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Rodrigo Duterte: Whats at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president?
The campaign, which Duterte waged as a city mayor and then throughout his six-year presidency, saw the extrajudicial killings of tens of thousands of alleged dealers, users and others, human rights groups say. ICC prosecutors allege he was involved in at least 76 murders and have charged him with three counts of crimes against humanity.
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Russia to Supply Iran With 2,500 Missiles and 500 Portable Launch Units in Secret €500 Million Arms Deal
London / Moscow, February 23, 2026Iran and Russia have concluded a secret arms agreement worth approximately €500 million (US$589 million), under which Moscow will supply Tehran with thousands of advanced shoulder-fired air defence missiles, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing leaked Russian documents and multiple sources familiar with the deal.The agreement, signed in Moscow…
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Afghan Taliban’s Support for Terrorists Exposed: Media Access to Pakistani Strike-Affected Areas Blocked
Islamabad, February 23, 2026 – In a significant development highlighting the Afghan Taliban’s alleged backing of terrorist groups, Pakistani security forces have reportedly conducted targeted operations across the border, exposing what officials describe as safe havens for militants. However, Afghan authorities have imposed strict media restrictions, preventing access to most of the impacted sites.According to…
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“Taking Back a Gift Given to Wife Is Like Spitting and Licking It Back” — Justice Mohsin
Islamabad, February 23, 2026In a remarkable set of remarks during court proceedings, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Superior Court delivered a stinging rebuke to a petitioner attempting to reclaim gifts given to his wife, stating that such an act was akin to “spitting and then licking it back.”The case involved a husband who had…
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Bangladesh Army Undergoes Major Reshuffle Days After New Government Takes Office
The Bangladesh Army has carried out a sweeping reshuffle of its top brass, with Army Headquarters issuing formal directives on Sunday — just days after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government assumed power on February 17.Lieutenant General Muhammad Mainur Rahman, previously the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army Training and Doctrine Command (ARTDOC), has been…
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Rob Jetten Sworn In as Netherlands’ Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister
The Hague, February 23, 2026Rob Jetten was formally sworn in as Prime Minister of the Netherlands today, making history as the country’s youngest-ever head of government at just 38 years of age. He is also the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister — a milestone in a nation long known for its progressive values.King Willem-Alexander…
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Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow
Footage shows snow covering parts of the US as an intense winter storm hits multiple US states including Connecticut and New Jersey. A full travel ban has been in place in New York City from 21:00 local time (02:00 GMT) on Sunday to 12:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Monday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said schools…
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US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Pentagon Briefs Trump on Military Options Including Strike on Khamenei
Washington — The United States is on the brink of a critical decision that could reshape the Middle East, as the Pentagon has presented President Donald Trump with a wide-ranging set of military options against Iran, including plans to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba Khamenei, according to reports by Axios,…
