Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive
Israel has denounced South Africa's claim that it is violating 1948 Genocide Convention, saying it makes a mockery of the crime of genocide.
Thu May 23 2024
EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa and Israel are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention giving the ICJ jurisdiction to rule on disputes over the treaty.
Sat May 18 2024
International Federation of Journalists to take legal action if Israel defies ICJ orders
ICJ ordered Israel to take measures within its power to prevent commission of all acts of genocide prohibited by Genocide Convention.
Tue Jan 30 2024
World Court to rule on jurisdiction in Russia-Ukraine genocide case
ICJ will rule on Friday whether it will hear a case in which Ukraine has accused Russia of violating international law.
Tue Jan 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's legal approach to Gaza (and other conflicts) - Is ICC the only way forward?
ICJ cases are different from the International Criminal Court (ICC), though they can run in parallel.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Thousands of Ukrainian children taken to Belarus -Yale research
Taking children under the age of 18 across border without consent of parent or guardian is prohibited under international humanitarian law.
Fri Nov 17 2023
The International Court of Justice has ordered Russia to stop the war. What does this ruling mean?
Ukraine used a creative strategy to get the ICJ to hear the case, based on the Genocide Convention of 1948.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024