- Asia Pacific, International criminal court, International criminal justice, Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, World news
Gunshots fired in Philippines senate in standoff with senator wanted by ICC
Ronald dela Rosa, accused of crimes against humanity by international criminal court, has holed up in building…
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Philippine presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached for second time
Vice-president is accused of misusing public funds and threatening the lives of President Marcos Jr and his wi…
- Asia Pacific, International criminal court, International criminal justice, Law, Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, World news
Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity
ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousa…
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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing appointed president after ‘sham’ election
Min Aung Hlaing seized control five years ago and plunged Myanmar into conflict and economic chaosMin Aung Hla…
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Thailand moves to cut sugar in popular drinks amid health drive
Major chains agree to halve default sweetness, but street vendors and cafes remain outside sugar tax rulesA cr…
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Thousands of workers flee Cambodia scam centres, officials say
Amnesty International deeply concerned for scores of people ‘walking around in search of assistance’Thousands …
- Africa, Bangladesh, Human rights, International court of justice, Law, Myanmar, Refugees, South and Central Asia, The Gambia, United Nations, World news
‘Big step forward’: Myanmar military faces Rohingya genocide case at UN court
Survivors of violence hope proceedings will bring justice a step closer and set a precedent for future genocid…
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Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 expected to resume on Tuesday
Marine robotics firm to renew its search more than decade after plane disappeared with 239 people onboardThe s…
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Thailand tycoon who championed cannabis legalisation takes lead in race to be PM
Conservative Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul gets main opposition party’s conditional backing to …
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Singapore is worried about a rise in drug-laced vaping. What is happening, and what is the drug etomidate?
Vaping has been banned since 2018, but now authorities are seeing a rise in young people using them to take an…
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Thai court dismisses prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Daughter of former PM Thaksin accused of failing to protect country’s interests over leaked phone call with Ca…
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Why has ceasefire collapsed between Thailand and Cambodia?
The long-simmering border conflict has erupted again with each side accusing the other of breaching Trump-brok…
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‘An insult’: Malaysians slam nomination of ‘alpha-male’ Nick Adams as US ambassador
Adams’ comments about Israel have provoked particular concern in Malaysia, a staunch supporter of PalestineFor…
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Shunned Myanmar leader thrilled at US contact after Trump tariff letter
Min Aung Hlaing expresses ‘sincere appreciation’ for letter from US president threatening 40% tariffMyanmar’s …
- Asia Pacific, Donald Trump, Global economy, International trade, Tariffs, US foreign policy, Vietnam
Is Trump tariff deal really a win for Vietnam – or a way of punishing China?
US exports account for third of Vietnam’s GDP and 40% tariff on so-called transshipments – products with Chine…