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A Damascus criminal court has sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of premeditated murder, torture, arbitrary detention, and crimes against humanity. Judge Al-Aryan cited witness evidence establishing Assad's role as the highest decision-maker.
Indonesia has rallied the international community to forge a coordinated coalition backing Palestine, arguing that fragmented responses only benefit Israel. Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir outlined five strategic measures at a summit in Jordan.
Bangladesh's government is moving to overturn conditional bail granted to wanted former police inspector general Benazir Ahmed in the UAE, citing suspicions he holds passports from several nations.
Myanmar has passed legislation authorising capital punishment for those who force victims into cyber-fraud operations, marking a dramatic escalation in penalties for an industry that has become endemic in the conflict-ravaged nation.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has demanded international legal action regarding damage inflicted on Iran's transport infrastructure during recent US operations, describing the attacks on civilian facilities as war crimes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has celebrated the dismissal of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, calling him a 'con job'. Khan faced allegations of sexual misconduct that triggered his removal from the International Criminal Court.
The Palestinian presidency has issued a strong rebuke of what it describes as systematic violence by Israeli settlers and military forces across the occupied West Bank, citing 87 Palestinian deaths this year.
Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, accusing the tribunal of systemic bias against developing nations while it investigates the government's alleged human rights violations.
Asean has called for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Middle East tensions, with foreign ministers warning of severe economic repercussions for the region's trade, energy supplies and food security.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has abandoned plans to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes, citing lack of legal authority. The reversal highlights jurisdictional constraints on US municipal leaders.
A US federal court has scheduled June 2027 for the trial of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife on drug trafficking charges, sparking renewed protests over the military operation that brought them to New York.
Dutch academics have criticised the United States' campaign against the International Criminal Court, warning it threatens the global rule of law and could push the world toward governance by the strongest nations rather than established legal frameworks.
New York's mayor has stated that city authorities lack the legal power to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging federal officials to address the matter.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has strongly rebuked New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for suggesting he might explore arresting the Israeli leader during the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting in New York.
Thailand's alarm over Chinese tanks supplied to Cambodia sits uneasily with its own advanced military arsenal and history of initiating border confrontations, raising questions about whether Bangkok fears Cambodian aggression or merely the erosion of military dominance.
Controversial social media personalities Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Miami by US Marshals following fresh rape and sex-trafficking charges filed by British prosecutors.
The United States has returned more than USD1.37 billion in assets connected to 1MDB fund misappropriation to Malaysia, according to Minister Azalina Othman Said. Additional funds remain frozen in US and foreign jurisdictions.
A Malaysian lawyer who filed allegations of sexual misconduct against ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan has publicly denied being connected to Israel, saying her anonymity allowed others to distort her account for political purposes.
The European Union has expressed serious concern over Israel's approval of expanded funding for West Bank settlements, warning the moves threaten Palestinian viability and a two-state peace solution.
France has firmly rejected US criticism of the International Criminal Court, defending the institution as essential for prosecuting individuals responsible for the world's gravest crimes rather than threatening state sovereignty.
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has confirmed in a sworn court affidavit that his legal team raised his proposed $10 billion US investment as a potential component of resolving criminal and civil charges against him, though US authorities rejected the suggestion.
Two American advocacy organisations have sued the Trump administration, contending that sanctions against the International Criminal Court breach constitutional free speech rights, following a diplomatic push to dismantle the tribunal.
Mexico has formally escalated a dispute over the deaths of its citizens during US immigration enforcement operations to the United Nations, asking the international body to examine potential violations of human rights obligations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively seeking two Bangladeshi nationals to serve as prosecution witnesses in a corruption case currently being heard at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
A Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia professor has commended Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's diplomatic strategy on Gaza, describing it as principled, legally grounded, and focused on protecting civilians while pursuing accountability through international mechanisms.
The International Criminal Court has authorised freezing assets seized from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for potential victim reparations if convicted, whilst rejecting prosecution efforts to examine his personal keys on privacy grounds.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticized the inconsistent application of international law, using a missile dispute involving Norway as evidence of systemic double standards in global governance.
Parliament has approved amendments to child protection legislation that allow Malaysia to prosecute sexual offences against children committed overseas by individuals with Malaysian connections, while respecting other nations' legal authority.
Three International Criminal Court judges have initiated legal proceedings against President Trump and senior US officials, challenging the constitutionality of sanctions imposed against them.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finished testifying in his corruption trials, concluding months of legal proceedings while managing regional security concerns over US-Iran negotiations.
A UN investigation has determined that Israel deliberately targets Palestinian children in Gaza, characterising the conflict as genocide. Israel has rejected these findings, sparking renewed international controversy.
Thailand has formally accepted Cambodia's compulsory conciliation request under international maritime law to resolve their Gulf of Thailand boundary dispute, while making clear any recommendations will not be legally binding and bilateral negotiations remain paramount.