Keywords: International law


China opposes unilateral sanctions and vows to protect its companies

China has reaffirmed its opposition to what it describes as unilateral sanctions that are not authorized under international law, pledging to safeguard the legitimate interests of Chinese businesses and citizens if additional restrictive measures are introduced. Speaking at a regular press briefing,......

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......

Tunisia and Italy challenge Libya’s maritime claims at the United Nations over exclusive economic zone dispute

Tensions in the Mediterranean have escalated after Tunisia and Italy formally submitted objections to the United Nations regarding Libya’s unilateral declaration of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), intensifying a growing regional dispute over maritime boundaries. According to diplomatic correspondence......

Putin calls for equality among nations and respect for sovereign development paths

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his country’s position in favor of equal treatment of all nations and respect for each state’s sovereign right to choose its own development path. In remarks delivered to participants of the “Primakov Readings” forum, read on his......

Turkey criticizes France-Cyprus defence agreement, citing international law concerns

Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean have resurfaced following Turkey’s criticism of a newly signed defence cooperation agreement between France and Cyprus. The accord, aimed at strengthening military collaboration and regulating the presence of French forces on Cypriot territory, has sparked......

France calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting over Lebanon situation

France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council following escalating tensions in southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces reportedly took control of the historic Beaufort Castle area, raising concerns in Paris over regional stability. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël......

Eighteen countries condemn Somaliland’s plan to open representation in Jerusalem

A group of eighteen countries has strongly condemned Somaliland’s reported decision to open a diplomatic representation in Jerusalem, describing the move as a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability. In a joint statement, foreign ministers from countries including Türkiye,......

Rights groups call on Poland to suspend cooperation on U.S. deportation flights to Ukraine

Poland is facing renewed pressure from human rights organizations over its alleged role in facilitating the transit of deportation flights carrying Ukrainian nationals from the United States to Ukraine. International rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights First, have urged Warsaw......

China says wider US sanctions on Cuba are ‘Illegal’

China has strongly criticized the United States over its decision to broaden sanctions against Cuba, calling the measures “illegal” and inconsistent with international law. Beijing urged Washington to immediately end its decades-long embargo on the island. Response to US policy shift The......