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Relatives of South African jurist Navi Pillay in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district celebrated her reported 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recalling her ancestral roots in Pazhaya Vattalagundu and a 2007 family reunion. Her legal career includes landmark contributions to international justice

Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize affirms the conviction that international law, however imperfectly applied, remains the best bet for a peaceful world in which no one should be denied justice because of their identity or nationality

Yemen condemned the Houthi attack on Indian cargo vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya in the Red Sea, calling it a violation of international maritime law. All 13 Indian nationals among the 14 crew members were rescued, with authorities coordinating safety measures

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the international legal architecture must become more democratic, inclusive and responsive to the Global South. Addressing UNCITRAL's 60th anniversary, he stressed that evolving global challenges require predictable, harmonised legal frameworks for resilient international trade

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said artificial intelligence is now an operational reality and one of the biggest tests for international law. He stressed the need for legal, ethical and democratic safeguards to ensure AI remains accountable and human-centric

Wars have existed for over 10,000 years, often caused by power, fear, or resource competition. “Just war theory” guides fair conduct, protecting civilians and essential infrastructure, while modern international laws aim to encourage negotiation, compromise, and peaceful conflict resolution

The Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway, faces growing tensions due to Iran's control and its impact on global oil and trade. Under international law, neutral ships have passage rights, but wartime laws complicate the legality of convoys and ship movements

The US capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro has sparked global concern over the erosion of international law. Critics warn it could embolden unilateral military actions, affect Ukraine, Greenland, Taiwan, and the Middle East, and strain alliances with Europe, highlighting the fragility of the post-World War II global order

Egypt and Iran have condemned Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, calling it a violation of international law and a potential war crime.

EU leaders urged US President Donald Trump to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty in his upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin, warning against land concessions without Kyiv’s consent. They stressed peace must respect international law, as fears grow over Russia’s ambitions and potential territorial swaps

ICBM carried dummy warhead, and fell into designated area of the sea, says defence ministry