ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual abuse allegations

07/25/2026

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), was removed from his post, almost two years after allegations of sexual abuse against him first emerged. The removal of Khan comes…

ICC member states to decide fate of embattled prosecutor Karim Khan

Agence France Presse 07/24/2026

UNITED NATIONS, United States — The International Criminal Court’s 125 member states will convene Friday to determine the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault against a member of his staff…

Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties

Agence France Presse 07/24/2026

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel, throwing the agreement into turmoil just the day after it was signed. The apparently…

Singapore number 1 ranked passport in the world — again

07/23/2026

SINGAPORE — The Singaporean passport remains the world’s most powerful passport, having visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 192 destinations. The latest Henley Passport Index, which was released for the second time in 2026 on July 21, showed…

US teen withdraws lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction

Agence France Presse 07/23/2026

LOS ANGELES, United States — A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched case over social media’s harms to children’s mental health without a trial. The withdrawal…

US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

Agence France Presse 07/23/2026

WASHINGTON, United States — The United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes nonproliferation safeguards. The move…

FIFA probes Argentina players marring Spain’s World Cup celebrations

07/21/2026

FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field.…

ICC facing probably gravest crisis in 24 years, legal experts warn

07/21/2026

International Justice Day, commemorated each year on July 17 to mark the adoption of the Rome Statute that created the International Criminal Court (ICC), arrives this year under a dark cloud. …

Rubio to pay Marcos courtesy call amid Asean meetings

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 07/20/2026

United States (US) State Secretary Marco Rubio will pay a courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during his visit to Manila on July 19 to 23 for a series of Association of Southeast Asian Nations…

Israelis march to Gaza border demanding return of settlements

07/20/2026

ISRAEL — Israelis, including settlers and right-wing activists, marched towards the border with Gaza on Sunday, as thousand of them demanded the government to re-establish Israeli settlements in the war-shattered Palestinian territory, an AFP journalist reported. The…

Why the US is threatening to dismantle the International Criminal Court

David Ehl 07/19/2026

The Hague is home to two major international courts that are frequently confused. The first is the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ), operating from the historic Peace Palace to resolve disputes between nations. The second is…

UK watchdog uphold Khan’s suspension as US moves to ‘dismantle’ ICC

07/17/2026

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The UK’s legal watchdog announced Tuesday it has sustained the suspension of embattled International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct. The ruling effectively bars Khan from…

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