The Latest Breaking News from ICJ

Will we ever see despots like Putin in court? It’s unlikely – and that’s the west’s fault too

The US, UK and others routinely flout international law. That’s why there’s scant hope for a new tribunal on crimes against Ukraine, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025

UK officials suspect Macron will delay French Palestine recognition

French president thought to be reconsidering June announcement at UN meeting, which would push back a similar move from the UK

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025

Ramaphosa's Talks With Trump Chance To Reset Tattered Ties

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa travels to the United States next week to meet Donald Trump in a bid to rescue deteriorating relations with a vital and increasingly critical trade partner.

International Business Times · May 16, 2025

Sudan to cut ties with United Arab Emirates over alleged RSF support

UAE insists it does not provide arms to paramilitary group as Sudanese ambassador recalled

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

UN top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case against UAE over support to RSF

Sudan had requested urgent measures to halt violence against the Masalit ethnic group but the UAE rejected the case as legally unfounded and politically motivated.

Euronews · May 5, 2025

Sudan fails in attempt to make UAE accountable for acts of genocide

Largely expected decision by international court of justice marks second diplomatic victory for Gulf state

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

International Court of Justice throws out Sudan genocide case against UAE

The top United Nations court on Monday threw out Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates over alleged complicity in genocide during the brutal Sudanese civil war.

Radio France Internationale · May 5, 2025

The Guardian view on Israel’s aid blockade of Gaza: hunger as a weapon of war

Editorial: Conditions are increasingly desperate. The resumption of humanitarian relief is essential to save civilian lives

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025

ICJ hearing on Israel’s obligation to allow aid to Palestine: Key takeaways

Most states that participated in the rhetorical hearings said Israel has failed to deliver aid to Palestinians.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025

Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza

The top United Nations court is wrapping a week of hearings on what Israel must do to ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025