[2026-04-25 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Israel-Hezbollah attacks may violate international law, UN warns | The National

Snippet: The United Nations human rights office on Friday said it had identified patterns of strikes on civilians and residential areas in Lebanon and Israel that could constitute serious breaches of international humanitarian law

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/24/israel-hezbollah-attacks-may-violate-international-law-un-warns/

[2026-04-25 02:29 UTC+10:00] [EU-US military ties] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU works to clarify common defense pact without treading on NATO

Snippet: NICOSIA — EU leaders were pressed by Cyprus this week to clarify how the bloc's little-used mutual defense clause is supposed to work, aiming to better protect member countries while not undermining NATO.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-clarify-common-defense-pact-nato/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-25 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: New head of UN peacekeeping force in DR Congo visits rebel-held Goma

Snippet: The newly appointed head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO, arrived in the rebel-held city of Goma on Friday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/24/new-head-of-un-peacekeeping-force-in-dr-congo-visits-rebel-held-goma/

[2026-04-25 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Environmental law education in PH

Snippet: FIFTY-THREE years after the first United Nations International Conference on the Environment was held in Stockholm in 1972, the world experienced the steady emergence and growth of environmental law as a new field of law to deal with environmental problems on a national and global scale.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/opinion/editorial/environmental-law-education-in-ph/2328217

[2026-04-25 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Environmental law education in PH

Snippet: FIFTY-THREE years after the first United Nations International Conference on the Environment was held in Stockholm in 1972, the world experienced the steady emergence and growth of environmental law as a new field of law to deal with environmental problems on a national and global scale.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/opinion/columns/environmental-law-education-in-ph/2328217

[2026-04-25 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How the Rodrigo Duterte case became the ICC’s institutional survival strategy

Snippet: BY any measure, the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected the jurisdiction challenge, despite the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC in 2018. The court ruled that it still has jurisdiction because crimes occurred while the Philippines was a member, a critical legal precedent. Confirming charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is historic.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/25/opinion/columns/how-the-rodrigo-duterte-case-became-the-iccs-institutional-survival-strategy/2328208

[2026-04-25 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US considers suspending Spain from NATO – Reuters

Snippet: The US is allegedly weighing unprecedented measures to punish NATO members it believes failed to support its war against Iran, Reuters reported on Friday, citing an internal Pentagon email. The options are said to include the possible suspension of Spain from the bloc, according to the outlet.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639028-us-spain-nato-suspension/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-25 00:21 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ICC: Fake ‘nanlaban’ evidence push Duterte’s trial | 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-24-2026/

[2026-04-25 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Leaked Pentagon email shows US wants to punish NATO allies over Iran war

Snippet: Falkland islanders voted almost unanimously to stay under British rule in a 2013 referendum. (Reuters: Marcos Brindicci)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-25/nato-falklands-spain/106604984

[2026-04-24 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Venice Biennale Jury Excludes Russia and Israel From Awards Considerations

Snippet: Jurors at the Venice Biennale have disqualified Russian and Israeli artists from consideration for the prestigious Golden and Silver Lion awards this year, citing International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for the leaders of both countries.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/24/venice-biennale-jury-excludes-russia-and-israel-from-awards-considerations-a92599

[2026-04-24 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Haitian PM says gang suppression force is making an impact in Port-Au-Prince

Snippet: Just three weeks after a United Nations-backed gang suppression force arrived in Haiti, the country’s prime minister has told the Security Council that the situation has improved in the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/24/haitian-pm-says-gang-suppression-force-is-making-an-impact-in-port-au-prince/

[2026-04-24 23:13 UTC+10:00] [Nato] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: EU leaders agree blueprint for mutual assistance pact amid Trump’s criticism of ‘very disappointing Nato’

Snippet: Members will plan how to come to each other’s aid in the event of an attack as Nato faces worst crisis in its history

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/24/europe-defence-nato-us-donald-trump

[2026-04-24 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US mulls expelling Spain from Nato for failing to back war on Iran

Snippet: The US has threatened to "punish" its Nato allies for their lack of support in the war on Iran, including ejecting Spain from the alliance.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-threatens-punish-nato-allies-failing-back-us-over-iran

[2026-04-24 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US considers suspending Spain from NATO, reported internal email suggests

Snippet: An email has circulated within the United States Defense Department laying out potential measures the US could take against NATO allies it believes have not sufficiently supported its war on Iran, such as Spain and the United Kingdom, according to a US official quoted by the Reuters news agency.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/24/us-weighs-retaliation-against-nato-allies-over-iran-war-divisions-reuters

[2026-04-24 20:58 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/interview-duterte-upcoming-icc-trial-meaning-victims/

[2026-04-24 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: PM stresses Spain is 'reliable' Nato member after US expulsion threat

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday stressed his country was a "reliable member" of Nato, after a report the United States was considering possibly trying to expel Spain over its refusal to support operations in the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260424/pm-stresses-spain-is-reliable-nato-member-after-us-expulsion-threat

[2026-04-24 20:41 UTC+10:00] [EU-US military ties] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Former NATO envoy warns of ‘huge folly’ in criticizing Trump on Iran

Snippet: The former U.S. ambassador to NATO is urging British and European politicians not to alienate Donald Trump by criticizing his administration’s handling of the Iran war and its fallout.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/former-envoy-nato-kurt-volker-warns-huge-folly-criticizing-donald-trump/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-24 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Philippines' ex-president Duterte to face ICC trial for crimes against humanity

Snippet: Former Philippines' president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the International Criminal Court after judges on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his so-called "war on drugs."

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/24/philippines-ex-president-duterte-to-face-icc-trial-for-crimes-against-humanity/

[2026-04-24 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Nato says US cannot suspend Spain from alliance, after reported Pentagon email

Snippet: Nato says there is no provision for member states to be suspended or expelled from the military alliance after a report said the US could seek to suspend Spain over its Iran war stance.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz78x703lrvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-24 20:02 UTC+10:00] [Air defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Sánchez dismisses US notion of suspending Spain from NATO

Snippet: NICOSIA — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday downplayed a leaked Pentagon email suggesting Spain could be penalized for not supporting the war in Iran by having its NATO membership suspended.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/pedro-sanchez-donald-trump-nato-spain-nato-membership/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-24 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Spain's leader sidesteps NATO dispute over reported Pentagon email

Snippet: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives for the EU Summit in Nicosia, Cyprus, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-nato-spain-iran-war-suspend-punish-415da08554d8e882bdf8851229d5d1ce

[2026-04-24 19:28 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Global hunger hits most severe level in years as aid funding collapses, UN warns

Snippet: The number of people in the most catastrophic stages of acute hunger has skyrocketed since 2016, even as the money to address it has shrunk, according to a major United Nations report released Friday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/global-hunger-hits-severe-level-aid-funding-collapses-un-warns/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-24 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, warns EU must be 'real alliance' - FT

Snippet: Europe's "biggest, most important question" is whether the United States is ready to be a loyal NATO partner in case of a Russian attack, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told the Financial Times.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-894061

[2026-04-24 18:19 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ASEAN chair PH urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/asean-chair-urges-myanmar-free-more-prisoners-aung-san-suu-kyi/

[2026-04-24 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift: report

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://nypost.com/2026/04/24/us-news/pentagon-email-floats-suspending-spain-from-nato-other-steps-over-iran-rift/

[2026-04-24 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch : Court may have overstepped legal bounds in jurisdiction case – ICC judge

Snippet: This is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/24/videos/watch-court-may-have-overstepped-legal-bounds-in-jurisdiction-case-icc-judge/2327842

[2026-04-24 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [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?utm_source=rss_feed

[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