- 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…
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Vietnam scraps two-child policy as it tackles falling birthrate
Authorities seek to increase number of births amid fear ageing society could threaten economic growth plansVie…
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Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from jail cell in The Hague
Former president of nation re-elected as mayor of city of Davao despite his enforced absenceFormer Philippines…