Keywords: International law


South Korean President reaffirms commitment to universal human rights amid diplomatic tensions with Israel

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has reiterated his commitment to universal human rights following a diplomatic exchange sparked by his online remarks related to Israel. The comments came after tensions emerged between Seoul and Tel Aviv over a video shared by the South Korean leader on social......

New aid flotilla departs from Barcelona to challenge Gaza blockade

A new humanitarian aid flotilla is set to depart from the port of Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, aiming to deliver supplies to the Gaza Strip and challenge the ongoing Israeli blockade. Around 30 boats are expected to take part in the “Global Sumud” initiative, carrying medical equipment and......

Journalists must never be targeted in conflicts, says France amid Lebanon tensions

France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, has stressed that journalists should never be targeted in conflict zones, regardless of their affiliations, following the deaths of several media workers in Lebanon. Speaking in a televised interview, Barrot stated that if it were confirmed that......

South korea and Ukraine coordinate on North Korean prisoners under humanitarian principles

South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to cooperate in addressing the situation of two North Korean soldiers captured during the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. According to officials, the discussions focused on resolving the matter in accordance with international law and humanitarian......

ICC prosecutor allegations remain under review despite media report of exoneration

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Karim Khan, head of the International Criminal Court (ICC), continue to be reviewed by the court’s executive branch, according to an internal memo shared with staff on Sunday, despite media reports suggesting he had been cleared. Khan, responsible for investigating......

Switzerland suspends weapons exports to US over Iran conflict, citing neutrality

Switzerland has announced that it will temporarily halt weapons exports to the United States due to ongoing military actions involving Iran, citing its longstanding policy of neutrality. The Swiss government stated that licenses for exporting war materiel to countries engaged in the conflict cannot......

Denmark’s supreme court rejects NGOs’ lawsuit over arms sales to Israel

Denmark’s supreme court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by four non-governmental organizations challenging the country’s arms exports to Israel, ruling that the groups lacked the legal standing required to bring the case. The complaint, submitted by several NGOs including Amnesty International......

Switzerland upholds neutrality, rejects US military overflight requests amid Middle East conflict

For the first time since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, Switzerland announced on Saturday that it had rejected two requests from the United States to overfly Swiss territory, citing its “right to neutrality.” According to a government statement, the requests involved reconnaissance......

Netherlands adopts cautious stance on US and Israeli strikes against Iran

The Netherlands has taken a cautious diplomatic position regarding recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, saying it understands the motivations behind the attacks but does not formally support them. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten explained that the government......