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politics17 days ago•3 min saved

Netanyahu and Mamdani Clash Ahead of UN General Assembly in NYC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the UN General Assembly in New York City on Thursday, sparking a high-profile confrontation with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani has repeatedly called for Netanyahu’s arrest based on an International Criminal Court warrant, though he acknowledges the NYPD lacks the legal authority to execute it. Netanyahu has responded with a defiant video, accusing Mamdani of supporting Hamas and vowing to expose the mayor at the UN. Protests are expected near the UN headquarters, with the NYPD warning of potential unrest.

via Gothamist|

#benjamin-netanyahu #icc-warrant #new-york-city

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Mamdani Concedes NYC Lacks Authority to Arrest Netanyahu, Splits Dems on ICC Push

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city cannot arrest Benjamin Netanyahu due to a lack of independent legal authority, urging the federal government to enforce the ICC warrant instead. The admission sparked division among House Democrats: some, like Rashida Tlaib, support pursuing the arrest, while others, such as Jerry Nadler, argue it would violate international law and immunities under UN treaties. The U.S. is not a party to the Rome Statute, and the UN Headquarters Agreement further complicates any city-led action against a visiting foreign leader.

via Fox News|

#benjamin-netanyahu #icc-warrant #new-york-city

world11 months ago•4 min saved

ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Duterte Ally Dela Rosa Over Drug War

The ICC has reportedly issued a warrant of arrest against Philippine Senator Bato dela Rosa over his involvement in Duterte's drug war, but official confirmation is pending. Dela Rosa, a key figure in the drug war, faces potential international legal action, with authorities and his legal team awaiting official details. The situation highlights ongoing international scrutiny of the Philippines' human rights record during Duterte's presidency.

via Rappler|

#bato-dela-rosa #duterte-drug-war #icc-warrant

international-relations3 years ago•4 min saved

"Putin's Rare Trip Abroad: Kyrgyzstan Visit and NATO Defense Ministers Meeting"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for his first known international trip this year, where he will meet with Eastern European leaders. Meanwhile, NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the damage to critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. A coalition led by the United States, Denmark, and the Netherlands plans to establish F-16 fighter jet capacity in Ukraine and build a full-scale Ukrainian air force. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Putin and Hamas during his visit to NATO, and the US announced a $200 million security assistance package for Ukraine. Efforts are being made to use frozen Russian central bank reserves to help Ukraine, but legal challenges and financial risks remain. In battleground updates, Russian forces advanced toward Avdiivka, a Ukrainian drone downed in Russia killed three people, and Ukraine identified two traitors who gave intelligence to Russia for a missile attack. A Russian assault struck a school in southern Ukraine, killing four people.

via The Washington Post|

#icc-warrant #international-relations #kyrgyzstan

international-relations3 years ago•2 min saved

"Putin and Ramaphosa: Grain Deals and Awkward BRICs Summit"

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the expiring Black Sea grain deal and the upcoming BRICS summit with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa, as the host of the summit, faces an awkward situation due to an arrest warrant issued against Putin by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrant obliges ICC member states, including South Africa, to arrest Putin if he enters their territory. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed if Putin will attend the summit. The phone call also touched on an African peace initiative for Ukraine and the need for a permanent solution to the movement of grain from Russia and Ukraine. Putin reiterated that commitments to remove obstacles to Russian food and fertilizer exports had not been fulfilled, casting doubt on the renewal of the grain deal.

via Reuters|

#brics #grain-deal #icc-warrant