General Assembly backs Palestine’s eligibility for UN membership

Meeting in Kampala immediately after the NAM summit, leaders of the Group of 77 and China called for stronger South-South cooperation, policy space and reform of global economic governance. The...

The Court ordered measures under the Genocide Convention, including steps to prevent prohibited acts, enable humanitarian assistance and preserve evidence. The case brought a Global South state’s...

The Council demanded an immediate ceasefire for Ramadan, the release of hostages and expanded humanitarian aid. The resolution showed how non-permanent members can force a vote, while the limits of...

The Court ordered additional measures in response to worsening conditions, including requirements concerning essential supplies and humanitarian aid. The order reinforced that humanitarian access...

The Security Council draft received 12 votes in favour, one against and two abstentions, but the US veto prevented a recommendation to the General Assembly. The episode illustrated how...

The Court ordered Israel to halt military action in Rafah that could inflict conditions of life capable of bringing about the physical destruction of Palestinians in Gaza, and to keep the Rafah...

Resolution 2735 welcomed a proposal for a ceasefire, hostage release and reconstruction and called on both parties to implement it. Adoption by 14 votes, with Russia abstaining, underscored the...

In an advisory opinion, the Court concluded that Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful and that its policies obstruct Palestinian self-determination. The...

The Assembly adopted resolution ES-10/24 by 124 votes to 14, with 43 abstentions, demanding Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months. It urged states...

Governments adopted the Pact, a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. The package addressed development, peace, digital governance and institutional reform. For developing...