New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed support for the ICC, urging federal authorities to execute an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits in the fall. This follows Mamdani's earlier "war criminal" remarks, sparking debate among officials and advocates.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously vowed to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, now states he lacks the authority but urges US federal officials to enforce the ICC warrant for alleged war crimes. Netanyahu is expected in NYC for the UN General Assembly.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city lacks independent legal authority to execute an ICC arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he called a "war criminal." Mamdani urged the federal government to join the ICC and enforce the warrant, while Netanyahu's presence in NYC is deemed unwelcome.
Far-right activist Laura Loomer criticized NYC Councilman Zohran Mamdani for calling Israeli PM Netanyahu a 'war criminal' and 'unwelcome in New York City.' Loomer, who is Jewish, urged a 'Muslim ban' and claimed Mamdani sympathizes with Iran and Hamas, posing a national security risk.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated the city lacks authority to enforce the ICC arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged US federal authorities to act if Netanyahu visits. Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and "architect of a horrific genocide," while Netanyahu's office dismissed the warrant as "bogus."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city lacks independent authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. This follows President Trump's vow that Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US, despite Mamdani's call for federal enforcement.
A Seoul court denied an arrest warrant for a woman, nicknamed "Oldarc," accused of obstructing business by blocking a vote counting center entrance for two hours last month. The court found no risk of evidence destruction or flight. Warrants were also sought for four men involved in related protests, with one granted.
A woman in her 30s attended her arrest warrant hearing in Seoul for allegedly blocking a vote counting center entrance for two hours last month. Four men also faced hearings for offenses during related protests, including illegally searching belongings and obstructing police duty.
President Donald Trump declared Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US, countering New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for Netanyahu's detention as a "war criminal" following an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
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.
US President Donald Trump dismissed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes if he visits the city, stating Netanyahu "will not be arrested." Mamdani is considering the legal authority to act on an ICC warrant.
Donald Trump stated that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested during his September visit to New York, countering NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's suggestion that an arrest could occur based on an ICC warrant for war crimes in Gaza.
Former President Donald Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States under an International Criminal Court warrant, responding to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inquiries about the legality of such a detention.
Western Australia Police launched a five-month trial of real-time facial recognition at Mirrabooka bus station, leading to 19 arrests in its first week. The technology, hailed for public safety, faces strong criticism from privacy experts and regulators over mass surveillance, accuracy, algorithmic bias, and "function creep."
German authorities issued an arrest warrant for a 29-year-old man accused of holding a supermarket employee hostage for over 11 hours in Berlin. The man, who allegedly threatened the woman with a knife, was charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion. Special forces rescued the unharmed employee, and the suspect sustained minor injuries.
German authorities arrested a 29-year-old man accused of holding a supermarket employee hostage for over 11 hours in Berlin. He faces charges including kidnapping for ransom and attempted extortion. The woman was rescued unharmed by special forces.
Legendary South Indian singer S. Janaki, known as "Janaki Amma," has died at 88. She is remembered for her vast musical legacy and for rejecting the Padma Bhushan award in 2013, stating she deserved the Bharat Ratna and that recognition should come during an artist's lifetime.
Tyler Robinson's former roommate, Lance Twiggs, testified that Robinson expressed regret and planned to surrender after allegedly assassinating activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors presented this in a Utah court to build a case for trial, seeking the death penalty for Robinson.
An Ohio woman, Elizabeth Siders, facing 16 child neglect counts after her children were found in a waste-filled room, previously gave birth to conjoined twins who died shortly after birth. Prosecutors are presenting the case against Siders, her husband, and in-laws to a grand jury.
A DEA agent fatally shot a man while serving a drug warrant at a Memphis hotel Wednesday. This is the second fatal shooting involving the Memphis Safe Task Force in four days, raising questions about the unit's operations.
Former chiefs of South Korea's Presidential Security Service, Park Jong-joon and Kim Seong-hoon, were sentenced to prison for obstructing investigators from executing an arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol in January 2025. Kim was also found guilty of deleting records from secure phones.
US stock markets declined Wednesday due to ongoing strikes on Iran and Federal Reserve signals of potential interest rate hikes. Brent crude oil surged over 5% to $80 a barrel following Trump's declaration that the Iran-US ceasefire is over.
A court has issued an arrest warrant for Jeong Yi-han, a former Busan mayoral candidate, for allegedly staging an assault on himself during the June local elections. He is accused of obstruction of official duties and violating election law. An acquaintance, Yoon, was also arrested.
The US military launched strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar and Saudi Arabia condemned Iran's actions, which threatened international navigation and global energy supplies.
