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Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it

Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it

By Doina Chiacu and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump, who waged war with Iran and has yet to broker peace in Ukraine, said on Wednesday that he should win the Nobel Peace Prize but acknowledged doubt about his chances.

Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice

Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice

Navi Pillay, a former U.N. human rights chief and judge on the International Court of Justice, has won the Nobel Peace Prize

Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

By Gwladys Fouche and Nora Buli OSLO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge who oversaw a UN report that concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday "for her efforts to promote peace and international law".

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African lawyer Navi Pillay

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African lawyer Navi Pillay

Pillay previously served as a judge on the International Criminal Court and was the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014.

Zelenskiy accuses US of inaction as Russian strikes kill over 70 in two days

Zelenskiy accuses US of inaction as Russian strikes kill over 70 in two days

By Yuliia Dysa and Max Hunder KYIV, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused the US of being unwilling to help Ukraine after a Russian bomb attack on Thursday killed at least 30 people in the east, sending the two-day death toll from Russian strikes to over 70.

EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety

EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety

The European Union is bracing for a confrontation with China as a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day heightens anxiety over potential job losses and pushes the bloc’s political leaders to take a more aggressive approach toward its second-largest trading partner

The Latest: GOP fears grow that even $1 billion may not buy midterm victory

The Latest: GOP fears grow that even $1 billion may not buy midterm victory

Republicans are increasingly anxious that even $1 billion in campaign spending won't fend off sweeping election losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump’s unpopularity, inflation and the war in Iran

Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia

Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia

President Donald Trump says he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute

My son was killed Oct. 7, 2023. We couldn't bury him for over 760 days

My son was killed Oct. 7, 2023. We couldn't bury him for over 760 days

For the first time since Oct. 7, 2023, we can sit beside our son, touch the stone that carries his name, and grieve the way parents should.

Trump says he is thinking about suspending federal gas tax

Trump says he is thinking about suspending federal gas tax

By Nandita Bose and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was thinking about suspending the federal gas tax as high gas and diesel prices pose a risk to his Republican Party heading into the November midterm US elections.

New Maryland defense shipyard gets $6.6 billion commitment and Trump visit

New Maryland defense shipyard gets $6.6 billion commitment and Trump visit

By Nathan Gomes, Shivansh Tiwary and Trevor Hunnicutt Oct 6 (Reuters) - Defense tech firm Anduril unveiled plans on Tuesday for a $3.7 billion shipyard in Maryland, and President Donald Trump was due to join an announcement ceremony for the project expected to generate 3,100 jobs and receive a $2.9

International Law Faces Global Challenges Despite Resilience

International Law Faces Global Challenges Despite Resilience

International law is currently under significant pressure from powerful global actors, yet it continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. A notable example is the conviction of former Syrian secret service officer Anwar Raslan in a German court in January 2022 for crimes against humanity. This conviction was achieved through the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows national courts to prosecute serious international crimes regardless of where they occurred. This legal avenue was pursued after an investigation into Syria by the International Criminal Court (ICC) was effectively blocked by vetoes from Russia and China. Activists and NGOs played a crucial role in gathering evidence, smuggling documents out of Syria, and facilitating witness testimonies in the German court. This case highlights how international law can still provide avenues for justice even when international political bodies face impasses. The broader context suggests that while powerful entities attempt to undermine internat...