International Courts and Tribunals

The biblical story of Amalek was invoked by Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu following the October 7 Hamas attack. South Africa says this is evidence of genocidal intent. But who were the Amalekites, and why is this relevant to the ICJ case?

The first ruling from the International Court of Justice on the war in Gaza recognises the situation there is catastrophic but stops short of calling on Israel to cease hostilities.

The International Court of Justice's ruling on South Africa's accusation that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians is not a knockout victory for either side — and both are claiming victory, writes John Lyons.

Two Malaysian men, who have been in US custody since 2003, are sentenced to 23 years in confinement over their roles in the 2002 Bali bombings — but a pre-trial deal means they will serve less than six years of their sentences.

The United Nations' top court stops short of ordering Israel to cease its attacks on Gaza, as it considers allegations of genocide made by South Africa last month.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is at risk of suicide if the UK High Court next month rejects his final appeal against extradition to the US, his lawyer warns.

Guns are not a common sight in Tonga — but that is changing. An increase in crime and drug use in the small island nation is causing many to arm themselves, both legally and illegally.

The Russian president is facing a potential showdown with Western leaders at next month's G20 summit in India, but an international arrest warrant looms large over any of his travel plans. 

The former president and three others charged led a pro-Kosovo guerilla faction during the break-up of Yugoslavia.

A landmark resolution by Vanuatu law students and its government to get climate change to the world's highest court has been adopted by the United Nations, in a bid to clarify if states are responsible for preventing climate harm.

The first arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court have been issued for Russia's war in Ukraine, but an imminent arrest or solid case is not a certainty, writes Stefan Schmitt.

More than 74,500 war crimes have been alleged in Ukraine since Russia invaded. But bringing those to trial is no simple task, with successful prosecution requiring a high standard of proof.