UN's top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international lawThe International Court of Justice has declared that nations could violate international law if they fail to protect the planet from climat...
23 Jul, 2025, 08.22 PM IST
What is the International Court of Justice and why is it weighing in on humanitarian aid in Gaza?The International Court of Justice will soon hear arguments from 40 nations. The topic is Israel's duty to provide aid to Palestinians in G...
27 Apr, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
India slams developed countries for climate crisis at ICJ hearingIndia argued that developed countries exploited the global carbon budget while hindering developing nations' resource use.
09 Dec, 2024, 10.02 AM IST
India warns UN top court not to add to climate lawsIndia on Thursday warned the top UN court not to create new international laws on tackling climate change, as judges aim to craft a fresh g...
05 Dec, 2024, 11.03 PM IST
UN likely to vote next week on push to end Israel presence in Palestinian territoryThe United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a Palestinian draft resolution demanding Israel end its presence in the Occupied Pale...
10 Sep, 2024, 07.48 AM IST
UN court to weigh consequences of Israel occupationThe International Court of Justice will hold hearings on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since 196...
19 Feb, 2024, 07.48 AM IST
US pushes UN to back Israel self-defense, demand Iran to stop arms supply to HamasThe US has proposed a draft resolution to the UN Security Council, stating Israel's right to self-defense and calling on Iran to stop expor...
23 Oct, 2023, 11.25 AM IST
Vanuatu's climate win is a climactic victoryThe advisory could provide clarity on the question of differentiation, as well as reaffirm the current state of affairs pertaining to clima...
06 Apr, 2023, 11.31 PM IST
India abstains on UNGA resolution asking ICJ opinion on 'violation' of Palestinian rightsThe draft resolution 'Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, includi...
31 Dec, 2022, 11.42 AM IST
Huge potential for furthering Indo-Dutch economic ties: India's envoy Venu Rajamony"The pandemic has opened everyone's eyes to the need to stay healthy and build immunity. Bicycles are cheap, efficient and environment frie...
30 Nov, 2020, 02.37 PM IST
Pakistan's Pulwama attack admission could warrant action from international organisationsDespite damage control by the Pakistan Foreign office, the Minister’s remarks were a public admission of the use of terror as an instrument...
01 Nov, 2020, 01.27 PM IST
India backs Mauritius claim on Chagos Archipelago at International Court of JusticeThe historical aspects of the matter in question do clearly establish the Chagos Archipelago being part of the Mauritian territory to the e...
06 Sep, 2018, 07.22 AM IST
Nuclear disarmament: Marshall Islands of 70,000 people, takes India to courtMarshall Islands, which received over $700 million in compensation from the US in the last century for adverse effects of nuclear weapons t...
13 Jul, 2018, 11.01 AM IST
Momentum lies with India in ICJ election: Syed AkbaruddinIndia has also ruled out any compromise asserting that the candidate who enjoys overwhelming support of the General Assembly members can be...
18 Nov, 2017, 10.10 PM IST
Dalveer Bhandari, Britain's Christopher Greenwood locked in major battle for International Court of Justice seatBased out of The Hague, the ICJ has a bench of 15 judges, five of whom are elected every three years for a nine-year term.
10 Nov, 2017, 01.28 PM IST
India re-nominates Justice Dalveer Bhandari for another term as ICJ judgeBhandari, 69, was elected in April 2012 during simultaneous balloting in both the General Assembly and the Security Council to a seat on th...
20 Jun, 2017, 02.04 PM IST
- Serbia seeks UN support for World Court ruling on Kosovo
Serbian President Boris Tadic appealed to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to back his country's call for a ruling by the International C...
23 Sep, 2008, 11.09 PM IST