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International Court of Justice

International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a prominent international judicial body based in the Hague, Netherlands and is the principal judicial organisation of the United Nations. Established in 1945, its primary mission is to settle legal disputes between states and provide advisory opinions on international legal questions. Located at the Peace Palace, it is the sole principal UN organisation outside of New York. The ICJ is recognised for its crucial role in fostering international peace, promoting the rule of law and enabling countries to resolve issues without conflict, thereby contributing significantly to global security.
Ukrainian servicemen shoot down a missile during a Russian strike in Kyiv on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power after massive Russian strike

Over 5,600 buildings lose heat in sub-zero temperatures as Russia targets energy grids amid ongoing US-led peace negotiations.

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Israel

UN accuses Israel of subjecting Palestinians in West Bank to ‘apartheid’

Russia

Putin signs law allowing Russia to ignore foreign court rulings on Ukraine

The Philippines

Corruption, floods and clan wars rock Philippines in 2025

Deepening political feuds, ex-president Duterte’s ICC arrest and the South China Sea dispute have reshaped the Philippine landscape.

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Protesters wearing masks depicting the faces of Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr march during a rally to mark the International Human Rights Day in Manila on December 10. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Philippine court upholds murder verdict in Duterte’s drug war case

While the ruling has been hailed as a win for human rights, it may not have much impact on Duterte’s ICC case, legal analysts say.

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SCMP Highlights

Malaysia’s dress code row, South Korea falls out with K-pop: 7 Asia highlights

From ex-NBA player’s cancer treatment to backlash against Malaysia’s ‘moral police’, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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My Take

My Take | The emerging axis of lawlessness – the European Union, United States and Israel

From Ukraine to the Caribbean and Middle East, we are witnessing the application of the law of the jungle by the West and its ally.

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Ukrainians hold placards during a protest demanding the use of frozen Russian assets, on the sidelines of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting in Brussels, Belgium, December 12, 2025. Photo: EPA
SCMP Highlights

China’s ‘most beautiful’ bodyguard, Asia’s fastest man retires: 7 highlights

From a revolutionary facility in Shandong province to Hongkongers casting their ballots, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The Philippines

Could ICC warrants against Duterte allies alter Philippines’ balance of power?

A former Duterte spokesman claims more of the ex-president’s allies will soon be arrested as part of a plot to ‘destroy the opposition’.

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Asean

Thailand, Cambodia clash at UN mine ban talks as ‘fragile’ border truce teeters

Analysts warn relations are in a ‘fragile place’ as the neighbours trade barbs and leverage international law at a UN meeting in Geneva.

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A member of the Thailand Mine Action Centre shows a landmine during a media visit to the border province of Surin, Thailand, in August. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Did Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s jailbreak ‘joke’ keep her dad in ICC detention?

Observers said the ruling may energise loyalists but is unlikely to sway undecided voters or ease the rivalry shaping Philippine politics.

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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte appears via video link during an ICC hearing in The Hague in March 2025. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

ICC rejects Philippines ex-president Duterte’s request for release

The court dismissed defence arguments that the 80-year-old should be released due to his advanced age and alleged declining health.

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The Philippines

Marcos’ sister says Philippines has leadership ‘vacuum’ in new jab at president

Imee Marcos said they ‘kind of boxed me out’ when she raised her brother’s alleged cocaine addiction with the family.

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The Philippines

Philippine president on sister’s drug claims: ‘we’re worried about her’

The president suggested that something was troubling Imee Marcos, saying ‘the lady that you see talking on TV is not my sister’.

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Imee Marcos (right) with her brother Ferdinand Marcos Jnr in 2014. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh

‘Judicial mockery’: Bangladesh’s Hasina slams trial as verdict nears

Former PM defends crackdown after protests ‘darkened into mob violence’ and calls trial a political hatchet job driven by her rivals.

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attends a discussion at the Munich Security Conference in 2024. Hasina has taken refuge in India after student-led protests forced her from office in August 2024. Photo: dpa
Thailand

Villager killed in Thai-Cambodia border shooting as ceasefire wobbles

A fresh gunfire erupted along the volatile frontier two days after a Thai soldier lost a foot to a landmine during patrolling.

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The Philippines

‘Test the waters’: rumoured ICC plan to arrest Duterte ally grips Philippines

The ombudsman’s revelation of an arrest warrant may be a calculated risk to test the waters on possible reactions, analysts say.

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The Philippines

Philippine ombudsman claims Duterte’s drugs war ally Dela Rosa’s arrest imminent

Ombudsman Remulla says the ICC has issued an arrest warrant for the Philippine senator, but the court has denied the claim.

Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa takes a selfie with Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters in Davao City on March 28. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Philippines’ Marcos ‘the main casualty’ of political issues as ratings fall

A new survey shows Duterte-Carpio likely regaining momentum as Marcos grapples with waning confidence in his leadership.

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Sudan

US seeks truce in Sudan as ICC probes possible war crimes in El-Fasher

There have been reports of mass killings, sexual violence, looting and abductions in a city overrun by Rapid Support Forces militia.

The Philippines

Duterte demands release from ICC, citing unlawful detention

Duterte’s lawyers are challenging The Hague’s jurisdiction and claim the 80-year-old is unfit for trial.

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte takes oath during a senate inquiry on the so-called war on drugs during his administration at the Philippine Senate in Manila last year. Photo: AP
Israel-Gaza war

ICJ rules Israel must allow UNRWA access to Gaza for aid

ICJ demands Israel permit UNRWA aid to Gaza, citing famine risks and humanitarian obligations under international law.

Judges attend a public session at the ICJ in The Hague, delivering a non-binding advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations in the occupied Palestinian territory. Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Will death penalty demand for Hasina jeopardise extradition to Bangladesh?

Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam says Hasina deserves 1,400 death sentences and ‘shows no remorse for the brutality she has committed’.

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The Philippines

Philippine survey shows ‘growing demand for justice’ against Duterte

The survey results and the ICC investigation are ‘mutually reinforcing’ as they amplify accountability for the drug war deaths, analysts say.

The Philippines

ICC denies release to Philippines’ Duterte amid flight risk concerns

Judges ruled Duterte should remain in ICC custody due to flight risk and witness influence fears, despite his health claims.

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The Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte addresses troops during the 82nd anniversary celebration of the Armed Forces in 2017. Photo: AP
The Philippines

‘Tone-deaf’ legal service award for Philippines’ Duterte ignites anger

The award has angered critics who say it is ‘deeply offensive’ to the victims of the former president’s drug war.

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A protester holds a poster portraying former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte at a rally in support of his detention outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague on March 14. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

Opinion | Gaza, Trump and New Zealand’s moment of truth on Palestinian statehood

Trump’s Gaza peace plan offers hope, but also forces New Zealand to confront uncomfortable questions about its role.

Israel-Gaza war

Netanyahu defies UN walkout, vows to ‘finish the job’ in Gaza

The speech was given amid ICC accusations and a genocide case, leading many delegates to walk out just as Israel’s leader was about to speak.

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