The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber in The Hague has rejected former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for provisional release, citing concerns that he could flee justice or interfere with trial proceedings. The decision comes amid ongoing proceedings against Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity committed during his tenure as president and former mayor

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Ukraine is facing simultaneous military and diplomatic pressure as Russian forces intensify their offensive on the eastern city of Pokrovsk, while Kyiv contends with a Russian-backed peace proposal from the US administration of Donald Trump. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the current situation as “one of the hardest moments in our history,” reflecting both the military

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Tunisia is facing renewed international scrutiny after a court sentenced dozens of political, business, and media figures to long prison terms on charges of “conspiracy against state security” and “belonging to a terrorist group,” according to local media. The move has been widely condemned by rights groups and European lawmakers, who view the trial as

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India is gearing up for a major sporting showcase with the announcement that Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking a critical step in the nation’s broader ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Officials hope the centenary edition of the Games will not only highlight India’s sporting prowess but also overcome the challenges

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Pope Leo XIV made history during his first overseas trip as the leader of the Catholic Church by visiting Turkiye, a predominantly Muslim country with deep historical ties to Christianity. The American pontiff joined Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople for a landmark ecumenical prayer service, marking the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea,

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Severe floods and landslides have claimed at least 174 lives in Indonesia this week, with 79 people still missing and thousands displaced, authorities said. The disaster follows heavy monsoon rains and tropical storms that have battered Sumatra and other parts of the region. Indonesia Hit Hard The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported: Many areas

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned amid an ongoing anticorruption investigation that has shaken Kyiv and raised concerns among Ukraine’s allies. The resignation comes hours after investigators searched Yermak’s apartment. Anticorruption Investigation and Searches The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office confirmed

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Sudan faces growing instability as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) push into Kordofan, building on their recent victory in el-Fasher, Darfur. Analysts warn that the offensive could deepen ethnic divides, territorial fragmentation, and humanitarian crises, putting the country at risk of de facto partition. RSF Momentum After Darfur Victory The RSF, a paramilitary force accused

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A man accused of shooting two US National Guard members in Washington, DC, has been formally charged with first-degree murder after one of the victims, Sarah Beckstrom, succumbed to her injuries, authorities confirmed Friday. The updated charges were announced by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro. The Washington, DC Shooting Incident The attack occurred just blocks from

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Human rights organizations and United Nations officials have condemned the killing of two Palestinian men by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank this week, describing the incident as part of a systematic policy of extrajudicial executions. Footage from the northern West Bank city of Jenin captured Israeli soldiers shooting the men at close range

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