Tokyo Urged to Counter US Pressure on International Criminal Court International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane stated via video link to reporters in Tokyo that Japan should try to counter US efforts to pressure member states to quit the body. Akane said Tokyo’s financial backing is pivotal to ensuring the court’s survival following US sanctions … Read more
Turkey is asking Interpol to enforce an arrest warrant issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in November, according to Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek. The move follows a series of warrants issued by Turkish authorities against senior Israeli officials on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity, significantly escalating diplomatic tensions between Ankara and … Read more
Herzog Blames New York Mayor’s Rhetoric for Inciting Street Violence President Isaac Herzog launched a direct attack on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a Fox News interview published on Saturday, accusing the mayor of spreading antisemitism, hate, and blasphemy. Herzog stated that Mamdani does not respect Israel’s right to self-determination. He argued that … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Wednesday that he does not fear potential arrest by countries enforcing International Criminal Court warrants, telling Fox News host Sean Hannity that he would rely on special forces if a medical diversion required landing in an ICC-member state. According to Netanyahu, the Hague-based tribunal represents a corrupt and unelected … Read more
International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended by Britain’s Bar Standards Board following allegations of sexual misconduct. This action compounds an existing suspension imposed by the ICC’s governing body on June 8, 2025, leaving the leadership of the world’s permanent war crimes court in flux as it faces significant geopolitical pressure. … Read more
Britain’s Bar Standards Board (BSB) has suspended International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct. The suspension, effective immediately as of June 19, 2026, follows a similar move by the ICC executive committee on June 8. Khan, who has denied all allegations, faces a formal removal vote scheduled by the ICC … Read more
Legal counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte has formally requested that the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III conduct a new medical examination to assess his fitness to stand trial. The request, detailed in a seven-page pleading dated May 25, comes as the 81-year-old faces proceedings related to alleged crimes against humanity linked to … Read more
The Sovereignty Struggle: National Law vs. International Courts The tension between national sovereignty and international judicial oversight has reached a boiling point. When high-ranking government officials, such as Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, characterize International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants as a “declaration of war,” we are seeing more than just a political disagreement. We are … Read more
ICC Refutes Reports of New Arrest Warrants for Israeli Officials The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially denied reports that it has issued new arrest warrants for Israeli political and military officials. This denial follows a report published by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz on Sunday, which claimed the Hague had quietly sought warrants against several … Read more
Police have taken into custody an assistant professor from the zoology department of Lucknow University following allegations that he leaked examination question papers in exchange for undue favors and made inappropriate advances toward a female student. The case was registered at the Hasanganj police station on May 15, based on a written complaint submitted by … Read more