World Sep 01 Leading genocide scholars organization says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza The determination by the International Association of Genocide Scholars could serve to further isolate Israel in global public opinion and adds to a growing chorus of organizations that have used the term for Israel's actions.
World Jul 29 Netherlands bans 2 far-right Israeli ministers as EU considers sanctions on Israel over Gaza The Netherlands has banned two far-right Israeli ministers from entering the country. The move comes as the European Union considers partially suspending Israel’s access to a science and technology program.
World Jul 23 WATCH: UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law The International Court of Justice on Wednesday delivered an advisory opinion in a landmark case about nations' obligations to tackle climate change and consequences they may face if they don't.
World Jun 26 Zelenskyy approves special tribunal plans to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine invasion The special tribunal aims to target senior Russian leaders for the “crime of aggression,” which underpins the countless war crimes Ukraine accuses Russian forces of committing since the start of the war on Feb. 24, 2022.
World Jun 25 NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defense if attacked Russia remains the major threat in Europe, but the United States is shifting its attention to focus on security priorities elsewhere. However, some countries have already warned that they will struggle to meet the target.
World Jun 24 NATO chief praises Trump for making Europe ‘pay in a BIG way’ on defense ahead of historic summit The allies are expected to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security.
World Jun 24 Dutch authorities investigate possible arson against rail network as NATO summit opens The damage has disrupted rail services and no trains are running between Schiphol Airport and the country's capital, Amsterdam.
World Jun 24 With unity on the line, NATO leaders gather for historic summit The allies are likely to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security, to be able to fulfill the alliance’s plans for defending against outside attack.
Politics Jun 05 WATCH: State Department briefing addresses sanctions on ICC judges, Trump’s new travel ban The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza and in the West Bank.
World May 15 Trump’s sanctions on ICC’s chief prosecutor have halted tribunal’s work, officials and lawyers say Staffers and allies of the ICC said the sanctions have made it increasingly difficult for the tribunal to conduct basic tasks, let alone seek justice for victims of war crimes or genocide.