Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday warned that Russia’s attack on Kyiv, which utilized cluster munitions in a crowded residential area, may constitute a war crime under international law, citing the weapon’s indiscriminate nature and the high toll of civilian
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Myanmar announces bilateral Rohingya repatriation as ICJ genocide case continues
Myanmar announced on Saturday that it had undertaken steps to receive Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh and will continue working with the country to support the return of those it verifies as former residents of Rakhine State, maintaining that the repatriation…
US trade court rules Trump may eliminate tariff exemption for low-cost imports
The US Court of International Trade issued summary judgment in favor of the Trump administration on Thursday in a case brought by a US auto-parts dealer challenging a presidential order that closed a tariff loophole for imports under $800.
Plaintiff…
France Constitutional Council rules under-15 social media ban violates free speech rights
Trump asks Supreme Court to clear way for White House ballroom
UN urges warring parties to protect civilians amidst continued attacks and escalating displacement in Sudan
UN rights chief criticizes Türkiye justice reforms over potential life sentences for children
UN youth advocates convene to discuss AI policies
The UN convened young people from across the world in New York on Wednesday to deliberate on Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance.
Over 600 young people discussed how AI can support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the delegates put…
Rights groups take Trump Administration to court over sanctions on the International Criminal Court
Four human rights organizations filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration challenging US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that the measures unlawfully restricted their human rights, legal, and advocacy work.
Human Rights Watch, the American Friends…
Staten Island judge issues temporary block on NY Mayor Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout
New York Supreme Court Judge Wayne Ozzi of Richmond County issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Monday blocking Mayor Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax, a surcharge targeting high-value residential properties owned by non-primary residents that was set to take effect this…