[2026-04-24 17:59 UTC+10:00] [Cebu] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines pushes for South China Sea code by year end: ‘we owe it to the world’

Snippet: Talks between Asean and China to agree on setting rules for maritime behaviour and crisis management under the code have stalled

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3351289/philippines-pushes-south-china-sea-code-year-end-we-owe-it-world

[2026-04-24 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, 'punishing' other allies over Iran war conduct

Snippet: An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support US operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the US position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands, a US official told Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-894058

[2026-04-24 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why US interception of Iran tankers in Asian waters pose new risk to Asean neutrality

Snippet: The bigger risk is not of the Iran war spilling into their waters, but the strain of operating in more contested sea lanes, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351281/why-us-interception-iran-tankers-asian-waters-pose-new-risk-asean-neutrality?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-24 17:10 UTC+10:00] [United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why US interception of Iran tankers in Asian waters pose new risk to Asean neutrality

Snippet: The bigger risk is not of the Iran war spilling into their waters, but the strain of operating in more contested sea lanes, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351281/why-us-interception-iran-tankers-asian-waters-pose-new-risk-asean-neutrality

[2026-04-24 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO: Report

Snippet: An internal Pentagon email has provided options for the US to punish NATO allies it believes failed ​to support Washington operations carried out in Iran, Reuters reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pentagon-email-floats-suspending-spain-nato-report

[2026-04-24 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: 20,000 teddy bears in Washington highlight abducted Ukrainian children

Snippet: Organised by Razom for Ukraine and the American Coalition for Ukraine, a display on the National Mall near Capitol Hill featured 20,000 stuffed teddy bears attached to a fence to represent Ukrainian children deported or forcibly transferred to Russia since the 2022 invasion. The installation highlights the scale of the issue, with Ukrainian authorities and estimates verified by the United Nations putting the number of affected minors at more than 19,000, and calls for stronger international action, including sanctions and

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/24/20000-teddy-bears-in-washington-highlight-abducted-ukrainian-children/

[2026-04-24 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: NATO and Russian pilots size each other up in Baltic skies

Snippet: French air force crews and their Rafale fighter jets are starting a 4-month mission in Lithuania for NATO, helping to police the military alliance’s skies. The air crews have already been busy, scrambled multiple times by NATO commanders to intercept Russian bombers, fighters and other planes that neared the alliance’s airspace.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/france-nato-russia-baltic-rafale-romania-5e60f8bb039282aa97fb076cbf1ca073

[2026-04-24 15:55 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler Talk: What Duterte’s upcoming ICC trial means for the victims

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is going to trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his crimes against humanity case.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/rappler-talk/interview-duterte-upcoming-icc-trial-meaning-victims/

[2026-04-24 12:04 UTC+10:00] [EU Confidential] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Don’t aggravate Trump on Iran: Veteran US ambassador to NATO’s friendly advice to European leaders

Snippet: Stories driving the day in Brussels and beyond.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/brussels-playbook-podcast/dont-aggravate-trump-on-iran-veteran-us-ambassador-to-natos-friendly-advice-to-european-leaders/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-24 10:05 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: In going to trial, ICC notes evidence of fake ‘nanlaban,’ ‘ghost’ DDS workers

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/icc-rodrigo-duterte-trial-evidence-fake-nanlaban-ghost-dds-workers/

[2026-04-24 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Europeans to 'revive' mutual assistance pact amid Nato doubts | The National

Snippet: European leaders meeting on Thursday in Cyprus said there was a need to clarify mutual assistance amid doubts over US President Donald Trump's commitment to Nato.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/23/europeans-to-revive-mutual-assistance-pact-amid-nato-doubts/

[2026-04-24 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UN 'working on' keeping presence in Lebanon in 2027

Snippet: GENEVA, Switzerland — The United Nations said Thursday it was "working on" maintaining a presence in Lebanon once the mandate for its UNIFIL peacekeeping force expires at the end of the year.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/world/un-working-on-keeping-presence-in-lebanon-in-2027/2327493

[2026-04-24 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns

Snippet: The Iran war will push more than 30 million people back into poverty, with the knock-on effects of the conflict likely to increase food insecurity in the coming months, the United Nations has warned.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/23/us-israeli-war-on-iran-will-push-30-million-back-into-poverty-un-warns

[2026-04-24 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: ICC rules that former Philippine president Duterte must stand trial for murder

Snippet: Judges at the International Criminal Court confirmed murder charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as crimes against humanity on Thursday, paving the way for a trial.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893989

[2026-04-24 00:41 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ICC confirms all charges vs Duterte | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-23-2026/

[2026-04-23 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: UN warns Libya at 'critical' crossroads amid deepening divisions

Snippet: The United Nations says Libya is at a “critical” crossroads, facing deep political fragmentation, a distorted economy, and delayed elections that threaten the country’s stability.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/23/un-warns-libya-at-critical-crossroads-amid-deepening-divisions/

[2026-04-23 23:25 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: ICC confirms all charges as Duterte goes on drug war trial

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/icc-confirms-all-charges-as-duterte-goes-on-drug-war-trial/

[2026-04-23 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Imee Marcos slams ICC decision to commit former president Rodrigo Duterte to trial

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos criticized the decision of the International Criminal Court to confirm charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte and commit him to trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/news/imee-marcos-slams-icc-decision-to-commit-former-president-rodrigo-duterte-to-trial/2327166

[2026-04-23 22:07 UTC+10:00] [Rodrigo Duterte] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity

Snippet: ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousands

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/23/philippines-ex-president-rodrigo-duterte-trial-charges-crimes-against-humanity

[2026-04-23 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte

Snippet: Judges ⁠at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against ⁠humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/23/icc-confirms-crimes-against-humanity-trial-of-ex-philippine-leader-duterte

[2026-04-23 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos still not inclined to rejoin ICC — Palace

Snippet: The Philippines will not rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC) as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s stance on the matter remains unchanged, Malacañang said on April 23, 2026. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the statement after the ICC Appeals Chamber upheld its jurisdiction over former president Rodrigo Duterte. The Palace official also maintained that the Philippine government's actions were independent of the ICC ruling.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/videos/watch-marcos-still-not-inclined-to-rejoin-icc-palace/2326986

[2026-04-23 21:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ‘Sana mabulok siya sa kulungan’: Families of slain children welcome Duterte ICC trial

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/families-drug-war-victims-welcome-duterte-trial-icc/

[2026-04-23 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: White House Working On NATO 'Naughty & Nice' List Based On Iran War Support

Snippet: US officials are drafting what diplomats provocatively describe as a "naughty and nice" list ranking NATO allies based on their support for the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/white-house-working-nato-naught-nice-list-based-iran-war-support

[2026-04-23 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ICC commits Philippines ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte to trial

Snippet: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, on March 14, 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/society/crime/icc-commits-philippines-ex-leader-rodrigo-duterte-to-trial

[2026-04-23 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: ICC confirms crimes against humanity charges against Duterte

Snippet: The International Criminal Court, or ICC, confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former President Rodrigo Duterte. The court finds substantial grounds to believe he orchestrated an anti-drugs campaign that allegedly killed thousands of civilians. It ruled that Duterte bears individual criminal responsibility for murders and attempted murders allegedly committed between November 2011 and March 2019.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/videos/breaking-icc-confirms-crimes-against-humanity-charges-against-duterte/2326909

[2026-04-23 20:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler Investigates] Duterte isn’t coming home

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/investigates-rodrigo-duterte-not-coming-home-icc-decision-jurisdiction/

[2026-04-23 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges

Snippet: THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/icc-duterte-charges-crimes-against-humanity-93cad439fa2ff7f773ce0f890a473350

[2026-04-23 19:01 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Duterte is going to trial, ICC confirms all charges

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/icc-appeals-chamber-confirms-duterte-charges-april-2026/

[2026-04-23 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall urges peace and diplomacy at UN audition

Snippet: Senegal's former president Macky Sall urged peace and diplomacy during his audition to take over as United Nations Secretary-General.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/23/senegals-ex-president-macky-sall-urges-peace-and-diplomacy-at-un-audition/

[2026-04-23 16:16 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ICC’s decision on Duterte impacts the world; victims find ‘great hope’

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/icc-jurisdiction-decision-duterte-impact-world-victims-hope/

[2026-04-23 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 'All systems go' for Asean Summit, Palace says

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Thursday maintained it was “all systems go” for the staging of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and related Summits this year despite the crisis the nation is facing.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/23/news/all-systems-go-for-asean-summit-palace-says/2326751

[2026-04-23 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Newly Elected Hungarian PM Vows To Arrest Netanyahu If He Enters Country

Snippet: Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, stated on April earlier this week that his government will arrest Israeli Prime Minister and 'wanted war criminal' Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits, as Budapest reconsiders the previous government's plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/newly-elected-hungarian-pm-vows-arrest-netanyahu-if-he-enters-country

[2026-04-23 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ASEAN inflation: Vietnam and Philippines hit hardest by Iran war

Snippet: A motorist fills up in Bangkok on April 2: Transportation costs are rising in Southeast Asia as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up fuel prices. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/inflation/asean-inflation-vietnam-and-philippines-hit-hardest-by-iran-war

[2026-04-23 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How the EU will test rules requiring members to assist each other during crises

Snippet: The gate of the U.K.'s RAF Akrotiri air base at sunset after it was struck by a drone earlier in the morning near Limassol, Cyprus, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eu-security-article-42-7-nato-trump-d8f2d19238a69903fdf2173ead1c4027

[2026-04-23 14:47 UTC+10:00] [United Nations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UN leadership race takes centre stage with first round of interviews

Snippet: Contenders strike sombre tones during interviews as the next leader faces a huge task to revitalise an organisation in crisis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3351089/un-leadership-race-takes-centre-stage-first-round-interviews

[2026-04-23 13:59 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: It’s final: ICC has jurisdiction over Duterte’s crimes against humanity case

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – For the third and final time, the International Criminal Court (ICC) affirms that it has jurisdiction over former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s case of crimes against humanity, despite the Philippines’ eventual withdrawal from the Rome Statute.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/relevance-icc-decision-jurisdiction-duterte-crimes-against-humanity-case/

[2026-04-23 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: RT News

Title: Daddy Trump creates NATO ‘naughty’ list – Politico

Snippet: The White House has reportedly drawn up a NATO “naughty and nice” list, sorting member states into tiers as it considers how to reward countries that backed the US war against Iran and punish those that did not.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638949-trump-nato-naughty-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-23 09:40 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Duterte critics, supporters vow to press on after ICC ruling

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/duterte-critics-supporters-vow-press-on-after-icc-ruling/

[2026-04-23 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: ICC claims jurisdiction over case in non-member country

Snippet: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has refused to release former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, ruling that it has jurisdiction over his case despite his country’s withdrawal from the tribunal. The 81‑year‑old will remain in custody in The Hague.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638937-icc-denies-duterte-release/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-23 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Defence policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Britain’s military dependence on US ‘no longer tenable’, says former Nato chief

Snippet: George Robertson says diplomatic tone from White House is at ‘historic low’ and two allies are likely to keep diverging

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/22/britain-military-dependence-on-us-no-longer-tenable-lord-robertson

[2026-04-23 00:19 UTC+10:00] [United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah

Snippet: Anicet Girardin is the third French soldier to die since the start of the fighting in the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3351049/second-french-peacekeeper-dies-after-ambush-blamed-hezbollah

[2026-04-23 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Imee Marcos rejects ICC jurisdiction over former president Rodrigo Duterte

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos expressed disappointed with the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) asserting jurisdiction over the case of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/news/imee-marcos-rejects-icc-jurisdiction-over-former-president-rodrigo-duterte/2326289

[2026-04-23 00:06 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ICC upholds jurisdiction over Duterte case | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-22-2026/

[2026-04-22 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Groups welcome ICC ruling

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino groups calling for accountability over the victims of the drug war of former president Rodrigo Duterte welcomed the ruling of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber rejecting all four appeals filed by the defense team.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/news/groups-welcome-icc-ruling/2326154

[2026-04-22 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Nearly 8,000 migrants dead or missing in 2025

Snippet: Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, according to the United Nations, a stark reminder that for many, the journey in search of safety or opportunity remains deadly.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/22/nearly-8000-migrants-dead-or-missing-in-2025/

[2026-04-22 21:46 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler Recap: Duterte loses appeal as ICC chamber upholds jurisdiction

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/recap-video-icc-appeals-chamber-decision-upholds-jurisdiction-duterte-case/

[2026-04-22 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ICC upholds its jurisdiction over ex-Philippine President Duterte

Snippet: The International Criminal Court has confirmed that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte can be tried under its jurisdiction for killings he allegedly mandated before the Philippines withdrew in 2019 from the court's founding Rome Statute. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/society/crime/icc-upholds-its-jurisdiction-over-ex-philippine-president-duterte

[2026-04-22 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: ICC rejects Duterte appeal over court’s jurisdiction

Snippet: The International Criminal Court or ICC has ruled it has jurisdiction over the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte’s lawyers had argued that the court no longer has authority after the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute in 2019. However, the ICC ruled that there was no legal error in the Pre-Trial Chamber One’s interpretation of provisions governing a state’s withdrawal from the treaty.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/videos/breaking-icc-rejects-duterte-appeal-over-courts-jurisdiction/2325880

[2026-04-22 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte

Snippet: Rodrigo Duterte was not present for the court hearing, with his defence saying he was not mentally fit. (AP: Bullit Marquez)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/philippines-rodrigo-duterte-appeal-quashed-by-icc/106594932

[2026-04-22 19:47 UTC+10:00] [Baltics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump weighs consequences for NATO allies on ‘naughty’ list

Snippet: The effort is the latest sign President Donald Trump plans to make good on his threats against members not deemed “model allies."

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/22/trump-nato-allies-consequences-list-00883619?utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication