Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Palestinian officials have condemned Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank, characterising an agreed ceasefire as ineffective and calling for urgent UN Security Council intervention to enforce a genuine halt to hostilities.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly welcomed the departure of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, characterising the investigation into Israeli actions as a fraudulent effort following Khan's removal over sexual misconduct allegations.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has demanded international legal proceedings against the United States for damage inflicted on Iran's transport infrastructure, characterising the attacks as war crimes and ordering accelerated reconstruction efforts.
Former ICC prosecutor Karim Khan's career ended amid serious allegations, yet his impact on international justice may prove more nuanced than a single scandal suggests.
The Palestinian presidency has formally condemned what it describes as escalating violence by Israeli settlers across the occupied West Bank, citing 87 Palestinian deaths this year and calling for international intervention to prevent further regional destabilization.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has clarified that he lacks the legal power to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes, walking back earlier suggestions he was considering such action.
A US federal judge has scheduled a June 2027 trial for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking and firearms charges. The case stems from a January military operation that sparked international condemnation.
Argentina's football association has dismissed reports that its president Claudio Tapia was summoned by US courts, though acknowledging a third party was called to testify about officials including AFA members.
Dutch legal scholars have condemned the United States' campaign to counter the International Criminal Court, arguing it threatens the foundation of international law and could push the world toward rule by force rather than justice.
New York's mayor has clarified that municipal authorities lack the legal power to enforce an International Criminal Court warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pushing responsibility to US federal government officials.
Nine Chinese nationals have been charged with criminal conspiracy in connection with an alleged love scam operation. The case was heard at Balik Pulau magistrate's court, highlighting the growing transnational nature of fraud crimes in Malaysia.
A Malaysian lawyer's allegations of sexual misconduct against ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan have ignited a major institutional crisis with ripple effects across international law and diplomacy.
Benjamin Netanyahu's office has sharply rebuffed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the latter suggested he might arrest the Israeli premier during a forthcoming United Nations gathering, escalating diplomatic tensions.
Thailand's alarm over Cambodia's Chinese tank deliveries masks a fundamental contradiction: Bangkok openly flaunts superior air power and combat readiness while demanding that Phnom Penh justify routine military modernization.
The United States has returned more than USD1.37 billion in assets connected to 1Malaysia Development Berhad fund misappropriation to Malaysia, according to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, with substantial additional amounts remaining frozen in foreign jurisdictions.
Social media personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by US authorities in Miami following fresh rape and sex-trafficking allegations filed by British prosecutors, marking a significant escalation in their legal troubles.
A Malaysian lawyer who filed sexual misconduct allegations against ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan has publicly identified herself for the first time, denying claims linking her to Israeli interests.
The European Union has condemned Israel's approval of expanded settlement funding in the West Bank, warning that such measures threaten the viability of a two-state solution and violate international law.
Paris prosecutors have launched a formal investigation into remarks made by a Paraguayan lawmaker concerning France's football captain Kylian Mbappe, signalling heightened scrutiny of public statements about the prominent athlete.
France has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the International Criminal Court, dismissing American concerns that the tribunal undermines state sovereignty. The statement comes as Washington intensifies efforts to weaken the court's authority.
The United States has repatriated two eighth-century bronze Buddhist statues to Indonesia, recovered through an investigation into illicit antiquities trafficking by notorious dealer Douglas Latchford. The statues were formally returned during a ceremony at the Indonesian Consulate in New York.
US advocacy organisations have launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration's sanctions on the International Criminal Court, arguing they breach free speech rights.
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy has pledged unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, calling for legal accountability for what he describes as genocide in Gaza and the West Bank while criticizing Israeli actions across the broader Middle East.
Malaysia has formally submitted its candidacy to serve on the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member from 2036 to 2037, while reaffirming its push for abolishing the veto power wielded by permanent members.
A leading Malaysian defence analyst has commended Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's diplomatic strategy on Gaza, arguing it uniquely blends international law, humanitarian commitment and multilateral pressure while advancing broader Palestinian statehood objectives.
The International Criminal Court has permitted prosecutors to freeze undisclosed funds taken from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for potential victim reparations, whilst rejecting demands to access his personal keys, citing privacy concerns.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned what he termed 'double standards' in how international law is enforced globally, pointing to the Norway missile controversy as a clear example of inconsistent application of established norms.
Malaysia's parliament has approved legislation extending the Sexual Offences Against Children Act to cover crimes committed outside the country, preventing offenders with local connections from escaping prosecution abroad.
Three International Criminal Court judges sanctioned by the Trump administration have launched a legal challenge, arguing the measures violate international law and constitute unlawful punishment.