Join IPO’s European Practice Committee on October 20 in The Hague for a one-day conference on A Whole New World of IP in Europe. Among others there will be a panel discussion on the compulsory licensing directive. For more information & to register, visit

Join IPO’s European Practice Committee on October 20 in The Hague for a one-day conference on A Whole New World of IP in Europe. Among others there will be a panel discussion on the compulsory licensing directive. For more information & to register, visit

🇳🇱 The Duchess of Edinburgh joined women peacebuilders at the Peace Palace in The Hague this week, for this year’s ICAN forum titled ‘Security Reimagined’. Her Royal Highness met women peacebuilders from countries including Afghanistan, Syria and Uganda, working to advance peace and security in their communities and countries. The Duchess is a champion for the UN’s Women, Peace and Security agenda which emphasises the importance of women’s meaningful participation in peace processes, and raises awareness of the ongoing impact of conflict related sexual violence globally.

India-Pakistan tensions over water resources intensify following a ruling by the Hague-based court. The decision adds another layer to a long-running dispute over cross-border river management, with regional tensions remaining elevated.

Speaking to reporters outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, acting Venezuelan president Delcy Rodríguez thoroughly rebuked America's deranged dictator-wannabe, saying becoming a U.S. state "is not contemplated" and "would never be contemplated." Rodríguez emphasized that Venezuela is an independent, free country, not an American colony — and would not become a victim of American imperialism.