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Palestine's health system faces its most critical period as Gaza hospitals struggle under repeated attacks, medicine shortages and fuel scarcity. The ministry urges international intervention to restore medical aid access and protect healthcare workers across Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested at Jakarta's airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle over 70,000 ecstasy pills worth 60 billion rupiah. The airline is cooperating fully with Indonesian authorities while conducting an internal review.
Israeli artillery struck Syria's southern Quneitra province on Thursday, with three shells landing near Tal al-Ahmar al-Sharqi. The incident marks the latest in escalating Israeli military operations since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly condemned ousted ICC prosecutor Karim Khan as fraudulent, following Khan's dismissal over sexual misconduct allegations. Netanyahu was subject to an ICC arrest warrant.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has launched calls for international legal proceedings regarding extensive damage to the country's transport infrastructure, characterizing US military operations as war crimes.
Karim Khan's removal as ICC prosecutor concludes a tenure defined by landmark arrest warrants against Russian and Israeli leaders, yet overshadowed by workplace misconduct allegations that damaged institutional credibility.
A Canadian national has been handed an eight-year prison sentence by a Pakistani court for attempting to illegally transport more than US$111,000 and C$31,000 out of the country in January 2023.
Venezuela has notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, claiming the tribunal exhibits systematic bias against Global South nations and has disproportionately focused investigations on Africa and Latin America.
The International Criminal Court's governing body has voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan from office following disputed allegations of serious misconduct with a staff member, marking a significant institutional crisis.
The International Criminal Court's prosecutor faces an uncertain future following sexual assault allegations. Khan secured arrest warrants against Russian and Israeli leaders but internal tensions have escalated significantly.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has concluded he lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he visit the city, despite earlier considering the possibility.
A New York judge has set June 1, 2027 as the trial date for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking charges. The ruling comes amid mounting international criticism of their January capture.
Argentina's football association has rejected claims that its president Claudio Tapia and treasurer Pablo Toviggino were summoned by US courts, insisting no personal measures were taken against either official.
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared her intention to return home and appear in court, despite being sentenced to death in absentia by a war crimes tribunal over a 2024 crackdown on student protests.
Dutch legal scholars have condemned the United States' campaign to weaken the International Criminal Court, arguing it threatens the foundation of international law and could shift the world toward rule by the strongest nations.
New York's mayor has stated that municipal authorities lack the legal power to execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging Washington to clarify its position on the matter.
A Malaysian legal professional has emerged as a central figure in allegations of sexual misconduct against International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan, igniting a geopolitical and institutional crisis with ramifications across continents.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has sharply rejected comments from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who indicated he was weighing whether to detain the Israeli leader during a forthcoming United Nations gathering.
Thailand's expressed concern over Chinese-made tanks supplied to Cambodia appears inconsistent with Bangkok's own military posturing, advanced weaponry, and history of cross-border airstrikes, raising questions about the true nature of regional security dynamics.
Controversial social media figures Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Miami following new rape and sex-trafficking charges filed by British prosecutors, according to the US Marshals Service.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has indicated he is weighing options to potentially arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, a stance that has drawn immediate criticism from Netanyahu's representatives.
A Malaysian lawyer working at the International Criminal Court has publicly disclosed allegations of sexual misconduct against chief prosecutor Karim Khan, adding to mounting pressure on the tribunal's leadership amid broader institutional concerns.
A Malaysian lawyer who filed sexual misconduct allegations against International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan has publicly denied having ties to Israel, stating her anonymity enabled others to misrepresent her motivations.
The European Union has condemned Israel's approval of expanded settlement funding in the West Bank, warning the moves entrench occupation and jeopardise prospects for Palestinian statehood and a negotiated peace agreement.
Paris prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into remarks made by a Paraguayan lawmaker concerning French football captain Kylian Mbappe, marking an unusual intersection of sports and diplomatic scrutiny.
France has reaffirmed its backing for the International Criminal Court, dismissing American assertions that the tribunal undermines national sovereignty. The statement comes as the US moves to limit the ICC's reach.
Gautam Adani has acknowledged in a US court affidavit that his legal team proposed a US$10 billion American investment as part of settlement discussions with US authorities, though the Justice Department rejected the idea.
Two American advocacy groups have filed legal proceedings against the Trump administration, claiming that newly imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court infringe upon constitutional protections for free expression and speech.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively searching for two Bangladeshi nationals to serve as prosecution witnesses in a corruption trial underway at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
A 14-nation coalition including the Philippines, United States, Japan, and European countries marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea, reaffirming its legal binding status and opposing unilateral actions in the disputed waters.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has strongly condemned the detention of Jerusalem's Grand Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, calling on the UN and OIC to take firm action to protect religious freedoms and safeguard Al-Aqsa Mosque's sanctity.
Andy Burnham, frontrunner to lead Britain's Labour Party and become prime minister, has vowed to impose additional sanctions on Israel over settlement expansion and Gaza ceasefire breaches, signalling a potential shift in UK Middle East policy.
A prominent human rights organisation has warned that Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, faces life-threatening risks following his transfer to an Israeli prison, citing documented injuries and health deterioration.
A defence university analyst has endorsed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's diplomatic strategy on Gaza, arguing it effectively combines moral conviction, international legal frameworks, and practical humanitarian action in addressing the crisis.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will maintain its pursuit of fugitive businessman Jho Low regardless of whether he receives a US presidential pardon, underscoring the government's determination to recover assets linked to the 1MDB scandal.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed predictions of conflict in the South China Sea, emphasizing that Malaysia's engagement with China remains productive. He stressed diplomacy and adherence to international law as crucial to regional stability.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denounced what he terms inconsistent application of international legal frameworks, pointing to a Norwegian missile dispute as proof of systemic bias in global governance standards.
Palestine's Foreign Ministry has rejected attempts to undermine UNRWA's mandate, calling the UN agency irreplaceable for providing essential services to refugees across Palestinian territories and neighbouring countries.
China has formally arrested two Japanese nationals working for Fuji Electric in the coastal city of Dalian on suspicion of breaching rare earth export regulations. Both were initially detained in May and formally arrested in June.