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Topic: ICJ

ICJ ruling paves way for legal action against historical emitters for failure to meet climate obligations

Though non-binding, the landmark advisory opinion says that nations that have been historically the worst impacted by climate change may be entitled to reparations.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israel PM & country’s ex-defence minister

The international court has accused PM Benjamin Netanyahu & Yoav Gallant of 'crimes against humanity and war crimes'. Netanyahu has condemned the decision, calling it 'antisemitic'.

In a first, International Court of Justice calls Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory unlawful

In statement on X, Israeli PM Netanyahu said 'the Jewish people are not occupiers in their own land', and 'no absurd opinion in the Hague can deny this historical truth'.

China asks World Court to speak against Israel’s ‘illegal’ occupation of Palestinian territories

The ICJ this week is hearing arguments from over 50 states following UNGA request to issue a non-binding opinion on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation.

Israel launches another assault on Gaza, US promises to respond to 1st deadly strike on its forces

3 US servicemen were killed and at least 34 wounded in a drone attack by Iran-backed militants in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, says US Central Command.

As world waits for ICJ ruling, Gaza says Israeli strikes killed 20 Palestinians queuing for food aid

International Court of Justice ruling due today on South Africa’s request for emergency measures against Israel in a case accusing it of state-led genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Hope India will support South Africa’s case against Israel at ICJ, says Palestinian ambassador

Adnan Abu Al Haija expressed hope that India plays 'a bigger role in peace process'. Meanwhile, analysts say the case is exposing cracks in international law.

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is crucial. Future wars need legal sanctions

The Second World War did not bring about a genocide taboo. The last century saw the efflorescence of such massacres.

Mandela-Arafat friendship, lessons from apartheid — why South Africa’s taking Israel to ICJ over Gaza

South Africa has been among the most strident critics of Israel's military operation. It has gone as far as to say that Gaza has turned into a 'concentration camp'. 

Ukraine brands Russia ‘terrorist state’ at top UN court hearing after dam breach

The ICJ began hearing over violation of a UN anti-terrorism treaty by Moscow by funding pro-Russian forces who shot down jetliner over Ukraine, killing all 298 passengers and crew.

On Camera

My first meeting with Modi ji in 1996 gave me a living model of leadership: ML Khattar

As Modi enters his seventy-sixth year of service to the nation, I join millions in wishing him strength and success.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.