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Rubio vows to weaken International Criminal Court amid renewed U.S. campaign

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged to intensify efforts against the International Criminal Court (ICC), signaling a renewed push by the Trump administration to challenge the authority of the Hague-based institution. In a recent opinion article, Rubio argued that the United States would......

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan remains suspended after losing appeal with UK legal regulator

International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has failed in his attempt to overturn an interim suspension imposed by the United Kingdom’s legal regulator, prolonging uncertainty around the leadership of the world’s main permanent court for war crimes. The Bar Standards Board......

Brazil authorizes expulsion of Russian national sought by U.S. on espionage charges

Brazil has authorized the expulsion of Sergei Vladimirovich Cherkasov, a Russian national at the center of competing legal claims from the United States and Russia, in a case involving alleged espionage, identity fraud and international extradition. The Brazilian government approved the measure after......

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to exit the International Criminal Court in 2027

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are set to formally withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in June 2027, one year after officially submitting their notices of withdrawal under the Rome Statute, according to United Nations documents. The move marks a significant shift in the relationship between......

Niger Officially Submits Request To Withdraw From The International Criminal Court

Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant step in the country's changing relationship with international institutions. According to information released by the court, Niger formally notified the ICC of its intention......

ICC denies reports of secret arrest warrants against Israeli officials

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied reports claiming that it secretly issued new arrest warrants against additional Israeli political and military officials over alleged crimes committed against Palestinians. The clarification came after Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that the court......

ICC says former Philippine president Duterte “authorized killings”

The International Criminal Court has stated that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte “authorized killings” and personally selected some of the alleged victims during his controversial anti-drug campaign, as judges opened hearings to determine whether he should stand trial for crimes......

Israel’s president addresses Trump criticism over Netanyahu pardon

Israeli President Isaac Herzog responded to comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing him for not granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog emphasized that Israel operates under the rule of law and that the pardon request remains under legal review. According to......

Libya opens investigation into assassination of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libyan authorities have launched an investigation into the killing of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was shot dead in the western city of Zenten. The Attorney General’s Office in Tripoli confirmed that forensic experts and legal investigators examined his body......