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Navi Pillay, a former UN high commissioner for human rights and current ICJ judge, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her lifelong work advancing peace, international law, and accountability for war crimes.
Vanuatu has filed a case with the International Court of Justice seeking sovereignty over two small Pacific islands controlled by France, reigniting a decades-old territorial dispute rooted in colonial history. The ICJ said proceedings will only begin if France consents to its jurisdiction, while far-right French politicians have used the case to attack the government.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei called for international law to be applied to arrest and prosecute criminals from the Israeli regime, emphasizing the need for accountability amid ongoing regional tensions. He urged the International Criminal Court to investigate and prosecute violations, warning that inaction would set a bad precedent.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a lawsuit against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of direct responsibility for massacres, sexual violence and forced displacement lasting more than three decades in its eastern region. The filing alleges Rwandan armed forces and proxy groups such as M23 conducted unlawful military operations from 1996 to the present, targeting Hutu refugees and other ethnic groups.
Malaysia has announced its readiness to file a formal complaint with the International Court of Justice against Israel, intensifying its diplomatic pressure over the Gaza conflict. The move underscores Malaysia's long-standing support for Palestinian self-determination.
The International Court of Justice has issued an advisory opinion stating that the right to strike is protected under the ILO's 1948 Freedom of Association Convention. Though non-binding, the ruling is expected to influence global labor laws and could affect countries that have not yet recognized the right to strike.
