International law

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet in English Channel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he directed the interception.

Russia condemns EU plan for warships to stop 'shadow fleet' vessels in Mediterranean

S’pore, Malaysia ink pacts to promote alternative ways for firms to resolve legal disputes

Under the MOUs, Singapore and Malaysia will deepen collaboration in promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), jointly organise and participate in each other’s events, and share information.

France intercepts another ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to Russian oil

The tanker was suspected of flying under a false flag, and was intercepted with support from Britain.

China’s military says it drove away Dutch frigate in South China Sea

The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS De Ruyter arriving at Tanjung Perak port in Surabaya on May 14, 2026.

Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July

Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland, speaks on the day she attends an EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Belgium December 15, 2025. REUTERS/Omar Havana

Iran urges BRICS to condemn US, Israel for war, exposing bloc divisions

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar addresses the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Rights groups urge Poland to halt support for US deportation flights to Ukraine

Uzra Zeya, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, speaks to delegates during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the crisis in the Gaza Strip, at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., January 23, 2024. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

International law a matter of national interest for small countries like Singapore: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said a strong and functional system of international rules is vital for a small country like Singapore.

New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 militants

Hand prints and other markings made in the soot on a wall are seen, nearly a year since the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Kibbutz Beeri, southern Israel, September 15, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

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