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China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun will skip this week’s meeting of Southeast Asian defence chiefs and their dialogue partners in Cebu, with Beijing instead sending its defence attache in the Philippines. Dong has attended the Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) for the past two years. This year’s ADMM …
A 50-million-peso (US$780,000) bounty for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Philippine senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has raised questions over the Marcos administration’s ability to enforce the law against high-profile political figures, with analysts warning the move risks making Manila appear weak an…
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold their first bilateral talks in the Philippines this week ahead of a ministerial meeting led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday. Kang and Hegseth are expected to meet one-…
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul and U.S. Defense Secr...
MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to require two prosecution witnesses to testify in person so his defense team can cross-examine them on allegations central to the crimes against humanity case against him.
Watch : Duterte asks ICC to allow cross-examination of 2 witnesses
UN chief warns of a growing threat of ethnic cleansing in West Bank United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres said on Monday that he is "deeply alarmed" over Israeli settler expansion and ongoing violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. He warned about the risk of ethnic cleansing, saying "We…
United Nations experts have released a statement calling on the Australian parliament to progress reforms for women and children in custody after legislation on shackling and strip-searching was blocked.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said his ministry had yet to confirm if the Chinese defense chief would even attend the summit.
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SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul and U.S. Defense Secr...
MANILA, Philippines — Gabriela Women’s Party questioned why the Marcos administration was rolling out the red carpet for United States President Donald Trump during the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, citing the reported flight cancellations and road disruptions Filipinos would face d…
Romanian President Nicusor Dan alleged that Russia had significantly escalated attacks on NATO's eastern flank this month.
The ICC is becoming a European court as EU lawmakers reaffirm their support despite growing US pressure, George Szamuely has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
Two North Korean oil tankers sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council have been repeatedly spotted off China’s coast, according to the public record by vessel-tracking Marine Traffic website, raising concerns that they may be circumventing sanctions while continuing to operate at sea.
Exclusive: UK leans towards backing UAE's Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general The United Kingdom is leaning towards backing Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh as secretary-general of the United Nations, Middle East Eye can reveal. Nusseibeh's candidacy has drawn controversy over the United Arab Emirates' role in Su…
The Jerusalem Post understands from officials familiar with the case that a local Italian prosecutor is leading the prosecution and is not coordinating with the Italian federal government.
PRIVATE sector participation will become increasingly crucial to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) development because it has the expertise and resources to turn opportunity into jobs, supply chains, technology and broader markets for local enterprises.
SEOUL — North Korea has sent a letter to the United Nations Security Council accusing Seoul of fabricating a landmine explosion that injured three South Korean soldiers, its state media reported Monday.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to the Philippines this week to meet regional allies, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. The visit comes amid a push by Washington to tighten security ties in the Indo-Pacific ahead of an expected meeting between the US and Chinese presidents in southern China. Hegseth, a…
LAPU-LAPU CITY – Lapu-Lapu City is tightening security, rerouting trucks and shifting selected schools to asynchronous classes as it hosts major regional defense meetings from Oct. 26 to 30.
The Chinese embassy in Manila has not made any statement confirming Marcos and Pangilinan’s collusion for Duterte’s arrest; the ICC repeatedly asserted that the court is a judicial institution, operating independently and impartially
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday said that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa may be safer staying in the Philippines than fleeing abroad, where he could face a greater risk of arrest under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant.
Tokyo backs ICC but stops short of accepting expanded jurisdiction over war
Lana Nusseibeh has Palestine’s endorsement but faces criticism over UAE’s record on human rights and SudanAn Emirati diplomat who as UAE ambassador to the UN helped secure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza has entered the race as a late contender to succeed António Guterres as the world body’s secretary gener…
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has assured extensive safety and coordination measures for the safety of Southeast Asia’s defense officials who are set to converge in Cebu for the Asean Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) 2026 from Oct. 28 to 31.
A Brit who declared himself president of his own country after claiming land in the Balkans has now received an award - from the United Nations.
Crimea strikes cause water and power cuts; war game designed to show how Nato countries could be defended amid fears of Russian aggression. What we know on day 1,705A Ukrainian attack led to water and power cuts in occupied Crimea on Saturday, as a barrage of drones in several regions inside Russia left several dead…
PROSECUTORS at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have asked judges to admit the prior recorded testimony and written expert report of four witnesses in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying the move would shorten court proceedings while preserving the defense’s opportunity to question them.
The Philippines’ role as 2026 chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is creating opportunities for Manila to attract more international meetings and conferences, as event organizers increasingly seek destinations that combine business facilities, competitive costs and authentic local experiences…
LAPU-LAPU CITY — At least 3,670 security and medical personnel are securing Lapu-Lapu City as the Philippines prepares to host regional defense meetings involving Asean member states from Oct. 26 to 30.
Nazhat Shameem Khan claims some staff are facing ‘banking difficulties’ but their work is unaffectedThe deputy prosecutor of the international criminal court has said new US sanctions are beginning to take effect on its staff but insisted they have not hindered the court’s work.The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio…
A senior United Nations official expressed gratitude to South Korea Friday for donating eight military helicopters to Kenya to support UN peacekeeping operations. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN under-secretary-general for peace operations, made the remarks in a post on X following a ceremony marking the handover of eight r…
South Africa: Durban mayoral candidate says he would welcome Netanyahu despite ICC warrant Submitted by Azad Essa on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 21:09 Democratic Alliance mayoral candidate Haniff Hoosen says he would welcome the Israeli prime minister to Durban if it benefited residents Haniff Hoosen is the Democratic Allianc…
Time running out for Yemen’s Taiz after 20 days under Houthi siege, UN warns Time is running out to get aid into Taiz, besieged by Houthis who are preventing supplies from reaching Yemen's third-largest city, the United Nations said on Friday. Houthi fighters have encircled Taiz since early October, blocking the roa…
The ICC alleges that Ronald dela Rosa, 64, was an “indirect co-conspirator” of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who was arrested last year and now faces trial for alleged crimes linked to his war on drugs.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- A senior United Nations official expressed grati...
TODAY, Oct. 24, marks the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, an institution born from humanity’s determination to prevent the horrors of war and promote international cooperation. While it may be fairly said that the UN has not achieved many of the ideals and aspirations that gave it life on an …
TOTAL global greenhouse gas emissions climbed by 2.3 percent to hit an all-time high of 57.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) newly released Emissions Gap Report.
Senator Dela Rosa, who has a pending ICC warrant, has been in hiding since May
Palantir’s European chief Louis Mosley has told customers they must accept some dependence on American AI technology Read Full Article at RT.com
Osvaldo Zavala Giler said a "lack of clarity" from Brussels was leaving companies and NGOs in the dark after the White House imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court.
For decades, Southeast Asia has turned great-power rivalry to an economic advantage. By maintaining healthy ties with Washington and Beijing, ASEAN governments attracted investment, expanded trade and preserved room for diplomatic maneuver. The great-power race for artificial-intelligence dominance, however, is chan…
Saudi Arabia postpones two notable forums to 2027 Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics has postponed the United Nations Global Data Forum and the Second Saudi Statistical Forum in its capital of Riyadh to 2027. The two events were scheduled fo 9 to 12 November. The announcement comes amid the escalation d…
UAE nominates diplomat to lead UN amid criticism over Sudan and Israel policy The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday formally nominated Lana Nusseibeh, its former ambassador to the United Nations, to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN secretary-general, adding a new contender to a deadlocked race. Her candidacy has drawn…
The prize comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court.
THE United Nations (UN) on Thursday said it is closely monitoring the “very strong” El Niño’s impact on the country’s food security and other sectors, which is expected to continue affecting multiple regions in 2027.
LAST Monday, the 17th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Biodiversity Convention, or COP17, opened in Armenia’s capital Yerevan, with delegates from about 130 countries exploring ways to arrest habitat loss, save endangered species and preserve the planet’s ecosystems.
Palestinians in Gaza face worsening humanitarian conditions as the United Nations had to slash food assistance due to funding shortages, deepening food insecurity for thousands of families who rely on aid to survive.
ASEAN's consensus-driven approach and a lack of enforcement mechanisms make legal action difficult, experts say.
