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Europe Declares Support for International Criminal Court, Fears Loss of Court Would Undermine International Order

BRUSSELS — Europe has made clear its support for the International Criminal Court, in response to the U.S. move to impose sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane.

  • EU reaffirms support for International Criminal Court amid U.S. sanctions threat.
  • Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen condemns sanctions against ICC officials.
  • EU proposes blocking statutes to prevent enforcement of sanctions within the Union.

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Uphold unity in diversity for the sake of future generations – Penang CM

PENANG Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow reminded fellow Malaysians to uphold the strongest virtue of the state, which is embracing unity in diversity despite the differences the people endure.

  • Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow urges unity in diversity for future generations
  • Emphasizes Penang's strength lies in its diverse population
  • Highlights unity's role in state's industrialization and tourism success

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Govt Struggles with Balancing Act Over U.S. Sanctions on ICC, Faces International Criticism

The government is in a difficult position after the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced new sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane.

  • Japanese government balances rule of law with U.S. alliance
  • U.S. sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane criticized internationally
  • Japan's Foreign Minister Funakoshi met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Landau

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Xavier Jayakumar warns racial, religious politics could erode Malaysia’s unity

FORMER minister Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar has warned that rising racial and religious rhetoric could threaten the unity that has held Malaysia together since independence.

  • Rising racial and religious rhetoric threatens Malaysia's unity of 69 years.
  • Jayakumar criticizes inflammatory rhetoric, race-baiting, and religious point-scoring.
  • He urges Malaysians to choose harmony over divisive politics for future generations.

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Israel, US 'sworn enemies of Muslim unity', Mojtaba Khamenei says

Israel, US 'sworn enemies of Muslim unity', Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has described the United States and the Israeli regime as “sworn…

  • US and Israel labeled sworn enemies of Muslim unity
  • Khamenei calls for greater solidarity among Muslims
  • Urges confrontation with America and Zionist regime

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Former AFAN, PAN chairman Faskari is dead

Former President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Architect Kabir Ibrahim Faskari, is dead. DAILY POST reports that his death followed complications arising from prostate surgery in Istanbul, Turkey.

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The war with Iran will not be won through airstrikes, so what's left? - opinion

Congressional recognition of minority independence; debt relief for indebted young Americans; and a Beijing deal on Iranian oil are the three options that haven’t been publicly discussed

  • Pentagon seeks innovative strategies to address Iran conflict
  • Recognizing Iranian minority independence could transform internal dynamics
  • Congressional resolution would require no military intervention

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Amnesty, IPSC rally support for Palestine at Ireland’s Electric Picnic

Amnesty, IPSC rally support for Palestine at Ireland’s Electric Picnic Ireland’s Electric Picnic festival became a platform for Palestinian solidarity, with rights organisations and attendees backing…

  • Amnesty International and IPSC used Electric Picnic to rally Palestine support.
  • IPSC organized walk through Arena, received massive solidarity.
  • Amnesty campaigns against Irish financial ties to Israel's Gaza genocide.

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Water-Bombing Helicopter Drops 69,000 Liters on West Papua Fires

BNPB deployed a water-bombing helicopter to fight forest fires in West Papua, conducting 69 aerial drops and releasing 69,000 liters of water.

  • Indonesian water-bombing helicopter drops 69,000 liters on West Papua fires.
  • 69 aerial drops completed across Teluk Bintuni Regency.
  • Fires extinguished, residual heat requires ongoing monitoring.

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SAR lawyers' role elevated by law revision: Starry Lee

Hong Kong's top representative to the National People's Congress welcomed recent amendments to the national Lawyers Law, saying legal professionals from the two SARs can take on a more prominent role…

  • Hong Kong's top representative to NPC welcomes Lawyers Law changes.
  • Law revision allows Hong Kong and Macao lawyers to serve in Guangdong.
  • Starry Lee optimistic about increased Hong Kong lawyers in GBA legal work.
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