5 h. ago Philippines’ Duterte attends ICC hearing for crimes against humanity via video link

The 79-year-old was tired after flying to the Netherlands from the Philippines and was permitted to attend the session via video link.

Events

12 h. ago Philippines set for ‘more robust’ Balikatan joint drills, but no mention of Typhon

Similar to Balikatan 2024, this year’s drills will feature sinking exercises 12 nautical miles outside the Philippines’ territorial waters.

Politics

13 h. ago Hong Kong arrivals rise 7% to 8.4 million in first 2 months of 2025

Short-haul markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia record the steepest growth in arrivals.

Politics

16 h. ago OpenAI asks US for relief from AI rules to compete with Chinese firms

The ChatGPT maker says the AI race is ‘effectively over’ if China’s developers have unfettered access to data while US companies do not.

Politics

18 h. ago How arrest of Philippines’ Duterte unfolded: ‘you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague’

The ex-president refused to be fingerprinted and his daughter hurled expletives at a police general during the 12-hour stand-off.

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38 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 74, seize HK$1.6 million of drugs including ‘space oil’

The force confiscated 36 space oil capsules, 327 grams of crack cocaine, 40 grams of cocaine and 2.3kg of Marijuana during the anti-triad operation.

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48 h. ago ICC takes Philippines’ Duterte into custody to face charges for drug war killings

The ex-president, 79, arrived at Rotterdam airport in the Netherlands and was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast.

Events

48 h. ago Philippines’ Duterte says he is ‘responsible’ for drug war as ICC takes him into custody

The ex-president, who was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast, told his supporters ‘I am OK, do not worry’.

Events

50 h. ago Walmart's answer to tariffs was to pressure Chinese suppliers to lower costs. A supply

Walmart's answer to tariffs was to pressure Chinese suppliers to lower costs. A supply-chain expert says the Chinese government will not take that lightly  Fortune

Economics

55 h. ago Philippines investigates possible revival of ‘planted bullet’ scam at airports

Three employees at Manila’s main airport relieved of their posts after passenger says they falsely claimed she had a bullet in her luggage.

Economics

57 h. ago Hong Kong police ‘arrest 3 after HK$3 million Disneyland warehouse theft’

Source says stolen electronics, including network switches, were sold to a recycling store in three separate batches.

Events

60 h. ago Philippines ramps up efforts to uncover alleged Chinese espionage, but can its laws catch up?

Officials have long called for an update to its World War II-era espionage law, which may not be sufficient to address modern threats.

Politics

63 h. ago Anger and relief in Philippines over Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest: ‘my prayers answered’

Experts say the ex-president’s chances of avoiding ICC prosecution are slim as supporters take to the streets to protest his arrest.

Events

64 h. ago As Trump dashes its hopes for tariff relief, Australia rejects retaliation

Australian PM Anthony Albanese called US tariffs ‘entirely unjustified’, but said imposing duties on US imports would only hurt consumers.

Politics

66 h. ago Duterte is set to enter ICC detention. Here’s what awaits the Philippine ex

Housed in a Dutch prison, the International Criminal Court’s detention unit has cooking facilities and cells with computers, but no internet.

Politics

3 d. ago Live Q&A: U.S. and China—the Great Power Rivalry Heats Up. Our Reporters Answered Your Questions.

Live Q&A: U.S. and China—the Great Power Rivalry Heats Up. Our Reporters Answered Your Questions.  The Wall Street Journal

Society

3 d. ago UK police arrest a man on suspicion of manslaughter over North Sea ship collision

A cargo ship hit a tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military, sparking fears of major environmental damage.

Events

3 d. ago UK police arrest cargo ship captain over North Sea crash with oil tanker

Both vessels were set ablaze and one sailor is presumed dead in the collision, which has sparked fears of major environmental damage.

Events

3 d. ago China’s answer to ‘drill, baby, drill’, top scientist dies: SCMP daily highlights

From Zhao Leji’s absence at the ‘two sessions’ closing to China’s energy security, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Events

3 d. ago Is ICC arrest of Philippines’ Duterte the death knell for his political dynasty?

Analysts say President Marcos’ decision to cooperate with the ICC arrest warrant was a strategic move aimed at neutralising his rival.

Events