
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' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Philippines kicks off election campaigning amid high-stakes political drama
The election for upper house will feature allies of Marcos and Duterte and will effectively decide half of the jurors in that Senate trial.
Tue Feb 11 2025

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

What's next after the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Duterte?
Here are details on the trial, previous cases and the next steps in the impeachment, according to the constitution.
Fri Feb 07 2025

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
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Philippines' Marcos says debate over impeachment of VP Sara Duterte a 'storm in a teacup'
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says impeaching VP Sara Duterte, who made threats against his life, would only tie down Congress and not help people.
Fri Nov 29 2024

Marcos redux? Dictator's son may win Philippine presidency
With the median age in the Philippines of about 25, Marcos has taken advantage of the fact that many voters have no personal memory of his father's rule.
Sat May 07 2022

After dust settles, son of late Philippine dictator emerges as presidential frontrunner
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. likely benefited the most from Davao city mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's move to run for vice president.
Tue Nov 16 2021

Philippines President Duterte to run for Senate, not against daughter-aide
Duterte is not eligible to run for president again, but he can run for other posts.
Mon Nov 15 2021

Daughter of Philippine President Duterte files candidacy for vice president
Sara Duterte-Carpio entered the vice presidential race by way of substitution after her political party's original candidate withdrew.
Sat Nov 13 2021

Factbox - Five things to know about Philippine President Duterte's daughter
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's surprise retirement from politics has cleared the way for his daughter Sara's presidential run.
Sun Oct 03 2021

Philippines' Duterte says daughter running for president in 2022 elections - Media
Sara Duterte-Carpio, currently mayor of Davao, the Philippines' third-largest city, has filed to run for mayor again.
Sun Oct 03 2021

Philippines' Duterte accepts 2022 vice presidential nomination
Duterte is barred by the constitution from seeking a second term as president.
Wed Sep 08 2021

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
A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
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?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
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

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025