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Prominent diplomat and jurist who heads top UN court named Lebanon's new prime minister

Lebanon’s new president has asked prominent diplomat and jurist Nawaf Salam to form the country’s new government after Salam was named prime minister by a large number of legislators

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

'60 Minutes' Airs Footage Showing Palestinian Children Playing with U.S. Bombs in 'Devastated' Gaza Strip

CBS News' "60 Minutes" aired footage of the Gaza Strip shot months ago, in which children can be seen playing with ammunition casings in a war-torn Gaza.

Latin Times · Jan 13, 2025

Judge Nawaf Salam Designated Lebanon's Next Prime Minister

Nawaf Salam, ICJ's top judge, becomes Lebanon's new PM, facing resistance from Hezbollah and Amal due to sect differences.

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun starts consultations for PM selection

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam seen as frontrunners.

Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2025

Five climate change stories to keep an eye on this year

This year will be one of the hottest ever. It’ll probably feature horrendous extreme weather, crop failures and a further crackdown on climate activism.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

Ireland formally joins South Africa’s ICJ Gaza genocide case against Israel

IRELAND has formally joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

BP faces legal action for supplying oil to Israel amid genocide allegations

PALESTINIAN victims have issued a claim against the energy giant BP, alleging its complicity in supplying oil to Israel amid ongoing claims of the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2024

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Climate crisis threatens to exploit and exacerbate division and polarisation: WHO Chief Ghebreyesus

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday said that the climate crisis threatens to only exploit and exacerbate division and polarisation. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 20, 2024

UN General Assembly asks court to say what Israel needs to provide in Gaza

The U.N. General Assembly has approved a resolution asking the U.N.’s highest court to state what Israel’s obligations are in Gaza and the West Bank to provide humanitarian assistance essential for the survival of Palestinian civilians

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

UN Members Seek ICJ Opinion On Israel Aid Obligations To Palestinians

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution on Thursday asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to assess Israel's obligations to assist Palestinians, amid accusations the Israeli government systematically hinders Gaza aid.

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2024

Question of intent makes genocide hardest crime to prove

International courts have set an extremely high standard of proof when it comes to showing intent to commit genocide

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024

Israel committing ‘acts of genocide’ by cutting off water in Gaza, HRW says

Human Rights Watch says Israel is intentionally cutting off water supplies and destroying infrastructure in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024

Gaza: why it’s difficult to reach a legal judgment of genocide against Israel

Israel recently closed its embassy in Ireland, blaming its decision on Ireland’s allegedly “extreme anti-Israel policies”. This followed the Irish government announcement that it would formally intervene in the South African case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in which South Africa alleges that Israel is engaged in genocide…

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024

Blow for Starmer as Mauritius PM rejects Chagos deal and demands talks reopen

Tories demand answers on ‘basic facts’ about ‘crumbling’ Chagos Islands deal as Mauritius PM Dr Navin Ramgoolam has pulls the plug on agreement demanding talks are reopened

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

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Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Irish government accused by Israel’s foreign minister of ‘antisemitic rhetoric’

Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar was highly critical of the Irish Government after ordering the closure of the embassy in Dublin.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Israel ambassador defends embassy closure, saying Ireland a hostile atmosphere

Dana Erlich accused Ireland of taking a more ‘extreme stance’ than any other country and called Ireland ‘an extreme voice in the international arena’.

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024

Ireland will not be silenced over Israel’s war in Gaza, says premier

Simon Harris was speaking after Israel announced it would be closing its Dublin embassy, accusing Ireland of ‘crossing every red line’.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

Ireland will not be silenced by Israel over criticism of Gaza war, taoiseach says

Simon Harris accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of using decision to close embassy as ‘diplomacy of distraction’

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Israel To Close Embassy In Ireland Due To Anti-Israel Policies

Israel closes embassy in Ireland over perceived anti-Israel policies, sparking diplomatic tensions and highlighting differing views on the Israeli-Palestin...

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2024

Israel to close embassy in Ireland after Dublin backs Gaza genocide case

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called the decision to close the embassy ‘deeply regrettable’.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024

Israel to close Dublin embassy after Ireland supports ICJ genocide petition

Israeli foreign minister says move was prompted by Irish government’s ‘extreme anti-Israeli policies’

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2024

ICJ weighs legal responsibility for climate change, ‘future of our planet’

The World Court’s 15 judges will consider arguments made by over 100 countries in a case led by Vanuatu, island nations.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

‘A human face on an abstract problem’: ICJ forced to listen to climate victims

Marginalised communities have been elevated during hearings in The Hague on impact of climate crisis

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

Ireland will ask UN court to expand genocide interpretation in Israel case

IRELAND will formally intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this month.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024

Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden interpretation of genocide in Israel case

The Irish Government also approved an intervention in a case against Myanmar.

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