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
Political figures from both sides criticized the president earlier this week after a social media post threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure. The message suggested major strikes on bridges and power plants if Iran did not reopen a key shipping route by a set deadline. One senator called the an
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
The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor is facing serious misconduct claims, yet no final decision has been reached. Reports suggesting the allegations were dropped are incorrect, according to an internal memo. The prosecutor, who investigates war crimes and crimes against humanity, has st
Israel has been dropping bombs on Lebanese towns since rockets began coming from the south. The strikes have hit homes, shelters for refugees and even a medical centre. Over 800 people in Lebanon have died and more than a million were forced to leave their houses, according to local officials.
The United Nations has called the removal of thousands of Ukrainian children by Russia a crime against humanity. A commission set up after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 says it has proof that Russian officials have moved or deported kids from occupied regions. It lists 1, 205 confirmed cases
The United States and Albania have found themselves oddly linked by the same man: Jack Smith. In 2020, Smith, then chief prosecutor at a special court in The Hague, announced charges against Hashim Thaci, a former Kosovar leader and close ally of U. S. President Donald Trump during his first term. T
The city of el‑Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region became the scene of a brutal assault that left more than six thousand people dead over just three days, according to a United Nations investigation. The attack was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied Janjaweed militia, who ove
In the weeks leading up to the October ceasefire, Israel introduced a new weapon to the battlefield in Gaza: M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers loaded with massive amounts of explosives. These vehicles, usually used for transporting troops, were repurposed to carry between 1 and 3 tons of explosives,
Russia has taken a significant step to shield its officials and military from foreign legal actions. President Vladimir Putin signed a law that allows Russia to disregard rulings from foreign and international courts in criminal cases. This move comes as several countries and international bodies ar
