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jns.orgpolitics8 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Enacts Sanctions on International Criminal Court
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the effort on July 13 through an op-ed and video, outlining sanctions and diplomatic pressure on the court and its member states. The United States has never joined the ICC under the 2002 Rome Statute.
asiaone.comworld2 days ago
U.S., UK and 12 nations reaffirm 2016 ruling against China's South China Sea claims
The United States, United Kingdom and 12 other countries issued a joint statement on Sunday rejecting China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea. The statement cited the 2016 arbitration ruling that found no legal basis for those claims under the U.N. Convention on…
axios.compolitics2 days ago
ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions imposed for case involving U.S. troops in Afghanistan
Cbc reported that Winnipeg-born International Criminal Court judge Kimberly Prost and two colleagues filed suit June 24, 2025, against President Trump and his administration. The action challenges sanctions imposed nearly a year earlier over her work on an Afghanistan case. Canad…
thewire.inpolitics7 days ago
UN General Assembly Discusses Genocide Prevention at Monday Session
The United Nations General Assembly convened a plenary session on Monday to address state obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The meeting occurs as multiple humanitarian crises continue in Gaza, Sudan, and other regions.
arynews.tvworld8 days ago
Iran says it will file legal complaint over Khamenei assassination
Iranian officials stated they have begun preparing a legal complaint against Israel and the United States over the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The government spokeswoman said evidence collection is underway.
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Al Jazeeraworld15 days ago
Democratic Republic of Congo Files Case Against Rwanda at International Court of Justice
Kinshasa filed the case this week seeking orders for Rwanda to halt activities in eastern provinces and pay reparations. Al Jazeera reported the move amid ongoing accusations of Rwandan involvement in regional conflict.
news.sky.comworld15 days ago
English Woman Charged With Murder in Dubai Faces Possible Death Penalty
A 23-year-old English influencer has been charged with murder after her boyfriend was stabbed in Dubai. An advocacy group says she acted in self-defense and is calling for her release on bail.
fantasypros.compolitics16 days ago
Draft Board of Peace resolution proposes legal immunity for members and contractors in Gaza
A four-page draft resolution obtained by The Guardian outlines legal protections for Board of Peace personnel operating in Gaza. The document also seeks access to public property without payment.
sabcnews.comworld17 days ago
DR Congo Files Case Against Rwanda at International Court of Justice
The Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Rwanda of treaty violations tied to eastern Congo operations. The ICJ will review demands for cessation and reparations.
abcnews.go.comworld19 days ago
Niger Withdraws From International Criminal Court
Niger formally left the International Criminal Court on June 23, becoming the third country to exit after Burundi and the Philippines. The government cited selective justice and said the court had been misused.
nypost.compolitics20 days ago
Secretary of State Says Iran Cannot Charge Tolls in Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Tuesday that Iran is barred from charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz under international law. The statement follows a recent meeting between Iranian officials and Oman to discuss management of the waterway.
variety.comworld21 days ago
International Criminal Court schedules second status conference on case
The International Criminal Court Trial Chamber III will hold the second status conference on Tuesday, June 23. The session will address filing deadlines, confidentiality protocols, and upcoming conference dates.
ecns.cnworld21 days ago
Philippines rejects Chinese embassy statements on 2016 South China Sea ruling
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs rejected recent social media posts from the Chinese embassy in Manila that questioned the 2016 arbitral award. Officials described the award as final and binding under international law.
theconversation.comscience21 days ago
Ten Australians file UN complaint over government fossil fuel policy
Ten people affected by floods, bushfires, heatwaves and algal blooms have lodged a complaint with the UN human rights committee. The filing alleges that continued government support for coal and gas exports violates their rights under an international covenant.
Rapplerworld22 days ago
Philippine DOJ Says It Received No ICC Arrest Warrant for Senator Bong Go
The Department of Justice stated on June 18 that it had received no arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for Senator Christopher Bong Go. The statement followed public claims by Representative Paolo Duterte that such warrants had been issued.
middleeasteye.netpolitics24 days ago
Norway Proposes Trade Ban With Israeli Settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Norway's government announced a draft bill that would prohibit trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements and ban related real estate and business transactions. The measure would apply to the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. A three-month consultation period on the propos…
Al Jazeerapolitics24 days ago
Britain’s Bar Standards Board Suspends ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan
The 56-year-old prosecutor was suspended effective immediately on 19 June 2026, one week after the ICC executive committee took the same step.
Abc Newspolitics24 days agoUpdated
Britain’s Bar Standards Board imposes interim suspension on Karim Khan, to be reviewed within four weeks
The regulatory body acted on June 19 after the International Criminal Court suspended its former chief prosecutor on June 8 over sexual misconduct accusations. Khan, 56, denies the allegations.
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Germany Considers Naval Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
Germany is preparing draft plans for possible naval participation in efforts to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. No final decision has been reached and legal questions remain open.
koreaherald.comworld29 days ago
UN Human Rights Council 62nd Session Opens Monday at Geneva
The UN Human Rights Council convenes its 62nd session at the United Nations office in Geneva to advance protections under international law.
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jns.orgpolitics31 days ago
ICC Prosecutor Suspended Over Misconduct Allegations
The International Criminal Court suspended its lead prosecutor this week after a confidential poll found serious misconduct. The case now moves to the full Assembly of States Parties for a possible dismissal vote.
winnipegfreepress.comworld33 days agoUpdated
Amnesty International Report Addresses West Bank Displacement; Israel Disputes Findings
The 149-page report details forced displacement of Bedouin communities and links the actions to state policy aimed at annexation. It cites 27 communities affected between 2023 and 2025.
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France 24politics38 days agoUpdated
Israel Intercepts Gaza Flotilla Vessels; France Probes Activists' Mistreatment Claims
French prosecutors launched a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes linked to the detention of activists on a Gaza-bound flotilla. The probe follows complaints from returned participants and a government referral.
abcnews.go.compolitics38 days ago
Israel and Lebanon Announce Ceasefire After April Truce
Israel and Lebanon announced a ceasefire on Wednesday. The announcement follows an earlier truce reached on April 16.
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deadline.comworld42 days ago
Arbitration Court Rules UK Not Liable for Rwanda Payments
An international court rejected Rwanda's claim for more than £100 million in outstanding costs tied to a canceled asylum-seeker relocation agreement. Judges ruled after a three-day hearing that no further payments were due.
citizen.co.zapolitics42 days ago
UK Wins Hague Ruling Against Rwanda in Dispute Over Scrapped Asylum Partnership
An international tribunal ruled Britain does not owe Rwanda more than £100 million after Labour scrapped the migrant deportation scheme. The decision ends Rwanda's claim for outstanding payments and compensation.
usatoday.comworld43 days ago
Ukraine's President Says Russia Trains Abducted Children as Combatants
Ukraine's president stated in a CBS News interview that his government holds evidence Russia is abducting Ukrainian children and training them to fight against Ukraine. He described the practice as a violation of international humanitarian law and called for stricter sanctions.
thehindu.compolitics43 days ago
Ukraine Says Russia Abducts Children and Trains Them to Fight
Ukrainian officials told CBS News they have evidence Russia is abducting Ukrainian children and training them as combatants. The International Criminal Court has previously issued an arrest warrant over child deportations.
The Guardianworld43 days ago
U.S. Military Interdicts Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing Three
The attack on Saturday was the fourth announced in a week. The cumulative death toll from strikes that began in September 2025 now stands at 205.
world44 days ago
Eleven Australians Detained After Attempting to Breach Gaza Naval Blockade Submit Claims to ICC
The 11 Australians were among more than 400 participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted on May 18 while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. They allege war crimes, crimes against humanity and torture during detention.
citizen.co.zapolitics45 days ago
Israel 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.
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Abc Newsworld47 days ago
ICC Schedules November 30 Trial for Duterte on Crimes Against Humanity Charges
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.coworld50 days ago
Morocco 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.
mondoweiss.netpolitics50 days ago
Knesset 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.
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nippon.comworld51 days ago
United 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.
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nationalpost.comscience52 days ago
U.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.orgworld53 days ago
U.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.
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The Hillworld53 days ago
United 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.compolitics53 days ago
UN 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 Jazeerapolitics53 days ago
UN 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.
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politics53 days ago
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.
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nippon.comworld53 days ago
United 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.
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France 24science54 days ago
UN 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 24politics54 days agoUpdated
U.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.
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Israeli 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.
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naturalnews.compolitics56 days ago
ICC 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.
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France 24world56 days ago
Amnesty 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.comworld57 days ago
ICC 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.compolitics58 days ago
Israeli 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.orgworld59 days ago
Philippines 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.compolitics59 days ago
U.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 Independentpolitics59 days ago
46 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 Guardianpolitics60 days ago
UK 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 Jazeerapolitics60 days agoUpdated
Federal 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.copolitics61 days ago
Hind 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…
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Al Jazeerapolitics63 days ago
EU 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.comscience63 days ago
Andean 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 Jazeeraworld63 days ago
Israel 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…
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Peru 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…
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Al Jazeerapolitics67 days ago
12 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…