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Thursday, September 4, 2025
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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

Why India should let the rupee fall

From Japan in the 1960s to China in the 2000s, many countries transformed their economies by using competitive exchange rates as part of their industrial strategies.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

‘Loyal wingman’ to full ICBM triad & air defence, China’s show of power at Victory Day parade

China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.