The Philippines' former leader Rodrigo Duterte has been served an Interpol arrest warrant on his arrival from Hong Kong at Manila's main airport and is in custody, the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement
The ICC took aim on the Philippine's War on Drugs, carried out by Duterte until his term ended in 2022. He advocated a full-scale fight against drug addiction, as well as against drug dealers.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
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Wed Feb 19 2025
Philippines kicks off election campaigning amid high-stakes political drama
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Tue Feb 11 2025
Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch
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Thu Feb 06 2025
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Fri Nov 29 2024
China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'
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Mon Nov 11 2024
Philippines to start winding down operations of offshore gaming hubs
The Philippines' gaming regulator said it will cancel the licenses of offshore gambling firms and implement a total ban on the industry.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Philippines' Marcos orders closure of offshore gaming industry
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered gaming regulators to wind down and cease such offshore gaming operations by the end of the year.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit
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Fri Apr 12 2024
Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president
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Wed Feb 28 2024
Philippines' Marcos says maritime cooperation a cornerstone in Vietnam visit
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Mon Jan 29 2024
Philippines launches joint sea, air patrols with US military
The militaries of the Philippines and the United States launched joint patrols on Tuesday in waters near Taiwan, officials said.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Philippines eyes codes of conduct to keep peace in South China Sea
Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the priority was maintaining order and having agreed rules to follow.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea - president
Three Filipino fishermen were killed in a ramming incident that sank their boat in the South China Sea, Ferdinand Marcos Jr said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Political stability, strong policies have enhanced Malaysia's image on world stage - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's image is improving, and it is recognised on the world stage, leading to more foreign investment.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Malaysia urges citizens to leave South Sudan as security situation worsens
Wisma Putra urges Malaysians to leave immediately while commercial flights are still operating.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region
RSF controls parts of Omdurman and has fortified west Sudan, dividing the nation into rival zones.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs
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Fri Mar 28 2025
Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
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Fri Mar 28 2025
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
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Fri Mar 28 2025
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
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Fri Mar 28 2025
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025