International Law

Former President Rodrigo Duterte will again skip the status conference to be held today ahead of his trial for crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court.

June 14, 2026 Reported by AI

Members of the Philippine House of Representatives demanded over the weekend that China immediately remove a floating platform it placed in the waters of Panatag or Scarborough Shoal. The lawmakers described the structure as an unauthorized intrusion into Philippine maritime zones. They also urged compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2016 arbitral ruling.

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte experienced rare falling episodes inside his cell at the International Criminal Court detention facility in The Hague, according to a recent filing by the ICC Registry. No incidents have occurred in the past 30 days.

May 11, 2026 Reported by AI

The International Criminal Court confirmed on Monday an arrest warrant against Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa for his alleged role in former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war. Philippine authorities attempted to detain him at the Senate but were blocked as lawmakers placed the senator under protective custody.

Six countries have filed declarations of intervention in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The United States, Hungary and Fiji supported Israel, while the Netherlands, Namibia and Iceland backed South Africa's claims. These interventions bring the total number of participating countries to more than 20.

March 11, 2026 Reported by AI

South Africa's government issued a formal diplomatic reprimand to US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III on March 11, 2026, after he publicly dismissed a Constitutional Court ruling during a speech the previous day, insisting the anti-apartheid-era 'Kill the Boer' chant constituted hate speech. Bozell later expressed regrets and affirmed US respect for South Africa's judiciary amid strained bilateral relations.