INTERNATIONAL LAW

Apr 23 2026OPINION

Has America lost its way as a global leader?

The idea that a superpower should ignore its own rules while criticizing others for doing the same raises serious questions. When China’s leader calls out hypocrisy in global law, it stings—especially when the U. S. , once seen as a beacon of justice, acts like a reckless power without consequences.

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Iran’s top tech school hit by strikes, sparking global backlash

The recent overnight attack on Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology has drawn sharp criticism from Iranians across political lines. Known for producing top engineers and scientists, the university stands as a symbol of Iran’s academic pride. Founded in 1966, it’s often compared to MIT for its cu

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Does the US president risk breaking the rules of war with threats against Iran?

President Trump’s latest posts on Truth Social demand Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its bridges, power plants, and desalination facilities by Tuesday. The message includes insults calling Iranian leaders “animals” and boasts about sending the country “back to the Stone

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

A Tourist’s Outburst Sparks a Debate on Racism Laws

The story began when an Argentine visitor left a beach bar in Rio de Janeiro early on January 14. A fight over the bill reportedly sparked an argument, after which she claimed the staff made rude gestures toward her and her friends. The bar’s security camera, shown to a reporter, seems to capture

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

When Power Talks, Who Listens?

A group of over 100 legal scholars from top U. S. universities recently raised concerns about American military actions in Iran. These experts argue that recent strikes could break international laws meant to protect civilians during wars. Their letter points to statements from leaders like Donald T

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Sculptor’s Mockery of Putin and Kirill Lands International Spotlight

A German artist’s carnival float mocking Russia’s top leader and its top clergyman has triggered a rare legal reaction beyond Germany’s borders. The Moscow court handed down a prison sentence to Jacques Tilly, a sculptor known for pushing boundaries with his floats, even though he never set foot in

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Former Diplomat Challenges Court Ruling Over Lumumba’s Death

A retired Belgian diplomat is fighting a court order that requires him to face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. At 93 years old, Etienne Davignon—once a junior diplomat and later a top EU official—has become the last surviving sus

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Reparations for slavery: A global push for justice or legal deadlock?

The United Nations recently passed a landmark resolution that labels the forced trafficking of Africans as the worst crime against humanity. The vote wasn’t unanimous—123 countries agreed, but 3 opposed it, and 52 stayed neutral. The biggest holdouts? The U. S. , the U. K. , and Israel. Their reason

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

The First Step Toward a Global Law on Crimes Against Humanity

A two‑week gathering in New York marked the start of a long journey to write a treaty that would make crimes against humanity punishable under international law. The meeting, called the first Preparatory Committee (PrepCom I), ran from January 19 to 30 and set up the framework for a later diplomatic

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Iran's Harsh Crackdown: Hospitals Turn into Battlefields

In Iran, things are getting really tough. Protesters are being taken from hospitals and arrested. This is a big problem because everyone has the right to get medical help. A person who studies Iran for the United Nations said that families are being asked to pay a lot of money to get the bodies of t

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