Keywords: International law


Mamdani calls for US to join ICC and enforce Netanyahu arrest warrant

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for the United States to join the International Criminal Court and comply with its arrest warrants, saying that, if the decision were his, Washington would seek membership and enforce the warrant issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani......

Mamdani says New York lacks authority to arrest Netanyahu ahead of UN visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has renewed his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while acknowledging that city authorities do not have the independent legal power to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him if he visits New York. The issue has resurfaced......

Trump administration prepares broader sanctions against the International Criminal Court

  The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a new package of sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal and reported by Reuters. The proposed measures would significantly restrict financial dealings......

Morocco calls for international code of conduct to protect freedom of navigation

Morocco has called for the creation of an international code of conduct aimed at strengthening security in strategic maritime straits and safeguarding freedom of navigation, as growing geopolitical tensions continue to put pressure on major global shipping routes. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita made......

Diplomatic immunity shields 49 foreign diplomats from prosecution in South Korea

At least 49 foreign diplomats in South Korea have avoided criminal prosecution over incidents recorded during the past five years, according to official data submitted by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the National Assembly. The figures cover cases reported between 2022 and July......

China outlines four principles for a new security framework in the Middle East

China has put forward a four-point vision for establishing a new security framework in the Middle East, emphasizing regional ownership, comprehensive cooperation and respect for international law. Liao Liqiang, China’s ambassador to Egypt, outlined the proposals in a post on X, highlighting President......

UN Human Rights Council opens tense session on Sudan, Ukraine and Myanmar

The United Nations Human Rights Council has opened a particularly demanding session in Geneva, with Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar and Haiti among the most closely watched crises on the agenda. The 63rd session, running until October 7, brings together UN member states for an extensive programme covering both......

World court begins hearings on Nicaragua’s case against Germany over Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague is set to begin hearings on Germany’s objections to a case brought by Nicaragua, which accuses Berlin of contributing to alleged genocide in Gaza through its military support for Israel. Nicaragua argues that Germany’s arms exports and......

UN report warns of possible ethnic cleansing amid Israeli displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank

A new report by the United Nations human rights office has raised serious concerns over the forced displacement of Palestinians from refugee camps in the occupied West Bank, warning that the scale and nature of the expulsions could amount to serious violations of international law and raise concerns......