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Politics · Middle EastIran's Araghchi calls Netanyahu a 'wanted war criminal'
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a 'wanted war criminal' with 'blood on his hands'. Araghchi stated that Netanyahu is trying to save himself by using 'US blood and treasure' and has 'no regard for his own people'.
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Politics · UkraineRussia seeks extradition of nine ICC officials convicted in absentia
Russia's General Prosecutor's Office has requested the extradition of nine International Criminal Court (ICC) representatives from the Netherlands and other countries. These officials were convicted in absentia by a Moscow court in December 2025 on charges including illegal prosecution and detention.
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Politics · United StatesMamdani says US should join ICC, honor warrants
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that if he had his way, the U.S. would join the International Criminal Court and honor its warrants. He described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the 'architect of a horrific genocide.' Netanyahu visited New York and criticized Mamdani, stating Jews no longer feel safe in the city.
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PoliticsGermany Pledges Support for ICC Amid US Pressure
Germany has pledged strong support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to recent attacks by US President Donald Trump. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated Germany would uphold international rules and ensure the ICC can function despite pressure, linking this commitment to Germany's historical responsibility.
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Politics · Middle EastICC convicts Mahamat Said Abdel Kani for torture and unlawful imprisonment
The International Criminal Court convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani on four counts of crimes against humanity, including torture and unlawful imprisonment. He oversaw a detention centre where detainees suffered severe maltreatment during the Central African Republic's civil war.
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PoliticsTrump addresses UN, threatens Iran and criticises ICC
Donald Trump spoke at the UN General Assembly, warning Iran against developing nuclear weapons and criticising the International Criminal Court. He also reiterated his desire for a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict and called for accelerated AI development.
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Politics · United StatesNetanyahu to address UN on NYC Mayor Mamdani
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will use his UN General Assembly speech to "tell the truth" about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas and inciting violence against Jews, while Mamdani has called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and "architect of a horrific genocide."
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Politics · United StatesNetanyahu to visit UN amid New York mayor's arrest call
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled for a 24-hour visit to New York in late September to address the UN General Assembly. The trip follows calls for his arrest by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who cited an ICC warrant.
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Japan ex-minister urges PM to protest US ICC sanctions
Former Japanese defense minister Gen Nakatani urged Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to protest US sanctions on the International Criminal Court and its president, Tomoko Akane. The US imposed sanctions over ICC investigations into Israeli and US personnel.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaColombia requests US military collaboration against 'narco-terrorism' under de la Espriella
Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella has requested US collaboration in joint military operations to combat 'narco-terrorism', US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said. The announcement included Colombia’s membership in the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative, while Hegseth urged Latin American countries to reject the International Criminal Court.
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Human Rights Watch and allies sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
Four advocacy groups, including Human Rights Watch, filed a lawsuit in New York on 11 August 2026 challenging the Trump administration’s sanctions against the International Criminal Court. The plaintiffs argue the measures violate US constitutional rights and hinder prosecutions of war crimes. The administration calls the ICC a threat to US sovereignty.
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Politics · United StatesCanada reaffirms ICC support but silent on Trump sanctions against judge Kimberly Prost
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada’s support for the International Criminal Court is unequivocal, but did not address U.S. sanctions against Canadian judge Kimberly Prost. The U.S. has pledged to dismantle the ICC, while Prost seeks legal reversal of sanctions affecting her finances.
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