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UN Experts Condemn US Naval Blockade of Venezuela as 'Illegal Armed Aggression'
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UN Experts Condemn US Naval Blockade of Venezuela as 'Illegal Armed Aggression'

Four UN human rights experts have condemned the US naval blockade of Venezuela as 'illegal armed aggression,' citing over 100 deaths and violations of international law.

Belgium Joins South Africa's ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel, Intensifying Legal Pressure
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Belgium Joins South Africa's ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel, Intensifying Legal Pressure

Belgium has officially joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, increasing the legal and diplomatic pressure on Israel over its war in Gaza.

Israeli Defence Minister Vows Permanent Gaza Military Presence, Defying US-Backed October Peace Plan
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Israeli Defence Minister Vows Permanent Gaza Military Presence, Defying US-Backed October Peace Plan

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared the military will never fully withdraw from Gaza, planning new army outposts in defiance of a US-backed peace plan signed in October. The move challenges the fragile ceasefire and signals a push for settlement expansion.

Yasukuni Shrine: South Korean Families Sue Japan in Landmark Case Over WWII Conscripts
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Yasukuni Shrine: South Korean Families Sue Japan in Landmark Case Over WWII Conscripts

In a historic first, families of Korean WWII conscripts have filed a lawsuit in a Seoul court against Japan and the Yasukuni Shrine, seeking removal of names and $593,700 in damages over historical grievances.

China Drafts Sweeping Law to Govern Its Antarctic Activities
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China Drafts Sweeping Law to Govern Its Antarctic Activities

China has drafted a comprehensive law to regulate all its activities in Antarctica, expanding oversight from science to tourism and fishing, aiming to bolster its role in global governance.

US Court: Trump's Use of 1798 Law to Deport Venezuelans Violated Due Process
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US Court: Trump's Use of 1798 Law to Deport Venezuelans Violated Due Process

A U.S. federal court has ruled that the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan men to a prison in El Salvador violated their due process rights.

China Accuses US of Violating International Law After Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker
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China Accuses US of Violating International Law After Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker

China condemned the US for seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker, calling it a 'serious violation of international law.' The US claims the vessel was part of a 'shadow fleet' trafficking stolen oil.

Israel Approves 19 New West Bank Outposts, Cementing Grip on Occupied Territory
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Israel Approves 19 New West Bank Outposts, Cementing Grip on Occupied Territory

Israel's security cabinet approved 19 new settlement outposts in the occupied West Bank, marking the highest rate of expansion since 2017 and further undermining a two-state solution.

Myanmar's Rohingya Genocide Case Reaches Critical Stage at World Court
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Myanmar's Rohingya Genocide Case Reaches Critical Stage at World Court

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hear the merits of The Gambia's landmark genocide case against Myanmar over its 2017 crackdown on the Rohingya. An analysis of the legal stakes and political ironies.

The World Court's Genocide Test: Why Myanmar's Trial Redefines Global Justice
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The World Court's Genocide Test: Why Myanmar's Trial Redefines Global Justice

The ICJ's hearing on the Myanmar genocide case is a precedent-setting moment for international law, testing state accountability and the role of tech in justice.

America's Shadow War at Sea: Why the Venezuela Crisis is a Global Geopolitical Flashpoint
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America's Shadow War at Sea: Why the Venezuela Crisis is a Global Geopolitical Flashpoint

An aggressive US maritime campaign against Venezuela is more than a drug war; it's a geopolitical flashpoint challenging international law and risking a wider conflict.

The Gallows Fall: Southeast Asia's Pivot from the Death Penalty is a Global Economic Signal
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The Gallows Fall: Southeast Asia's Pivot from the Death Penalty is a Global Economic Signal

Southeast Asia is methodically moving away from the death penalty. This is a critical signal of legal reform and economic de-risking for global investors.