The Hague

Hezbollah leaders not tied to assassination of Rafik Hariri: UN-backed court

Sketching the complex political backdrop for the assassination, Presiding Judge David Re of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon said that in the months before his death, Hariri was a supporter of reducing the influence of Syria in Lebanon and that of Hezbollah in Syria.

Aug 18, 2020, 21:06 PM IST

Paris's Gard du Nord train station evacuated after bomb threat

Unverified images of the device, resembling a mortar shell, have been doing the rounds on social media. Some have said that the object is a non-explosive dummy round used by the military for training.

Nov 30, 2019, 07:24 AM IST

Three youths wounded in stabbing incident in The Hague, no indication yet of terrorism

Three youths were wounded in a stabbing on a shopping street in The Hague early Friday evening, Dutch police said, adding that they were seeking a suspect.

Nov 30, 2019, 06:26 AM IST

ICJ verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav upholds India's claim of Pakistan violating Vienna Convention: MEA

The ICJ by a vote of 15-1 on Kulbhushan Jadhav case has upheld India`s claim that Pakistan is in egregious violation of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations on several counts, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.

Jul 17, 2019, 23:11 PM IST

ICJ stays Kulbhushan Yadav's execution, orders Pakistan to grant consular access to India

The UN Court on Wednesday stayed the execution of Kulbhushan Jadhav and ordered Pakistan to provide India consular access to him.

Jul 17, 2019, 22:51 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi welcomes ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case, says truth and justice have prevailed

Welcoming the ICJ verdict, PM Modi said that his government will always work for the safety and welfare of every Indian.

Jul 17, 2019, 20:48 PM IST

India erupts with joy as ICJ suspends Kulbhushan Jadhav's death penalty: Here's who said what

The ICJ ruling in favour of India has triggered celebrations across the country with many hailing the verdict as a major victory for India. Here are some of those quick reactions.

Jul 17, 2019, 19:37 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Watch ICJ verdict live on webtv.un.org

The proceedings at the UN Court in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case can be watched live on webtv.un.org.

Jul 17, 2019, 17:16 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav's confessions are 'highly credible', Pakistan claims at ICJ

The four-day hearing in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case opened on Monday at the ICJ headquarters in The Hague.

Feb 19, 2019, 14:49 PM IST

India rejects anti-chemical weapons draft, says consultations were incomplete

India claimed that decision violates the Chemical Weapons Convention's (CWC) finely crafted balance and instead gives unchecked powers to the OPCW DG.

Jun 28, 2018, 09:48 AM IST

Bosnian war criminal commits suicide in live UN court drama

Slobodan Praljak, 72, died in hospital after consuming a bottle of poison in front of the UN war crimes judges.

Nov 30, 2017, 09:11 AM IST

After US visit, PM Narendra Modi arrives in Netherlands

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to hold an official meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at The Hague and review bilateral ties.

Jun 27, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

Pakistan envoy Abdul basit confirms Kulbhushan Jadhav is alive, refuses to divulge any detail

Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit said that Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was sentenced to death by a Pakistani court on alleged espionage charges, is alive.

May 23, 2017, 19:14 PM IST

ICJ ruled twice in India's favour in past cases involving Pakistan - Know more

The court nullified that move due to the New Delhi Declaration signed by the three nations in August the same year.  

May 22, 2017, 18:33 PM IST

ICJ verdict 'big achievement' of Modi govt, Cong to blame for 'Kashmir problem': Shah

Shah welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order, which stayed the execution of former Indian Naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, and said that it is "a very big achievement" for the government.

May 20, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: ICJ to pronounce verdict on Thursday on India's appeal seeking suspension of death sentence given by Pakistani court

The International Court of Justice will pronounce its verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav on Thursday.

May 17, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

How Indian diplomat ignored Pakistan official's handshake gesture during Kulbhushan Jadhav case hearing at ICJ

Something really interesting happened at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) here during the hearing of Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

May 16, 2017, 13:08 PM IST

Turkish President Erdogan warns Europeans' risk being 'unsafe' as feud rages with EU

Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Wednesday that Europeans risk being unsafe on the world's streets, as a crisis between Ankara and the EU showed no signs of abating.

Mar 22, 2017, 18:27 PM IST

Dutch vote in key elections as far-right slips

The Dutch general elections are being seen as a litmus test of the strength of far-right and populist parties ahead of other polls in Europe this year.

Mar 15, 2017, 09:52 AM IST

Erdogan's 'Srebrenica massacre' reference worsens Turkish-Dutch relations

The Hague:  Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte today slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he said the Dutch "character" was "broken" over the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.

Mar 14, 2017, 23:19 PM IST