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Israel and South Africa Face Off in International Court of Justice Over Alleged Genocide in Gaza

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider a case brought by South Africa against Israel on charges of genocide during the war in Gaza, according to ICJ rules. Both Israel and South Africa have nominated judges to represent their respective countries in the case. Israel has selected Aharon Barak, the former chief justice of the country’s Supreme Court, while South Africa has chosen Judge Dikgang Moseneke, the former deputy chief justice of its Supreme Court. Additionally, British lawyer Malcolm Shaw, an expert in international law, will defend Israel at the ICJ. On the other … Read more

South Dakota Legislature Aims to Strengthen Fentanyl Laws, Cracking Down on Deadly Drug Crimes

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PIERRE, South Dakota – The South Dakota legislature is set to consider new bills aimed at strengthening the state’s fentanyl laws. Last year, law enforcement agencies in various communities across South Dakota arrested 250 individuals for crimes related to fentanyl. Additionally, they were able to seize ten pounds of the highly lethal drug. Fentanyl has become a growing concern in South Dakota as its abuse and illicit distribution continue to rise. The proposed bills are intended to address these issues and provide law enforcement with additional tools to combat the fentanyl crisis. The specifics of … Read more

South Africa Urges International Court of Justice to Halt Israel’s Genocidal Actions in Gaza

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — South Africa has presented its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of perpetrating genocide in the Gaza Strip. The country has asked the court to issue orders that will compel Israel to halt its military operations in the Palestinian region. Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh, an Irish lawyer advising South Africa’s legal team, argued that Israel’s actions in Gaza pose a significant danger. During her submission, Ní Ghrálaigh highlighted the urgent need for provisional measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza from the irreparable harm caused by Israel’s violations of … Read more

South Korean Securities Firms’ Domestic Brokerage of US-Listed Bitcoin ETFs May Violate Regulatory Acts

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Seoul, South Korea’s financial regulator has raised concerns about domestic brokerage of a U.S.-listed bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) by Korean securities firms. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) stated that such activity may potentially conflict with the country’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act and the Capital Markets Act. However, the FSS did not provide further details on these potential conflicts. In South Korea, recent discussions around cryptocurrency regulations have been taking place. Authorities have revealed plans to create regulations that would require public disclosure of officials’ cryptocurrency holdings. This move aims to promote transparency and … Read more