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Gunfire reported at Philippine Senate amid ICC-linked arrest attempt of lawmaker

Senate security personnel and police officers ask members of the media to stay back after gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate, as chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest a top senator wanted by the International Criminal Court, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Updated on May 13, 2026 08:11 pm IST

JDF condemns Pahalgam terror attack, calls it crime against humanity

The Justice and Development Front (JDF), a political party informally established by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-affiliated candidates in February, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on Sunday saying killing innocents was a crime against humanity. (PTI File)
Published on Apr 27, 2025 10:30 pm IST

Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant

Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant
Published on Mar 11, 2025 09:00 am IST

Manipur incident a crime against humanity: Activists

Mumbai, India – July 25, 2023: United United Against Injustice and Discrimination (UAID) led by Justice (retired) Abhay Thipsay, Shakir Shaikh and Dolphy Dsouza held a press conference at Press Club to voice like-minded secular activists' views on Manipur incident where two women were paraded naked and raped, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:28 am IST

Burkina Faso: How armed conflict cost lives in troubled African nation in 2021

The latest atrocity in Burkina Faso occurred when suspected jihadists killed 41 people. The ambush targeted a convoy of traders escorted by VDP near Ouahigouya, a town not far from the Mali border.
Published on Dec 26, 2021 09:43 pm IST

Aid for Afghanistan discussed in Islamic countries meet

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Published on Dec 19, 2021 11:13 am IST

International Criminal Court authorises probe into alleged Myanmar Rohingya abuse

The court said a panel of judges on Thursday “authorised the commencement of the investigation in relation to any crime, including any future crime” committed against the Rohingyas.
Updated on Nov 14, 2019 08:19 pm IST

‘Don’t worry, will sort it out son’: Gautam Gambhir reminds Shahid Afridi about PoK

File image of former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir and former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi.
Updated on Aug 06, 2019 05:34 pm IST

‘She could have been rescued if cops acted swiftly’ says father of Tappal girl

Rape cases across India are on the rise with even erstwhile safe metros such as Bangalore and Kolkata reporting violent crimes against women. Raj K Raj/HT Photo
Published on Jun 08, 2019 10:18 am IST

‘She was eager to join school after summer break’, says UP girl’s father

Relatives mourn the death of a 3-year-old girl in Aligarh, Friday, June 7, 2019.
Updated on Jun 08, 2019 07:23 am IST

SC dismisses plea seeking framing of laws against fake news

The plea had also sought framing the necessary guidelines, appropriate laws and bye-laws and appropriate punishment for its violation.
Updated on Apr 08, 2019 06:33 pm IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots: CBI opposes Sajjan Kumar’s plea, says he tried to derail trial and influence witnesses

Sajjan Kumar has challenged in the top court the Delhi High Court’s December 17, 2018, verdict sentencing him to life term in a case related to killing of five Sikhs
Updated on Mar 15, 2019 07:17 pm IST

The high court verdict on 1984 riots is historic

Sajjan Kumar has been convicted in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The Delhi High Court found that the crimes committed against Sikhs should be considered crimes against humanity.
Updated on Dec 21, 2018 09:00 am IST

‘Nobody thought Congress leaders will get convicted,’ says PM Modi on 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Highlighting the delay in justice for victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said nobody would have imagined that Congress leaders will get convicted in the case.
Updated on Dec 18, 2018 01:36 pm IST

Indian Muslims deserve credit for resisting radicalisation: Rajnath Singh

Speaking at the 16th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Rajnath Singh called terrorism a “crime against humanity” and said it was not linked to any religion or caste.
Updated on Oct 05, 2018 11:30 pm IST

ICC ruling on Rohingyas can impact India as well

Rashida Begum, a Rohingya refugee woman at the Kutupalong camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, August 24, 2018
Updated on Sept 19, 2018 12:39 pm IST

US immigration row: Indian-origin senator alleges Trump administration committed ‘crime against humanity’

Indian-origin senator Kamala Harris (pictured) demanded immediate reunification of separated families, raising concern over their detention in a “typical prison setting”.
Updated on Jun 23, 2018 10:43 am IST

‘He’s not a cartoon character’, South Koreans smitten by Kim Jong-un, wife Ri Sol Ju

South Korean President Moon Jae-in toasts North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju at the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, South Korea, April 27, 2018.
Updated on Apr 28, 2018 03:22 pm IST

Myanmar says it would like to see ‘clear evidence’ of Rohingya genocide

In this January 24, 2018, file photo, Muslim Rohingya refugees who were staying in no-man's land at Bandarban between Myanmar and Bangladesh border carry their belongings to new locations after arriving at Balukhali refugee camp 50 kilometers (32 miles) from Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
Updated on Mar 09, 2018 01:08 pm IST