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Human rights groups accuse Iran of hanging victim of child marriage as regime steps up executions
Avandi, who was 17 when she was forced to marry, was accused of killing her severely disabled husband 11 months into their marriage, five years ago.
World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure
Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial
Iran clashes with US, UAE, over position in UN nuclear non-proliferation conference
FM Sa’ar urges UN to designate Hezbollah as terror group, calls Iran global threat
“Iran has transferred to Hezbollah $1.2 billion since the ceasefire," Sa'ar wrote. "It also plays a direct role in training militants and guiding senior leadership.”
UN chief names Arnault as personal envoy for Middle East war
UN diplomat Jean Arnault has more than 30 years of experience in international diplomacy focusing on peace settlements and mediation, with a background in UN missions in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
UN warns: Migratory freshwater fish are disappearing
A UN report links the rapid collapse to a combination of dam construction, river fragmentation, pollution, overfishing, and climate change impacts.
Iran tells UN: 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
The note regarding the Strait of Hormuz from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was sent to the 15-member Security Council and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Zionism still defines the Jewish nation today - opinion
Abandoning the term “Zionism” hands victory to Israel’s critics and undermines Jewish identity, history, and the ongoing mission of the Jewish state.
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
The name of Fabrice Aidan, a middle-ranking French diplomat who was seconded to the United Nations from 2006 to 2013 and later worked at the bank, appeared in more than 200 documents.
Israel needs to understand that victory must come both on front line and courtroom - editorial
The same period that produced fresh Iranian strikes on Israeli towns also produced international legal rhetoric that moved with remarkable speed toward charges of aggression and war crimes.
Allegations against ICC war crimes prosecutor still under review despite report he was cleared
A memo to court staff said: "The disciplinary process before the Bureau is ongoing and remains confidential. No decisions have been taken."
Gulf states expel Iranian diplomats as tensions rise over attacks, regional security
In four weeks of conflict, Iran has launched thousands of rockets and drones at the Gulf states, the UAE being the one targeted the most.
Pressure builds on Palestinian girls to marry as Gaza sees rise in child marriage rates - UNFPA
The likely cause of the increasing number of child brides seen in the Palestinian territory is the displacement, poverty, and collapse of social, legal, health, and protection systems.