Tag: International Law
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Trump Says US Struck Drug-Trafficking Vessel Near Venezuela, Killing Six
Overview of the Incident Former President Donald Trump stated that the United States launched a strike on a small vessel in international waters off Venezuela. He claimed the boat was transporting drugs and that six male narcoterrorists were killed. Trump emphasized that the operation occurred in international waters and that no U.S. forces were harmed.…
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ICC judges disqualify Khan in Duterte war crimes case
ICC judges disqualify Khan from Duterte war crimes case The International Criminal Court (ICC) has disqualified Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from involvement in the war crimes case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. The decision by the ICC Appeals Chamber, reported by Reuters, cites a possible conflict of interest stemming from Khan’s past representations tied…
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South China Sea Clash: Philippines Says Chinese Ship Rammed
Overview of the Incident The Philippines said a Chinese coast guard vessel deliberately rammed a Philippine government boat near Thitu Island in the disputed Spratly archipelago, as tensions continue to flare in the South China Sea. The incident, which occurred on a Sunday morning, involved the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, a vessel belonging to Manila’s fisheries…
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Sara Duterte Silent on ICC Decision: How the Court’s Ruling Shapes Duterte Family Narrative
Overview: The ICC Decision and the Duterte Family The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) October 10 ruling denying interim release for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has become a flashpoint in the nation’s political dialogue. The decision cited public statements by Sara Duterte, the vice president and former city mayor, and suggested a perceived influence by…
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Sara Duterte silent on ICC ruling denying Duterte’s interim release as court cites family influence
Overview: ICC decision and the daughter’s silence The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague recently denied former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, a decision prompting extensive commentary about political influence in the Philippines. As the ruling drew headlines abroad, Vice President Sara Duterte remained tight-lipped as of late Friday into Saturday, refraining…
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Ceasefire Takes Effect as Gaza Rebuilds: Mass Returns and Uncertain Governance
Ceasefire Starts, People Return: Gaza’s New Phase Thousands of Palestinians trudged back into the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect, signaling a potential turning point in a devastated region. The halt in large-scale fighting coincides with a pledge to release the remaining hostages, several of whom are believed…
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Duterte Defense Questions Medical Consent, Seeks Full Disclosure from ICC Registry
Duterte Defense Questions Validity of Medical Consent in ICC Proceedings The defense team for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has challenged the legitimacy of a medical consent form reportedly signed on his behalf, arguing that his personal health information was disclosed without proper authorization and that questions remain about his mental capacity at the time…
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Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla amid criticism over activists’ treatment
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla as international scrutiny grows A new Gaza-bound aid flotilla has been intercepted by the Israeli army, days after activists were detained on board vessels bound for the war-torn territory. The latest incident adds to a tense sequence of confrontations over the contentious blockade of Gaza and the methods used to…
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Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Again as Activists Detained
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla for a Second Time Israeli forces have intercepted another Gaza-bound aid flotilla, marking a new chapter in a tense confrontation over the blockade of the besieged enclave. The incident comes days after a prior interception and detention of activists on board vessels aiming to reach Gaza, drawing widespread international criticism…
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Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla as Global Protests Mount
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Israeli forces intercepted another Gaza-bound aid flotilla amid renewed international attention over the treatment of activists detained earlier this week. The operation targeted several boats attempting to reach Gaza, with the Israeli army saying it would transfer those on board to an Israeli port for deportation. Organizers, however, disputed the…