8.   The Oil Platforms Case (2003)– The ICJ ruled on a dispute between Iran and the United States, determining whether the U.S. had violated international law by attacking Iranian oil platforms, focusing on the interpretation of treaties and the use of force. 

9.   The Rainbow Warrior Case (1990)– A dispute between France and New Zealand concerning the sinking of a French Greenpeace ship in New Zealand's waters, focusing on issues of state sovereignty, diplomatic protection, and international terrorism. 

10.               The Lockerbie Bombing Case (1992-2003)– Involving the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, the case dealt with the principle of state responsibility for acts of terrorism and the jurisdiction of the United Nations Security Council in addressing such crimes. 

11.               The South China Sea Arbitration (2016)– The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled on a case brought by the Philippines against China over territorial claims in the South China Sea, emphasizing the application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in maritime disputes. 

12.               The Iran Hostages Case (1980)– The ICJ dealt with a case in which the U.S. sued Iran for the illegal detention of American diplomats. The court ruled that Iran violated international law, including the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. 

13.               The LaGrand Case (2001)– A case before the ICJ involving Germany’s request for the U.S. to halt the execution of two German nationals who had not been informed of their rights under the Vienna Convention, highlighting consular rights and due process. 

14.               The S.S. Lotus Case (1927)– A pivotal case before the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ) involving a collision between a French and Turkish vessel. The ruling reinforced the principle of state sovereignty in international waters. 

15.               The Case of the Suez Canal (1951)– The ICJ ruled on the legality of Egypt’s nationalization of the Suez Canal, emphasizing the application of treaties and international law concerning the rights of states in controlling international waterways. 

16.               The Case Concerning the Status of South West Africa (1966)– The ICJ examined the legal status of South West Africa (now Namibia) under South African administration, touching upon issues of colonialism, self-determination, and the application of mandates. 

17.               The United States v. Canada (1969)– The ICJ addressed a boundary dispute concerning the use of boundary waters under the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty, ruling on the interpretation of treaty provisions governing shared water resources. 

18.               The Case of the Dispute over the Right of Passage (1957)– The ICJ ruled on a territorial dispute between India and Portugal regarding India's right to pass through Portuguese territory to its colony in Goa, India.