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A Syrian court has convicted ousted president Bashar al-Assad of war crimes including killings and torture, imposing a death sentence in his absence following the country's prolonged conflict.
Palestinian presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh has condemned Israel's continuation of military operations despite the announced second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, calling it merely "paper" without substance and urging international intervention.
Israeli artillery struck southern Syria's Quneitra province on Thursday, landing three shells near Tal al-Ahmar al-Sharqi with no reported casualties, marking the latest in a pattern of escalating incursions since December 2024.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced former ICC prosecutor Karim Khan as a 'con job' following Khan's dismissal over sexual misconduct allegations. The move comes as Netanyahu faces an ICC arrest warrant.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has demanded international legal action over damage to the country's transport infrastructure, characterising US attacks on civilian facilities as war crimes.
The sexual misconduct allegations that forced Karim Khan's resignation from the International Criminal Court may overshadow his tenure, yet legal experts believe his prosecutorial achievements could shape how history ultimately assesses his controversial leadership.
Palestine's presidency has issued a formal condemnation of what it describes as systematic violence by Israeli settlers and military forces in the West Bank, citing 87 Palestinian deaths since the year's start.
Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, claiming the tribunal exhibits systematic bias against African and Latin American nations while investigations into the Maduro government continue.
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan faces an uncertain future as the institution investigates sexual assault allegations against him, threatening a tenure marked by controversial arrest warrants against major world powers.
The United States has reiterated its dedication to maintaining unrestricted passage through international waterways, emphasising the principle's criticality to regional stability and global commerce amid ongoing South China Sea tensions.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has acknowledged he lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes, despite earlier exploring the possibility.
A US federal judge has set a June 2027 trial date for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores following their January seizure by American military forces. The development has intensified global controversy over sovereignty and international law.
Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared her intention to return home and face court proceedings despite a death sentence handed down by a war crimes tribunal, rejecting charges as politically motivated.
Dutch legal experts have condemned the United States' broad campaign against the International Criminal Court, warning it undermines the global rule of law and could encourage other nations to abandon international justice mechanisms.
New York's mayor has clarified that municipal authorities lack the power to execute the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu, deferring responsibility to federal officials.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is travelling abroad on an approved personal trip spanning Qatar, Germany, the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and the Netherlands until July 31, while her impeachment trial continues.
A Malaysian lawyer's sexual misconduct allegations against International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan have triggered an unprecedented crisis at the global justice institution, with far-reaching implications for international law and institutional accountability.
Benjamin Netanyahu's office has strongly criticised New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for suggesting he might pursue the Israeli PM's arrest during a forthcoming United Nations gathering in New York.
Israeli military forces comprising six vehicles crossed into Syria's Quneitra province on Saturday, advancing toward the Kudna Dam while drones surveyed the area, marking another breach of Syrian sovereignty.
Controversial social media figures Andrew and Tristan Tate have been taken into custody in Miami following fresh charges filed by British prosecutors alleging rape and sex-trafficking offences.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has indicated he is deliberating the prospect of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the forthcoming UN summit, drawing swift condemnation from Netanyahu's office.
The European Union has condemned Israel's decision to approve substantial new funding for West Bank settlement expansion, warning that such moves jeopardise the viability of a two-state solution and deepen Palestinian fragmentation.
France has reasserted its backing for the International Criminal Court, dismissing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's assertion that the institution undermines American sovereignty. Paris emphasised the court's role in prosecuting individuals rather than states.
Gautam Adani has disclosed in a court affidavit that his lawyers suggested a proposed $10 billion US investment could be part of resolving his criminal case, though the DOJ rejected the proposal.
Two American advocacy organisations have filed a lawsuit contesting the Trump administration's sanctions against the International Criminal Court, alleging violations of constitutional free speech rights amid intensifying diplomatic pressure on the institution.
Parisian prosecutors have initiated a formal investigation following controversial comments directed at French football captain Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan legislator, marking an unusual intersection of international diplomacy and sports.
Physicians for Human Rights has raised alarm over the condition of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, alleging he suffered injuries while detained in Israel's Nitzan Prison.
An analyst at Malaysia's national defence university has commended Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's approach to the Gaza crisis as principled and grounded in international law, reflecting the country's commitment to humanitarian assistance and legal accountability.