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Phillipine Govt says won't meddle in Duterte's ICC defence

Phillipine Govt says won't meddle in Duterte's ICC defence

The Philippine government will not intervene as the camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte begins preparing for his defence against the charges of crimes against humanity
Sun Mar 16 2025
Duterte attends ICC hearing via video over drug crackdown

Duterte attends ICC hearing via video over drug crackdown

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte failed to attend a hearing in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday for crimes against humanity
Sat Mar 15 2025
Ex-Philippines leader Duterte to appear before ICC for first time

Ex-Philippines leader Duterte to appear before ICC for first time

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was set to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands on Friday, .
Fri Mar 14 2025
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 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.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs"
Thu Mar 13 2025
Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang

Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025
What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?

Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war

Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says

Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

The International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant over Rodrigo Duterte's years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team

Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team

Sara Duterte says she hasnt read the complaint backed by most lower house members, but her lawyers are preparing for a Senate trial.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch

Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch

The Senate has no choice but to process the impeachment complaint, says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president

Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president

Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Former Philippine President Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'

Former Philippine President Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'

When Duterte was president, two men including a former policeman had testified before the Senate they were part of an alleged hit squad in Davao they said killed at Duterte's behest.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Philippines calls out China for 'unprovoked coercion' in South China Sea

Philippines calls out China for 'unprovoked coercion' in South China Sea

China's actions put "into question the sincerity of its calls for peaceful dialogue and lessening of tensions, a Philippine task force said.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Ismail Sabri quizzed by MACC for over six hours

Ismail Sabri quizzed by MACC for over six hours

The Bera MP is currently under investigation for corruption and money laundering.
Wed Mar 19 2025
Syed Saddiq’s defence was not a bare denial - Lawyer

Syed Saddiq’s defence was not a bare denial - Lawyer

Syed Saddiq's lawyer says he never told the two witnesses to withdraw RM1 million from the Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda bank account.
Wed Mar 19 2025
NASA astronauts 'Butch and Suni' return to Earth after drawn-out mission in space

NASA astronauts 'Butch and Suni' return to Earth after drawn-out mission in space

Their return caps a protracted mission, highlighting NASA's contingency planning and Starliner's latest failures on a global stage.
Wed Mar 19 2025
Five questioned over Zayn Rayyan video upload on social media

Five questioned over Zayn Rayyan video upload on social media

A one-minute video shows Ismanira walking with her children, Zayn Rayyan and his sibling, toward the motorcycle parking at Idaman Apartment.
Wed Mar 19 2025
Trump administration reinstating almost 25,000 fired workers after court order

Trump administration reinstating almost 25,000 fired workers after court order

Trump's administration says federal agencies worked to reinstate them after a judge ruled their terminations likely illegal.
Wed Mar 19 2025
Trump administration halts program to track abducted Ukrainian children, lawmakers say

Trump administration halts program to track abducted Ukrainian children, lawmakers say

Researchers lost access to vital data, including satellite imagery, on 30,000 children taken from Ukraine.
Wed Mar 19 2025
Canada strengthens ties with ASEAN amid global challenges

Canada strengthens ties with ASEAN amid global challenges

Canada is reinforcing its engagement with ASEAN nations, focusing on collaboration in trade, energy, and digital transformation as part of its broader commitment to global economic stability
Wed Mar 19 2025
Ukraine ceasefire talks to resume Sunday in Jeddah: US Envoy

Ukraine ceasefire talks to resume Sunday in Jeddah: US Envoy

Talks on a ceasefire in Russia's war with Ukraine will continue on Sunday in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, United States (US) President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has announced.
Wed Mar 19 2025
National Stadium pitch ready for Malaysia Cup final in April

National Stadium pitch ready for Malaysia Cup final in April

The condition of the Bukit Jalil National Stadium (SNBJ) pitch is ready to stage the 2024-2025 Malaysia Cup final on April 12.
Wed Mar 19 2025
Rubio says US to impose new sanctions against Venezuela if it refuses to accept migrants

Rubio says US to impose new sanctions against Venezuela if it refuses to accept migrants

Venezuela is obliged to accept its citizens deported from the United States (US), otherwise Washington will impose new sanctions against the country, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said
Wed Mar 19 2025