Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced withdrawals from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing alleged bias and neocolonialism, while experts warn victims lose protection.
US President Donald Trump stated Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US, countering NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's remarks about potential detention during Netanyahu's UN General Assembly visit in September, amidst an ICC arrest warrant for alleged "crimes against humanity" in Gaza.
International efforts to establish a global surrogacy convention have stalled due to deep divisions among member states, increasing the risk of statelessness and legal limbo for babies born abroad. Experts warn of exploitation and "limping parentage," while campaigners call for a global ban amidst rising demand.
Morocco's World Cup exit led to clashes between fans and police in London, with officers injured. Paris remained peaceful, while earlier celebrations in The Hague also turned violent.
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte is facing an impeachment trial over charges including misuse of funds and threats. The outcome could impact the 2028 presidential election, where she is a frontrunner. The trial is seen as politically volatile and divisive, with analysts linking it to a feud between the Duterte and Marcos families.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia's "special military operation" is evolving into a "real war" due to the involvement of Western nations. He cited Western assistance in targeting and aiming foreign weapons as evidence of their direct participation.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has dismissed accusations from The Netherlands regarding Russian hackers, stating that no evidence has been provided and calling the claims "rabid Russophobia." She noted that The Hague has not sent any official requests for investigation.
Morocco's 3-2 penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 qualifier led to jubilant celebrations in Casablanca and clashes between fans and police in The Hague.
Morocco's World Cup victory over the Netherlands ignited celebrations in Amsterdam's Moroccan community, while The Hague saw arrests. Far-right politician Geert Wilders fueled online division, contrasting with real-world camaraderie. Players of Moroccan heritage increasingly represent Morocco, citing loyalty and the team's strength.
A Dutch court sentenced a Syrian man, Rafik A, to 26 years for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of prisoners while working as an interrogator for the Assad regime in 2013-2014. The sentence is part of a series of cases in European courts using universal jurisdiction.
The Philippine Senate began an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, facing internal leadership battles and the aftermath of her father's ICC case. The trial could impact her 2028 presidential bid.
Einstürzende Neubauten, the influential German band, releases their latest album 'Rampen' and introduces new bassist Josefine Lukschy. Blixa Bargeld confirms plans for future records despite lineup changes and the band's evolving sound.
Felicien Kabuga, a Rwandan suspect accused of bankrolling the 1994 genocide, has died in a hospital in The Hague, Netherlands, while in UN custody. His trial began in 2022 but was halted in 2023 due to his unfitness to stand trial.
PM Modi warned global crises could reverse development and increase poverty. He highlighted India-Netherlands cooperation on supply chains and praised the Indian diaspora in The Hague for preserving culture while contributing to Dutch society.
Addressing the Indian diaspora in The Hague, PM Modi recalled May 16, 2014, when the BJP-led NDA secured a majority government. He also reflected on his 25 years in public office, calling voter support his greatest asset.
The UN court in The Hague has denied a request to release 84-year-old Ratko Mladić, convicted of genocide and war crimes in Bosnia, despite his terminal condition, citing the high quality of care available at the UN prison hospital.
The Netherlands opposes the US Match Act's extraterritorial aspects, citing impacts on ASML's sales and servicing of lithography machines to China, amid broader US export controls hindering China's chipmaking advancements.
In a conference centre in The Hague last October, a roomful of Asia-watching European officials and experts were gathered for a symposium on relations with China when news broke that Beijing was expanding export controls on rare earths and other minerals. Crucially, there was now an extraterritorial element: China could deny exports not only to direct buyers, but also restrict products made in third countries if they contained Chinese-origin rare earth content or controlled inputs. In practice,...
Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa evades ICC arrest warrant, symbolizing a Duterte camp under siege amidst impeachment battle and Senate control fight
Republika Srpska states all conditions have been met for former Bosnian Serb Army commander General Ratko Mladic to be released from The Hague prison for medical treatment in Serbia. Mladic, sentenced to life in 2017 for genocide and war crimes, suffered a stroke on April 15 and has been bedridden for 18 months. His defense team filed an urgent release request on April 24.
Families of victims of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs hailed as a “vindication” on Wednesday the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber’s refusal to throw out the crimes against humanity case against him. Duterte has been held by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague since March 2025 over killings linked to his anti-drugs campaign while he was in office. His lawyers argued that the court had no authority to try him because the Philippines...
According to Milorad Dodik, the treatment of General Ratko Mladic by the Hague Tribunal has crossed all boundaries
