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msnbc.comIsrael Announces Plan to Control 70 Percent of Gaza Strip
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel now controls 60 percent of Gaza and directed forces to reach 70 percent. The announcement came during an ongoing ceasefire that began in October 2025.
Abc NewsICC Sets November 30 Start for Duterte Crimes Against Humanity Trial
Judges at the International Criminal Court scheduled the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to begin November 30, 2026. Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity tied to his administration's anti-drug campaign.
thecanary.coMorocco Promotes Tourism to Western Sahara as Visitor Numbers Rise
Visitor arrivals in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara increased more than 50 percent from 2019 to 2025. Several European airlines now operate direct flights to Dakhla and Laayoune, listing the destinations as part of Morocco.
middleeasteye.netKnesset Committee to Vote on West Bank and Gaza Antiquities Bill
A Knesset committee legal adviser warned that proposed legislation to create a civilian authority over antiquities in the West Bank and Gaza could violate international law. Lawmakers are scheduled to advance the bill on Monday.
nippon.comUnited Nations Marks 80th Anniversary of Charter Signing
The United Nations on Saturday highlighted the 80th anniversary of its founding Charter. The document was signed in San Francisco on 26 June 1945 and entered into force on 24 October 1945.
nationalpost.comU.N. General Assembly Passes Resolution on Climate Advisory Opinion
The United Nations General Assembly voted this week to welcome a 2024 advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on climate change. One hundred forty-one countries supported the measure; eight opposed it and 39 abstained.
democracynow.orgU.S. Removes UN Expert Albanese from Sanctions List Temporarily
The State Department said the removal of UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese from a sanctions list is temporary and does not signal a policy shift. A federal judge had blocked the sanctions earlier this month.
The HillUnited Nations Approves Resolution on Climate Change Responsibilities
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling on countries to protect people from climate change impacts. The United States joined seven other nations in voting against the measure.
france24.comUN Court Rules Workers Have Right to Strike Under Key Treaty
The International Court of Justice issued a nonbinding advisory opinion stating that the right to strike is protected under the International Labour Organization’s 1948 Freedom of Association treaty. The 10-4 ruling came after the ILO requested clarification amid a long-standing…
Al JazeeraUN Court Rules Workers Have Right to Strike Under Key Treaty
The International Court of Justice issued a nonbinding opinion that the right to strike is protected under the International Labour Organization’s 1948 Freedom of Association treaty. The 10-4 ruling ends a long-standing dispute between workers’ and employers’ groups.
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on World Court Climate Opinion
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution supporting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on state obligations regarding climate change. The vote passed with 141 countries in favor.
nippon.comUnited Nations Court to Rule on Right to Strike
The top United Nations court will issue a ruling on Thursday regarding the right to strike. Both unions and employers say the decision could affect global labour relations.
France 24UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Climate Obligations
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution on Wednesday that endorses an earlier advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on state climate responsibilities. The text was modified during negotiations and passed with 141 votes in favor and eight again…
France 24U.S. Charges Former Cuban President Raúl Castro in 1996 Plane Shootdown
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. The charges also name five other individuals, including former Cuban pilots.
jpost.comIsraeli Finance Minister Reports International Criminal Court Arrest Warrant Request
An Israeli official stated that the International Criminal Court has submitted a request for an arrest warrant. The announcement provides no additional details on the basis for the request.
naturalnews.comICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Israeli Finance Minister
The prosecutor’s office at the International Criminal Court submitted a confidential request last month for an arrest warrant against Israel’s finance minister. The request concerns alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the West Bank.
France 24Amnesty International Reports Record Death Sentences and Executions in 2025
Amnesty International documented a record increase in death sentences and executions worldwide during 2025. The organization identified China and Iran as the countries with the highest numbers.
theblaze.comICC Says Report of New Warrants Against Israeli Officials Is Inaccurate
The International Criminal Court stated that it has not issued new arrest warrants targeting Israeli officials. The court described a recent report making that claim as inaccurate.
france24.comIsraeli Commission Reports Systematic Sexual Violence During Hamas Oct. 7 Attacks
A 300-page investigation released this week by the Civil Commission on Oct. 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women, Children and Families concludes that sexual and gender-based violence was integral to the attacks. The commission, led by Israeli human rights lawyer Cochav Elkayam-Levy,…
jurist.orgPhilippines Says It Will Comply With ICC Arrest Request for Senator
A Philippine government minister said the country will definitely comply with a request from the International Criminal Court to arrest a senator. The statement follows an ICC request related to an investigation. Officials have not released further details on the timing or proces…
thehindu.comU.S. Judge Temporarily Blocks Sanctions on U.N. Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration's 2025 sanctions on Francesca Albanese violated the First Amendment by punishing her speech. The decision halts enforcement against Albanese and her husband, whose property and U.S. connections were targeted.
The Independent46 Nations Agree on New Interpretation of European Human Rights Convention for Migration
Forty-six nations approved a non-binding political declaration on Friday that outlines new approaches to handling irregular migration under the European Convention on Human Rights. The agreement addresses the use of deportation centers in third countries and affirms states' right…
The GuardianUK Among 46 Nations to Agree Declaration on European Human Rights Convention Interpretation
Ministers from Council of Europe member states including the UK are set to approve a political declaration that seeks to clarify how courts interpret the European Convention on Human Rights. The declaration aims to make it easier to deport refused asylum seekers and foreign crimi…
Al JazeeraFederal Judge Blocks U.S. Sanctions on U.N. Expert
A federal judge ruled that the State Department violated the First Amendment rights of Francesca Albanese by imposing sanctions after she urged war crimes prosecutions related to Israel's war in Gaza. The temporary block halts measures that froze her U.S. assets and barred her en…
thecanary.coHind Rajab Foundation Files Complaint Against German Prosecutor Over Dismissed IDF Soldier Case
The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a disciplinary complaint against a German Senior Federal Public Prosecutor. The action follows the prosecutor's dismissal of a criminal complaint against a German-Israeli soldier serving in the IDF. The foundation argues the dismissal improperl…
Al JazeeraEU and UK Impose Sanctions on Russian Institutions Over Ukrainian Children
The European Union and United Kingdom announced sanctions on Russian state institutions and individuals accused of involvement in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children. The measures include asset freezes and travel bans targeting entities linked to programmes d…
abcnews.go.comAndean Court Backs Colombia’s Compulsory License on ViiV HIV Drug
The Court of Justice of the Andean Community ruled that Colombia properly justified and timed a compulsory license issued two years ago for an HIV medicine sold by ViiV Healthcare. The decision confirms the legal framework for such measures when public interest is at stake. Consu…
Al JazeeraIsrael Advances Bill for Military Trials of October 7 Detainees
Israeli lawmakers are considering legislation that would establish a special military tribunal to try Palestinians detained in connection with the October 7, 2023 attacks. The bill would allow deviations from standard evidence rules and permit the death penalty. Legal experts hav…
jpost.comPeru Opens Preliminary Investigation Into Former IDF Soldier
Peru's Attorney General’s Office has launched a preliminary criminal investigation into a former soldier from the Israel Defense Forces. The probe follows a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza. The soldie…
Al Jazeera12 Democratic Senators Question US Military on Israel Displacement Orders in Lebanon
In a letter sent Monday to the head of US Central Command, 12 Democratic senators raised questions about any potential American role in Israel's establishment of mass evacuation zones in Lebanon. The senators stated that such orders likely contravene international laws on humane…
japantimes.co.jpSoutheast Asian Leaders to Issue Contingency Plan on International Law and Energy Security
ASEAN leaders will adopt a declaration at their summit in the Philippines that reaffirms international law, sovereignty and freedom of navigation. The document also contains a regional contingency plan to address energy shortages and economic fallout from the Middle East conflict…
france24.comFrench Appeals Court Orders Resumption of Investigation Into Agathe Habyarimana’s Alleged Role in 1994 Rwandan Genocide
The Paris appeals court ruled on May 6, 2026 that the investigation into the 83-year-old widow of former Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana must resume after overturning a 2025 dismissal. Agathe Habyarimana has been under investigation since a 2007 complaint over alleged compl…
globalresearch.caChina Directs Firms to Bypass U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Oil-Linked Refiners
China has directed its companies not to comply with U.S. sanctions on private refiners linked to Iranian oil trade, deploying a 2021 blocking measure. The order targets sanctions on firms including Hengli Petrochemical, imposed last month. This comes ahead of a meeting between Pr…
The InterceptU.S. Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boats
The Trump administration's Operation Southern Spear has involved strikes on 54 vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific since September, resulting in over 185 deaths. Officials claim the operations reduce drug flows and save lives, but experts and lawmakers dispute these asse…
France 24Israeli Court Extends Detention of Gaza Flotilla Activists by Two Days
An Israeli court in Ashkelon extended the detention of Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila by two days following their interception from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. The activists reported mistreatment during seizure and are on hunger strike. Spain and Brazi…
rte.ieIsrael Releases Most Activists Detained From Gaza Aid Flotilla in Greece
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters, detaining about 175 activists who were later released in Greece except for two held for questioning. Organizers condemned the action as unlawful, while Israel described it as necessary to enforce a bloc…
BBC NewsIsrael Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Off Crete, Detains Two Activists
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Crete, detaining 175 activists aboard 22 boats attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Most were released in Greece, but two steering committee members were taken to Israel for questioning on suspicions…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSerbia's President Affirms Friendship with Israel While Noting Legal Concerns Over Iran Attack
Serbia's president stated that he remains a friend of Israel but described an attack on Iran as a violation of international law. The comments highlight a balanced stance amid tensions involving Israel and Iran. This position contrasts with many Western leaders who have aligned m…
Katya from Moscow, Russia / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran Tests Canada's Foreign Policy
Canada's recently announced 'values-based realism' in international relations faces challenges amid the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. Officials have noted difficulties in upholding principles like sovereignty and international law. Discussions highlight contrasts with past polici…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Eases Venezuela Sanctions for Maduro's Drug Defense Funding
The United States has agreed to modify sanctions on Venezuela, allowing the government to pay legal fees for former President Nicolas Maduro's defense in his New York drug trafficking trial. This follows a defense motion arguing the sanctions violated Maduro's right to counsel. T…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEight Countries Issue Joint Statement on Jerusalem Holy Sites and Settlements
Foreign ministers from eight countries released a joint statement addressing actions at holy sites in Jerusalem and settlement activities in the occupied territories. The statement highlighted concerns over the status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque and called for adherence to internationa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSpain, Slovenia, Ireland Seek EU Debate on Suspending Israel Agreement
Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland have formally requested the European Union to discuss suspending its association agreement with Israel due to alleged human rights violations. The request cites worsening conditions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. The countries argue that Israel…
thenation.comUN Secretary General Highlights Importance of International Law
The United Nations secretary general stated that international law holds greater importance now amid challenges from core countries in the global system. The remarks were made on Friday. This comes at a time when adherence to international norms is under scrutiny.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Identifies Targets in Iran Including Civilian and Military Sites, Per NBC News Report
The United States has identified potential targets in Iran that encompass both civilian and military infrastructure. According to NBC News, this selection may relate to definitions under international law regarding war crimes. The report highlights the mix of target types amid on…