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International Court of Justice to issue landmark climate opinion

The Hague, July 23, 2025 – The United Nations' highest judicial body, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), is expected to deliver a groundbreaking advisory opinion on Wednesday regarding states' legal obligations to combat climate change. A central issue at stake: should historically......

China launches mediation organization in Hong Kong to rival World Court

China has officially launched a new international mediation body in Hong Kong, aiming to position it as a global alternative to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). On Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi presided over a ceremony that ratified the Convention on the Establishment of the International......

Ramaphosa’s US Visit Aims to Mend Strained Ties with Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to embark on a state visit to the United States starting Monday, in what his administration calls an effort to "reset" deteriorating ties with Washington now seen by many analysts as their weakest in decades. The visit follows a controversial......

Spain's call for action on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has urged for increased international pressure to halt what he describes as Israel's "massacre in Gaza." Speaking at an Arab League summit in Baghdad, Sanchez emphasized the urgent need for a United Nations resolution aimed at securing humanitarian aid......

South African president to meet Trump in Washington amid bilateral tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. This meeting comes amid growing tensions between the two nations, largely driven by Trump’s accusations of......

Sudan cuts diplomatic ties with UAE, labels it an 'enemy state'

Sudan's army-affiliated defense council has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, branding the Gulf nation an "enemy state." This dramatic move reflects escalating tensions between the two countries, with accusations of interference and aggression taking......

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifies amid blockade

Israel closed Gaza’s border crossings on March 2, halting all humanitarian aid, including water, food, and medical supplies, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the region. Gaza's Government Media Office accused Israel of worsening the suffering of Palestinian children through......

ICJ to review Israel's legal duties in Palestinian territories

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has scheduled public hearings from April 28 to May 2, 2025, to issue an advisory opinion on Israel's legal responsibilities regarding UN operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. The hearings are the result of a UN General Assembly resolution passed......

ICJ to examine Israel’s humanitarian responsibilities toward Palestinians

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to convene hearings in April, following a request from the United Nations to assess Israel's humanitarian obligations regarding the Palestinian population. This development arises after the UN General Assembly passed a resolution in December, calling......