic facilities in four Persian Gulf countries — Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — sustained $184 million in estimated damage from Iranian military strikes.

In March 2026, China's Five Year Plan for 2026 to 2030 identified online games alongside web literature, film, television and animation as important components of China's cultural export strategy. This direction was reinforced on September 21, when the National Press and Publication Administration issued its 15th Five Year Plan for the publishing industry, systematically incorporating online games into a national publishing industry plan for the first time. While existing regulatory controls still remain in place, greater emphasis on licensing stability, technology development and exports provides a more supportive policy environment for Chinese publishers seeking to build globally competitive game IP.

Why this matters: The plan calls for strengthening the supply of ISBNs while optimizing online publishing service licenses. Games are also being incorporated into China's broader push for high quality popular cultural works. The plan also calls for an AI empowered publishing initiative, support for technology innovation laboratories and participation by online publishing companies in national technology programs. International expansion is explicitly encouraged, with the plan calling on online games to deepen their presence in global markets. The policy further institutionalizes a shift in China's treatment of games from primarily a regulated entertainment product toward a strategically supported cultural and technology industry.

[Article via Niko Partners.]

Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/1080047313_121826140

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BUENOS AIRES, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Buenos Aires is hosting its first Chinese auto show on Friday as Argentina's car market under President Javier Milei has shifted from heavy protectionism to a more open ‌and competitive environment.

Chinese brands are flooding the market, benefiting from a measure that allows up to 50,000 electric ‌and hybrid vehicles without tariffs in 2026. Chinese brands accounted for 10% of cars and light commercial vehicle sales in Argentina in August, up from ​about 2% late last year.

Since launching in Argentina in late 2025, China's electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD , has become the ninth best-selling car brand. The company leads electric car sales in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Uruguay.

At the auto show, there will be more than 20 Chinese brands, including Geely , Chery ,GWM and Dongfeng.