Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from World Court

World Court celebrates 80-year anniversary as the international legal framework is under strain

The United Nations secretary-general warns that international law is eroding

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Australia squeezed on climate by Vanuatu minister

Vanuatu's climate change adaptation minister Ralph Regenvanu says a recent World Court advisory opinion has reset the legal framework on climate change.

AAP · Sep 10, 2025

Test for Australia after World Court's climate reset

Now that the dust has settled on the World Court's landmark advisory opinion on climate, the young Pacific leaders behind it are mapping out next moves.

AAP · Sep 6, 2025

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?

The opinion opens a door for future claims by countries seeking reparations for climate-related harm.

Space · Aug 25, 2025

History in making as World Court to advise on climate

Nations will soon have clarity on responsibilities to cut emissions under a hard-fought legal opinion spearheaded by Pacific states and initiated by students.

AAP · Jul 22, 2025

World Court's Order On Rafah Does Not Rule Out Offensive

World Court order on Rafah amidst Israel-Palestine tensions underscores need for peaceful conflict resolution.

Colombia Seeks To Join Gaza Genocide Case At World Court

Colombia's interest in joining the World Court case on Gaza genocide could impact conflict dynamics.

World Court Orders Israel To Address Gaza Famine

The International Court of Justice directs Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for action and international support.

Palestinians at World Court Call for End to Occupation

At the World Court, Palestinians called for an end to the Israeli occupation. Learn more about this ongoing conflict and its implications.

Nicaragua Joins South Africa in World Court Against Israel

Nicaragua seeks to join South Africa in taking the case against Israel to the World Court, adding to the ongoing debate about alleged war crimes.

World Court to Rule on Jurisdiction in Russia-Ukraine Genocide

The World Court is set to determine its jurisdiction in the Russia-Ukraine genocide case, a major development in seeking accountability for the crisis.

World Court orders Azerbaijan to ensure free movement to Nagorno-Karabakh

The World Court ordered Azerbaijan on Wednesday to ensure free movement through the Lachin corridor to and from the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, as an intermediate step in ongoing legal disputes with neighbouring Armenia.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2023

Azerbaijan asks World Court to order Armenia to help demining effort

Azerbaijan on Tuesday called on judges at the World Court to order Armenia to help demine areas it previously controlled and stop planting explosive devices which prevent Azeri nationals from returning to their former homes.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2023

Armenia tells World Court Azerbaijan blockade is 'ethnic cleansing'

Armenia told judges at the World Court on Monday that a blockade of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region by neighbouring Azerbaijan was designed to allow "ethnic cleansing", a claim rejected by Baku.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2023

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Watch: World Court holds hearings in tit-for-tat Armenia-Azerbaijan cases

Judges at the International Court of Justice in The Hague heard requests for additional emergency measures as part of tit-for-tat cases filed by Armenia and Azerbaijan at the World Court in 2021 today, 30 January.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2023

World Court Says It Has Received UN Request for Opinion on Israel Occupation

The International Court of Justice on Friday confirmed it had officially received a request from the United Nations General Assembly to give an advisory opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. The ICJ is expected to draw up a list of states and organizations that…

Reuters · Jan 20, 2023

World Court says it has received U.N. request for opinion on Israel occupation

Reuters · Jan 5, 2023

Azerbaijan asks World Court to order Armenia to help demine contested territories

The World Court said on Thursday Azerbaijan had asked it to order neighbouring Armenia to stop planting landmines in territories it once occupied and to hand over information about the location of mines, booby-traps and other explosives.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022

Palestinians Welcome UN Vote on Israel’s Occupation as ‘a Victory’

The Palestinians on Saturday welcomed a vote by the United Nations General Assembly requesting that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provide an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. The Hague-based ICJ, also known as the World Court, is the top UN court dealing…

France 24 · Dec 31, 2022

UN vote on Israel's occupation 'a victory,' say Palestinians

Reuters · Dec 30, 2022

U.N. asks World Court to give opinion on Israel's occupation

The 193-member United Nations General Assembly on Friday asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to give an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories.

Reuters · Dec 1, 2022

World Court urges Chile and Bolivia to cooperate on Silala river

Judges at the World Court ruled on Thursday that Chile and land-locked Bolivia now agreed on previous points of dispute over access to the waters of the Silala river and that they would not need to make a decision on Chile's claims before the court.

Reuters · Oct 6, 2022

Russia submits objections to Ukraine genocide case in World Court

Russia has submitted preliminary objections to a genocide case against Moscow brought by Ukraine, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Thursday.

Reuters · Sep 21, 2022

U.S. asks World Court to dismiss Iran's claims over frozen assets

The United States on Wednesday asked judges at the International Court of Justice in The Hague to dismiss claims by Tehran that Washington illegally allowed courts to freeze assets of Iranian companies.

Reuters · Sep 19, 2022

Iran tells World Court U.S. illegally froze Iranian assets

Iran on Monday told judges at the International Court of Justice in The Hague that the United States had created an "industry of litigation" against Tehran in breach of international law.

1 2

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the International Court of Justice

355 stories

United Nations General Assembly

186 stories

International Court of Justice

127 stories

the Pacific Islands Forum

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.