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China's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Philippines' recent release of a new maritime map, which includes islands claimed by Beijing in the South China Sea, declaring it a severe infringement on China's territorial sovereignty and thus illegal and invalid.
UK legal experts call for stronger sanctions against Israeli settlements, urging the UK to go beyond current measures.
Qatar has strongly condemned Israel's entry into Syrian territory, labeling it a "blatant breach of international law" and a "serious threat to regional security."
Iran's Judiciary Chief visits India for BRICS judicial meetings, seen as an opportunity for legal cooperation and influence in the emerging international order.
Iran criticizes US attacks on oil tankers, calling them illegal.
Yemen condemns US attack on wedding party in Iran, calling it a war crime.
South Africa has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Iran in pursuing legal action against the United States and Israel for crimes. The readiness was announced during the 11th BRICS Legal Forum 2026 in New Delhi.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the activities of two French diplomats in Iran constituted ‘unacceptable interference’ in the country’s internal affairs. The diplomats were briefly detained in Tehran after they were found at a meeting linked to a s…
Syria has condemned an Israeli attack on the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of the country's capital Damascus, which officials said hit a civilian vehicle and left several people injured.
U.S.-sanctioned ICC head Akane warns against 'demise of international rule of law'
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan warned against the "demise of international rule of law" after the United States imposed sanctions on her.
Turkey has requested an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of “genocide” related to Israel’s interception of an aid flotilla for Gaza in May 2026.
Israel has opened up tenders for the construction of 1,200 settlement homes in the occupied West Bank, a move that has been internationally condemned. The development would effectively divide the West Bank in two and isolate East Jerusalem.
Trump's campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court gains its first allies in Africa and Latin America
Chad and Venezuela have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), aligning with a US-led campaign to dismantle the institution. The US has imposed sanctions on ICC officials, citing national sovereignty concerns.
US imposes sanctions on UN International Criminal Court chief Tōmokō Akani and another high-ranking official in response to allegations of politicization.
Iran has demanded that Qatar allow a team of experts to visit the country to investigate the alleged detention of three Iranian pilots. The Iranian military claims that the pilots were captured by Qatar after they flew two F-4 fighter jets into the country's airspace in M…
Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned the UN Security Council's silence towards the Zionist regime's continued violations of international law and human rights in Lebanon. He also praised Lebanese people's resistance in the face of aggression …
Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Israeli claims over the occupied Golan Heights, calling them a violation of historical and legal realities and international law. The ministry also condemned Colombia's recent recognition of Israeli regime's sovereignty over …
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has accused Israel of systematically destroying homes and civilian infrastructure in southern Lebanon, calling the actions a serious violation of international law amid a fragile ceasefire.
The Crisis in Ceuta Gives Leverage to Supporters of Migrant Deportation Centers Outside the EU
The crisis in Ceuta has given new momentum to supporters of migrant deportation centers outside the EU. Italy's interior minister, Matteo Piantedosi, has called for the EU to build such centers to combat irregular immigration. Other countries, including Austria, Greece, a…
DR Congo's case against Rwanda moves ahead as World Court sets timetable
The International Court of Justice has established a timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo's case against Rwanda, accusing Kigali of violating international law since 1996.
A special webinar was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington on Kashmir Exploitation Day. The webinar focused on the current situation in occupied Kashmir, international law, and the Sindh Basin Treaty. The speakers emphasized the importance of resolving the Kashmi…
Iran is pursuing a legal battle against the US and Israel for war crimes committed during the 2025 and current conflicts. The country has initiated a process to document and hold the two regimes accountable for their actions.
DRC: The Government Clarifies its "Genocost" Strategy
The Democratic Republic of Congo has clarified its strategy regarding "Genocost," a term for economic-driven genocide, by establishing a national memorial policy and shifting its international advocacy to recognized legal definitions of genocide.
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has said that Dutch authorities took no action against an Israeli reservist despite an urgent criminal complaint accusing him of war crimes during his visit to the Netherlands.
In the village of at-Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, 72-year-old Khadera Ima sleeps on her roof through the hot summer nights. On July 18, she climbed up to sleep as usual. Just after midnight, Ima heard shouting below. Looking down, she saw a group of 30 to 40 masked settlers m…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called recent US airstrikes targeting the country's civilian infrastructure 'war crimes' and demanded international legal action. The attacks have caused significant damage to transport and logistics networks, leading to the deaths …
The International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan was removed from his position after a coordinated U.S.-Israeli campaign. The move is seen as a blow to international law and a victory for Zionism.
Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has called on BRICS member states to take a clear and decisive stand against US aggression on sovereign and independent states. He linked his appeal to recent attacks on Iran, stating that violations of territorial integrity and st…
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes. Mamdani cited US law and international agreements that grant immunity to heads of state and UN representatives.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged he lacks the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged US federal authorities to do so if Netanyahu visits the US later this year.