International Criminal Court

The permanent international court prosecuting genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. - Actively investigating Russian war crimes in Ukraine

Russian drone operators watched a bus full of miners leaving their shift in Ternivka on February 1, 2026, deliberately striking the civilian vehicle and killing 15 despite recognizing it as non-military. The attack on the exact day a Trump-brokered pause expired drew international condemnation, including from EU Ambassador Katarina Mathernova who questioned if explosions and dead civilians represent a ceasefire. Russia then escalated with 171 drones and a missile on February 2, followed by massive barrages of over 400 drones/missiles on February 6-7 and February 9, killing at least 18 more civilians including a mother and child in Kharkiv. Most recently, on February 11-12, Russia launched 244 total missiles and drones targeting energy infrastructure in Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Kharkiv, injuring at least 7 civilians and leaving over 107,000 residents without power amid freezing temperatures.

Updated Feb 12

Global governing body for cricket, organizing the U-19 World Cup since 1988. - Administers U-19 World Cup

India has now won more Under-19 Cricket World Cups than every other nation combined. The sixth title, claimed on February 6, 2026, with a 100-run demolition of England in Harare, extended their lead over Australia—previously tied at four titles—to a commanding six-to-four margin. The tournament's standout performer, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, scored 175 off 80 balls in the final, the highest individual score in U-19 World Cup final history.

Updated Feb 7

The Hague-based court prosecutes genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity when national systems fail. - Target of U.S. sanctions pressure over Israel and U.S.-related investigations

The U.S. just sanctioned two sitting International Criminal Court judges—because they helped keep the Israel-related Gaza case alive. It’s a rare thing in diplomacy: Washington using the same financial weapon it uses on oligarchs and terror networks against a courtroom.

Updated Dec 18, 2025