96 m. ago South Korea’s impeached president to learn his fate on Friday

If the Constitutional Court removes Yoon Suk-yeol from office, a fresh presidential election must be held within two months.

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21 h. ago France’s Le Pen convicted in EU embezzlement trial, threatening 2027 presidential bid

Le Pen and party members face prison and ineligibility to run for office. They can appeal, which would lead to another trial.

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21 h. ago Duterte’s lawyer says ICC case ‘a kidnapping’, has ‘compelling’ grounds to throw out case

Duterte’s lawyer called for the ICC case to be dismissed, citing the Philippines’ withdrawal, and labelled Duterte’s detention a “political hit job”.

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24 h. ago China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines

China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines  The Diplomat

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32 h. ago Why Duterte drama should inspire Malaysia to reconsider joining ICC

If Malaysia is serious about its global legal credibility and commitment to justice, it must take this chance to return to the Rome Statute.

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40 h. ago Closer ties among US allies may bring turmoil to South China Sea, Taiwan Strait: analysts

Warning comes after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Philippines and Japan with pledges to boost defence cooperation.

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47 h. ago Can the Philippines’ become China’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?

The Philippines’ economic zones chief says Manila is being eyed as ‘the next preferred destination’ for China’s ‘plus-one’ strategy for firms dodging US tariffs.

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54 h. ago Is Sara Duterte reinventing herself for a 2028 Philippine presidential run?

Showcasing a kinder image to overseas Filipinos, Sara Duterte-Carpio appears to be positioning herself for a future presidential bid.

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69 h. ago PLA ‘on high alert’ in South China Sea, warns Manila over naval drills with US, Japan

PLA’s Southern Theatre Command conducted ‘routine patrol’, spokesman says, as Philippines and Japan hold naval drills with treaty ally US.

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3 d. ago With Duterte’s downfall, will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?

Ex-president Duterte is behind bars in The Hague and his daughter is fighting for political survival. But don’t discount a comeback in 2028.

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3 d. ago Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal  The Associated Press

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3 d. ago Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea

Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea  Arab News

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3 d. ago Philippines pulls Asean card on East Timor over extradition row. Will it work?

Manila is seeking the extradition of Arnolfo Teves Jnr, a former politician, who is facing murder and other charges.

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4 d. ago US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says

US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says  Al Jazeera English

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4 d. ago Hegseth says US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to tackle China threat

The US defence chief told Philippine President Marcos that deterrence was needed in the South China Sea due to Beijing’s actions.

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4 d. ago Trump’s defence chief says US, Manila must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to deter China threat

During a visit to the Philippines, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed alliance, deterring Beijing’s ‘aggression’ in the South China Sea.

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5 d. ago Sudan army chief declares capital Khartoum ‘free’ from inside presidential palace

The country’s de facto leader says city has been retaken from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after nearly two years of war.

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5 d. ago Philippines set to host second Typhon missile system, signalling Trump’s defence pledge

The second Typhon unit will allow more Philippine troops to train with the system and enhance the country’s sovereignty, analysts say.

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5 d. ago Philippines cafe staffed by drug war victims marks Duterte’s ICC arrest with hope and tears

The coffee shop, dedicated to victims of the former president’s drug war, described his arrest as ‘the first step’ towards justice.

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6 d. ago Piracy threat prompts dark sail for cruise ship in Philippine waters

For passengers aboard the Queen Anne, their cruise holiday took a dramatic turn as they approached the Philippines.

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