As the humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza, a global consensus is emerging. A growing number of heads of state, top UN officials, and international jurists are now openly calling Israel’s actions in Gaza what many have long feared: genocide. But what does that term actually mean under international law? And why is proving genocide so … Read more
THE HAGUE: In a partial victory for Iran, judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday ruled Washington had illegally allowed courts to freeze assets of Iranian companies and ordered the United States to pay compensation, the amount of which will be determined later. However, in a blow for Tehran, the World Court … Read more
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau. | Photo Credit: AFP The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on March 29 is expected to adopt a resolution calling for a top court to outline legal obligations related to climate change, an “unprecedented challenge of civilisational proportions.” Pushed for years by Vanuatu and Pacific islander youth, the measure asks … Read more
The Hague: There is huge potential for furthering growth in the Indo-Dutch economic ties, especially in the key areas of water, agriculture, food processing and healthcare, India’s envoy to the Netherlands Venu Rajamony said on Monday. Modern flood management principles adopted by the Dutch nation are of great value to India besides the culture of … Read more