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Trusted partner to the Pacific, or giant fossil fuel exporter? This week, Australia chose the latter

Australia has long tried to be two things at once – a trusted friend to Pacific nations in a bid to reduce China’s influence, and a giant exporter of fossil fuels. This diplomatic tightrope has become increasingly hard to walk, as Pacific nations see climate change as an existential threat.

The Conversation

Stick To Current Climate Change Laws, US Tells Top UN Court

The current United Nations framework for fighting climate change should be preserved, the United States told the International Court of Justice, which is working on drafting fresh global legal guidelines.

International Business Times

UN Court Hears Small Island Nations' Climate Change Plight

The International Court of Justice in The Hague addresses climate change responsibilities and consequences, focusing on small island nations' vulnerability.

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Small island nations lead fight for climate justice at UN's top court

Environmental campaigners from 98 countries and 12 organisations began giving evidence on Monday to the International Court of Justice in a landmark case aimed at laying down rules for how rich nations should support poorer ones on the frontlines of climate change.

Radio France Internationale

Top UN court to begin hearings on landmark climate change case

ICJ to hear submissions from more than 100 groups in Pacific-led campaign to provide a legal blueprint on obligations of states for climate harm

The Guardian - AU

Australia has long aligned with the US on sanctions. With Trump’s return, this is an increasingly dangerous approach

Last month, US Republican lawmakers renewed calls to sanction officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in retaliation for the arrest warrants it issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

The Conversation

UN Court To Address Legal Obligations In Climate Change

The International Court of Justice in The Hague is holding historic hearings on global climate change obligations, addressing the urgent need for action.

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Top UN Court To Open Unprecedented Climate Hearings

The world's top court will next week start unprecedented hearings aimed at finding a "legal blueprint" for how countries should protect the environment from damaging greenhouse gases -- and what the consequences are if they do not.

International Business Times

Greece And Turkey Make Progress In Easing Tensions

Recent positive developments in Greece-Turkey relations through dialogue and cooperation to address territorial disputes and migration challenges.

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Mauritius has won back Chagos – but not all of it. Why the largest island, Diego Garcia, is so important to the UK

Mauritius and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on 3 October 2024 announcing the UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos archipelago, including the island of Diego Garcia, back to Mauritius. While the agreement recognises the sovereignty of Mauritius over the entire archipelago, it also permits the UK to exercise…

The Conversation

Fears Nelson Mandela's grandson blocked from entering UK over stance on Gaza

A SCOTTISH campaign group has raised fears that Nelson Mandela’s grandson has been “prevented” from entering the UK to deliver talks on the…

The National (Scotland)

2024 Nobel Peace Prize, A Plea In Favour Of World Order?

With wars raging around the world, the Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded Friday could honour ardent defenders of world order, such as the International Court of Justice, UNRWA or UN chief Antonio Guterres.

International Business Times

Bolivia joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel

South American state ‘has a responsibility to condemn the crime of genocide’, it says in its filing.

Al Jazeera

Nobel Peace Prize To Be Awarded As Wars Rage

The Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded Friday, a ray of light in a dark year for world peace, with the International Court of Justice, UNRWA and UN chief Antonio Guterres seen as favourites.

International Business Times

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Equatorial Guinea and Gabon face off at the ICJ over oil-rich islands

Equatorial Guinea asked judges at the International Court of Justice to reject Gabon's claim to several islands in potentially oil-rich waters in the Gulf of Guinea.

Al Jazeera

UN head slams Security Council for failure to end Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine wars

Antonio Guterres tells Al Jazeera the Security Council is outdated, unfair and ineffective.

The Conversation

Principles or raw power: 3 steps NZ can take to resolve its confused stance on Gaza

The Gaza crisis is a major moral and legal challenge for New Zealand’s sense of national identity, and to its worldview based on rules and principles rather than raw power.

The Conversation

Palestine has been recognised by more than 140 nations – but not yet Australia. So, what exactly defines a ‘state’?

Is Palestine a state? This long-standing unresolved question has gained considerable diplomatic, legal and political traction this year as Israel’s war in Gaza has ground on with no end in sight.

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The top UN court sets a December date for the start of hearings in a landmark climate change case

The top United Nations court says that public hearings will open Dec_ 2 in a landmark case seeking a non-binding advisory opinion on “the obligations of States in respect of climate change.”

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Human Rights Watch Report: Israeli Soldiers Kill Civilians In Gaza

Recent reports highlight Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and Saudi Arabia's condemnation of Hamas leader's killing in Iran, raising regional tensions.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Turkey has joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Israel is accused of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, contravening the UN Genocide Convention.

The Independent UK

Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court

Turkey has filed a formal request with the International Court of Justice to join South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel

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Turkey To Join South Africa's Genocide Lawsuit Against Israel

Turkey to join South Africa's genocide lawsuit against Israel at the UN court. President Erdogan criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, calling for accountab...

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SOS for Queen Mary's help after famed activist arrested

Tasmanian-born Queen Mary of Denmark must intervene after the arrest of anti-whaling campaigner Captain Paul Watson, former Greens leader Bob Brown says.

Al Jazeera

‘Pressure for this to succeed’: Will Fatah-Hamas unity deal hold?

It remains to be seen if there’s political will within Fatah while Israel may try to derail the agreement, analysts say.

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