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Norwegian court blocks extradition to Greece of migrant rights activist

Case hailed as human rights victory as Tromsø court says Tommy Olsen’s actions are lawful and protected under international treaties

The Guardian - UK

The Silent Coup: How Global Treaties Override U.S. Banking Laws

Most Americans assume that U.S. banking laws are written and enforced solely by Congress and domestic regulators. In reality, international treaties and agreements often dictate...

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Accra law firm challenges Ghana-US migration deal before Supreme Court

Ghanaian lawyers have filed a petition before the country's highest court seeking the suspension of a bilateral migration agreement with the US. They claim the deal contradicts international treaties to which Ghana is a signatory and that since it has not been ratified by parliament, the executive is acting outside…

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Nigel Farage vows to scrap UK human rights law to tackle small boats crisis

Mr Farage described international treaties governing human rights law as ‘malign influences’ which had been ‘allowed to frustrate deportations’.

Evening Standard

'Our position is very clear. It's a Russian war against Ukraine,' says Simion

In an Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, the AUR party leader, who won the first round of the Romanian presidential election repeat on Sunday, said Russia is waging war on Ukraine, but that Ukraine must respect international treaties and the rights of national minorities.

Euronews

Costa Rican Constitutional Court Strikes Down Recreational Cannabis Referendum

On Wednesday, Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court, Sala IV, ruled against a proposed referendum on adult-use cannabis legalization, citing conflicts with international treaties. The court emphasized that the underlying bill itself violates Article 7 of the Political Constitution, which prioritizes international treaties over domestic laws. As such, the legislation cannot proceed…

Benzinga

Gender apartheid: oppression of women should be made a crime against humanity – feminist academic explains why

Crimes against humanity are occurring with impunity around the globe; from Myanmar to Sudan, Ukraine and elsewhere. And yet, unlike international treaties for the crimes of genocide, torture, apartheid and forced disappearances, there isn’t a treaty specific to crimes against humanity.

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Rish!’s bargain-basement manifesto offers anything you want if you just vote Tory

Don’t like foreigners? Flights to Rwanda would start in July. Don’t like the ECHR? We could rip up international treaties

The Guardian - UK

OIC Holds Israel Responsible for ‘Martyrdom’ of Palestinian Prisoner

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation held on Tuesday Israel responsible for the “martyrdom” of Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan in one of its jails. Accusing Israel of medical negligence, it condemned its inhumane treatment of Palestinian prisoners and their deprivation of their basic rights that are safeguarded by international treaties and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia: Deep Discussions Were Crowned by Agreement with Iran

Saudi Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor, Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban stressed on Friday that the agreement reached between Saudi Arabia and Iran on restoring diplomatic ties capped deep discussions that tackled the reasons of the differences and ways to address them. He…

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Türkiye Again Threatens Greece for Arming Aegean Islands

Türkiye’s foreign minister on Tuesday again threatened to “take action” against Greece if it continues to arm its Aegean islands which Ankara says should remain demilitarized in line with international treaties. Mevlut Cavusoglu’s comments follow reports of military exercises by Greece on the Aegean islands of Rhodes and Lesbos. Turkish…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tories set to 'trash' international law with Suella Braverman's asylum ban

THE UK Government looks set to “trash” international treaties after the Home Secretary announced plans to ban anybody who enters Britain…

The National (Scotland)

Türkiye Vows to Defend Interests against Greece amid Tensions

Türkiye on Monday summoned the Greek ambassador to protest the alleged deployment of dozens of US-made armored vehicles to Greek islands which Ankara says should remain demilitarized in line with international treaties. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned, meanwhile, that Türkiye wouldn't hold back on defending its rights and interests against…

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Turkey vows to defend interests against Greece amid tensions

Turkey has summoned the Greek ambassador to protest the alleged deployment of dozens of U.S.-made armored vehicles to Greek islands which Ankara says should remain demilitarized in line with international treaties

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The Hindu

Ukraine war has important lessons for us: IAF Chief

Irrespective of international treaties, friendship between countries will come second to a nations security, says ACM Chandhari

The Conversation

Nigeria's efforts to help victims of trafficking are failing. We found out why

Most countries have anti-trafficking laws, policies and programmes to prevent human trafficking. There are also international treaties to address the problem. Yet it’s still thriving.

The Conversation

Basic water services in South Africa are in decay after years of progress

Water is at the heart of health and well-being for people and nature. Access to it is a human rights issue recognised by international treaties and declarations, and national standards. It’s vital for education and economic productivity. Ultimately, it connects the environment to society.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Greece Wants to Keep Open Channel to Turkey, Says PM

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday he wanted to keep an open channel of communication with Turkey despite sharp rhetoric which has heightened tension between the two neighbors. The countries, which are partners in NATO, are at odds over a number of issues from maritime and airspace boundaries…

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Ukraine War Sparks Debate over Finland's 'Achilles Heel'

Sprayed between Sweden and Finland, the autonomous Aland Islands are a picturesque archipelago once part of Russia and demilitarized since 1856. But the region's unique status is the object of intense debate since Russia's invasion of Ukraine rattled neighboring Finland into applying for NATO membership in May. Under international treaties…

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Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan to Sign 30 Cooperation Agreements During President's Visit to Riyadh

The upcoming visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov to Saudi Arabia will witness the signing of 30 new draft agreements and 23 international treaties and deals to enhance comprehensive cooperation with Saudi Arabia. The third meeting of the Kyrgyz-Saudi Joint Intergovernmental Committee on high-level cooperation is scheduled to be held…

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