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How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
President Donald Trump disclosed that some U.S. personnel were injured and a helicopter sustained significant damage during an operation but assured there were no fatalities. The operation described p...
US military attacks Venezuela, captures Maduro, Trump says
According to Breaking Defense's report, the US has conducted military operations against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that Maduro ...
US action in Venezuela fuels Asia’s fears of collapsing rules-based order
US President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve. Described as an exemplary demonstration of American military might, the operat...
US scrambles geopolitics with stark attack on Venezuela
The article details how former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was transferred to New York for arraignment in a US federal court after his capture. Trump highlighted the capability of the U.S. mil...
More than 50 NGOs warn Israeli bans will gravely impede aid access in Gaza
Over 50 international NGOs have warned that recent registration measures imposed by Israel will suspend their operations in Gaza and the West Bank from January 2, 2026. They claim this undermines huma...
Zelensky: Security Guarantees for Ukraine Should Be Legally Enshrined
President Zelensky stated that security assurances for Ukraine need to be legally binding and recognized by international law to ensure long-term stability and protection of the country....
President Zelenskyy Asserts That Utilizing Seized Russian Assets for Ukraine Is 'Absolutely Justified'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that utilizing frozen Russian assets to assist his country is a justifiable action in light of the ongoing conflict and economic impact. He argues it...
Frontline report: Finland exposes Russian grey-zone sabotage by boarding cable-cutting ship in Baltic Sea
Finland has for the first time enforced action against a Russian ship suspected of sabotage by boarding it in the Baltic Sea, thereby exposing a Russian grey-zone operation which typically relies on a...
US Forces Intercept Another Tanker in the Caribbean
United States military forces have intercepted another oil tanker in the waters of the Caribbean Sea as part of heightened surveillance and enforcement operations aimed at curbing illicit activities s...
Trump: US May Have To Choose Between Greenland And NATO - 'I Don't Need International Law'
President Trump has suggested that the United States might have to make a difficult choice between its alliance commitments under NATO and its interest in territorial expansion, as indicated by recent...
Trump lays out a vision of power restrained only by ‘my own morality’
U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized his belief that his use of military power should be guided solely by his own moral judgment, rather than adhering to international law or other checks and balanc...
Erdogan conveys moderate criticism of Maduro abduction in Trump phone call
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a phone call with US President Donald Trump, cautiously condemning any actions that violat...
Caution and fears, Europe in darkness. Von der Leyen: Respect the UN
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed concerns about current global challenges during a recent speech. She emphasized the importance of adhering to international laws a...
Russian Oil Tanker Paints Russian Flag on Ship Sides While Under Pursuit by U.S. Military
A tanker vessel has been reported to have painted the flag of Russia over its body while under pursuit by military forces from the United States, seeking sanctuary under Russian protection which led t...
Palestinian NGOs say Israel's ban on aid groups threatens lives in Gaza
The Palestinian NGO Network criticized Israel's decision to ban humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza, stating that this move endangers the lives of Palestinians. Israel instructed over 30 inte...
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on world leaders to ‘get serious’ in grim New Year message
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres issued a New Year’s message emphasizing that the world is at a critical juncture with chaos and uncertainty prevailing due to division, violence, climate breakdow...
Palestinian women subjected to abuse in Israeli prisons, media office says
The Palestinian Prisoners' Media Office reports that women prisoners at the Israeli Damon prison are facing brutal violations such as physical assault and removal of headscarves. Al Jazeera Arabic rep...
Hague seeks use of anti-personnel mines banned 26 years ago under Ottawa Convention
The Hague has taken a step requesting the deployment or use of anti-personnel mines which were outlawed by the Ottawa Treaty more than two decades ago. This move is highly controversial as it goes aga...
Nearly 12,000 Russian chemical attacks documented since 2022, Ukraine says
Ukraine reported nearly 12,000 instances of alleged Russian chemical weapon usage since the start of 2022. In April 2025 alone there were 894 recorded incidents....
Two Russian military aircraft enter NATO member Lithuania's airspace, military says
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has condemned what he described as an unprovoked violation of international law and territorial integrity following the intrusion of two Russian military aircraft ...
Pakistan's $4 billion arms deal with Libya breaches UN embargo, fuels global concerns: Report
A report claims that Pakistan has entered into an arms agreement worth $4 billion with the Libyan National Army (LNA), which contravenes the United Nations' embargo. The deal is described as a grave m...
Attacking Drug Boats: Bending or Breaking the Law?
The U.S. continues to attack boats suspected of narcotics trafficking despite widespread legal condemnation. The Trump administration justifies these actions as national self-defense against non-state...
Pakistan Army’s Enduring Legacy of Violating International Laws
Pakistan continues its pattern of disregarding international agreements and UN sanctions by approving a $4 billion military hardware sale despite having a questionable record of compliance with global...
“They did not want to kill civilians”: Why did Ukraine let Russians escape with 52 abducted Ukrainians from border village?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provided information about Russia's abduction of 52 Ukrainian civilians from a border village. The president noted that the decision to allow Russian forces to ...
Might is Right: the End of International Law?
European media expresses significant concern over the erosion of international legal norms due to recent actions by the US, including the hypothetical capture of Venezuela's President Maduro and threa...
‘I don’t need international law’: Trump’s Wild West doctrine freezes European brains
European nations are grappling with the implications of US President Donald Trump's approach to international relations, which disregards traditional diplomatic norms and multilateral agreements. The ...
China says US broke international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian accused the U.S. of violating international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela's coast. The move is part of increased U.S. pressure on President Nicol...
Who Is Dodik's Quiet Guest Joseph Schmid? Why Is His Work Dangerous For BiH
The article discusses Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik's relationship with Austrian lawyer and self-proclaimed expert on international crimes, Joseph Schmid. It highlights concerns over Schmid’s work...
MP: International law protecting small states is fracturing
Marko Mihkelson, chair of Estonia's Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee, argues that the United States' actions towards Venezuela are undermining international law crucial for the protection and survi...
There's No Such Thing as an Illegal War
George Friedman discusses the concept that major powers will inevitably diverge on national interests and conflict, despite international laws against war. He references historical precedents where th...
Moscow Says Trump Freed Two Russian Crew Members Following Tanker Seizure
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused the United States of 'illegal use of force' regarding the seizure of a tanker and considers it an indication of Washington's predisposition to creat...
China says it is still ‘committed’ to ties with Venezuela and energy cooperation
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated on Monday that China remains committed to its energy partnership with Venezuela and maintains that the cooperation between both countries is safeguar...
Ukrainian Defense Ministry wins $18M arbitration case against US ammunition supplier in Switzerland
On December 17, 2025, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense secured a full legal victory in Swiss international arbitration proceedings against an American defense contractor. The tribunal ordered the US comp...
Israel’s Katz doubles down on support of settlements in Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has reaffirmed his support for constructing settlements in the Gaza Strip. He stated his intention to establish outposts there with a view to eventually converting...
An Atrocity Assaulting Legal Order: The Venezuelan Crisis
The article discusses what it perceives as an unjustified and unlawful military attack on Venezuela, arguing that such actions undermine the rule of law and international legal order....
US Boards Tanker Number Five in Search for Venezuelan Oil
The United States has conducted a boarding operation on tanker number five as part of an ongoing search related to alleged illicit Venezuelan oil transactions....
Caribbean Quarantine: US Forces Implement Trump's Oil Tanker Restrictions
The United States military forces are enforcing President Donald Trump's directives concerning oil tanker traffic within the Caribbean region as part of broader international and national security pol...
Expert Stepanov: The USA Will Inevitably Annex Greenland
An unnamed expert referred to by the surname Stepanov predicts that the United States will eventually annex Greenland due to strategic interests and resource potential. No further details or supportin...