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Three International Criminal Court judges have filed a lawsuit against President Trump and senior US officials, challenging the legality of sanctions imposed against them and arguing the measures violate international law.
UN investigators have released a report accusing Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children as a central component of what they characterise as an ongoing genocide in Gaza. The allegations have drawn sharp rebuttals from Israel.
The ICC is recruiting Tagalog and Cebuano interpreters for the upcoming trial of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. The court needs skilled linguistic professionals to handle witness testimonies in preparation for proceedings beginning in November.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Iran and Oman will jointly oversee the strategic Strait of Hormuz, exercising their natural rights as bordering nations while ensuring safe passage for all vessels.
A Palestinian prisoner advocacy organisation has demanded international prosecution of Israeli officials over alleged systematic sexual violence and torture in detention facilities, citing a UN report that verified 31 cases.
Malaysia's Defence Minister has condemned what he calls selective enforcement of international law, citing Norway's cancellation of a Naval Strike Missile export deal as evidence of unequal standards applied to different nations.
Malaysia has strongly condemned a reported Israeli plan to seize control of 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip, calling it illegal and a violation of international law and UN resolutions.
The United States has reinstated sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese following a court decision that temporarily halted her designation. The Italian official faced penalties for criticising Israel's military operations in Gaza.
The International Criminal Court has set November 30, 2026 as the trial opening date for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces three counts of crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has firmly denied any territorial ambitions at the United Nations Security Council, responding to Cambodia's references during a debate on maintaining the UN Charter and international peace.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law authorizing the armed forces to protect Russian citizens arrested or prosecuted by foreign courts and international tribunals without Russian involvement.
Lawyers for Malaysian members of Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 are preparing to file an international case alleging torture and degrading treatment by Israeli authorities.
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Eleven Australian activists who participated in a Gaza aid flotilla have returned home describing physical abuse, sexual assault, and medical neglect during their detention by Israeli authorities. The Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted last week in international waters.
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Malaysia is prepared to bring a case against Israel to the International Court of Justice concerning alleged abuses during Gaza flotilla operations, according to Selangor's Menteri Besar.
Eight Muslim-majority nations have jointly condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for what they call degrading treatment of Gaza-bound flotilla participants held in detention, citing violations of international humanitarian law.
More than 200,000 Cubans assembled outside the US Embassy in Havana on Friday to oppose Washington's indictment of former President Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft that killed four people.
The Palestinian presidency has welcomed a coordinated statement from leaders of nine Western democracies condemning escalating violence by settlers and Israeli government policies in the occupied West Bank, calling for concrete international action.
The Palestinian Presidency has condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and the military's treatment of Global Sumud flotilla activists detained during vessel interception in international waters.
Syria has formally joined a global initiative to strengthen adherence to international humanitarian law, with its UN representative submitting accession documents to the International Committee of the Red Cross president.
Twenty-nine European lawmakers have called on the EU to impose human rights sanctions against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and others involved in what they describe as abuses of Gaza flotilla activists detained in international waters.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has strongly criticized Israeli forces for intercepting a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla carrying 428 activists from 44 nations. The OIC demands international action and accuses Israel of violating international law through its blockade.
The Sumud Nusantara Command Center has denounced alleged violence and intimidation by Israeli forces against activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0, saying the conduct breaches international humanitarian law and UN resolutions.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has denounced Israel's interception of aid vessels destined for Gaza, calling the seizures inhumane and a violation of international law. Two ships carrying South Korean activists were stopped by Israeli forces.
Israeli forces have detained 25 Malaysians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0, one of 40 ships intercepted while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Sumud Nusantara Command Centre condemned the action as a violation of international law.