Singapore wins first seat on UN's top court, topping General Assembly vote

VNExpress - Nov 4, 2026

Singaporean diplomat Rena Lee topped a U.N. vote on Nov. 3 to become the first Singaporean and the first Southeast Asian woman elected to the International Court of Justice, the U.N.'s top court.

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