In the time of global cooperation on climate change, the Trump administration stands out as a pariah. At present, the U.S.

Legal experts tell Stuti Mishra a long-awaited International Court of Justice ruling provides ‘a clear blueprint to hold ...

The US has been at odds with South Africa ever since it denounced Israel on genocide charges, regarding the ongoing war on ...

The ICJ’s advisory opinion spells out states’ duties on climate, opening doors for lawsuits and stronger climate action.

In a landmark advisory opinion on July 23, the International Court of Justice said all countries have significant legal ...

Brazil is finalizing its submission to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel's actions in Gaza at the ...

Brazil on Wednesday announced its intention to join a South African-led case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in which Israel stands accused of committing "genocide" in Gaza.

According to the document, the Brazilian authorities "express outrage over the recurring cases of violence against civilians" in the Gaza Strip ...

One of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the fallout from climate change has just won a landmark legal battle.

The world’s top court has said a healthy environment is a human right, and governments could be violating international law if they fail to act on climate change in a landmark ruling for international ...

Brazilian Foreign Ministry says international community ‘cannot remain inactive’ in the face of ‘ongoing atrocities’.