MANILA – The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague said Friday ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte’s “confirmation of charges” hearing would proceed even after the former president rejected its jurisdiction over him. Duterte, 80, last week told the court he was
Albanese said he had a good relationship with King Charles, who he said loved Australia.
He said North Korea had overcome its "worst difficulties" in the last five years, and was now entering a new stage of "optimism and confidence in the future".
Feb 20 - Britain's foreign minister Yvette Cooper will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, after President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of London for ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, which is home to a U.S.-UK air base.
The gold bars weighed a total of 21kg.
The Philippine foreign ministry says it will uphold "effective and principled diplomacy" in advancing the country's interests amid recent ill-tempered exchanges between government officials and the Chinese embassy in Manila.
The abandoned macaque became an internet sensation after footage of him clinging forlornly to zookeepers and dragging around a stuffed orangutan toy was widely shared on X.
The world’s deepest lake, located north of Mongolia, is a popular destination for tourists.
MOSCOW, Feb 20 - Seven Chinese tourists and a bus driver are feared dead after a tourist bus driving across a frozen stretch of Lake Baikal in Russia's Siberia plunged into the water when the ice broke beneath it, local governor, Igor Kobzev, said on Friday via his channel in
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in her inaugural address to parliament on Friday that Japan aims to resolve the territorial issue and conclude a peace treaty.
AMSTERDAM, Feb 20 - Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will not be present at pre-trial hearings in his case of alleged crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court next week, the court said on Friday.
Two Singaporean founders share tips from their US start-up journeys
BANGKOK, Feb 20 - Quentin Griffiths, who co-founded British fast-fashion retailer ASOS, has died after a fall from a balcony in Thailand, Thai police said on Friday.
Initial investigations suggest suicide and no indications of foul play.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent remarks before the Senate Banking Committee have quickly entered the global financial conversation. Asked whether China might be developing digital assets backed by gold rather than the renminbi, Bessent said he “would not be
In a statement released by his lawyers, Yoon said that while he was sorry for the "frustration and hardship" brought upon the people by his martial law decree, he stood behind the "sincerity and purpose" behind his actions.
ICC prosecutors have charged Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity.
Thai police said Quentin Griffiths had been involved in two ongoing court cases that might have caused him stress.
As the International Monetary Fund takes China to task, the world’s “lender of last resort” is grappling with a new legitimacy crisis. It used to be a one-size-fits-all response to financial crackups that earned the IMF global ire. From the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis to the
The announcement came just days before Feb 22’s poll, in which all 243 candidates contesting.
A Seoul court that sentenced Yoon to life behind bars said the former president damaged South Korea’s democracy, but analysts say the landmark ruling proves the nation’s institutions are resilient, even as political divisions persist.
The party suffered a setback during elections in 2025.
Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Takaichi’s mandate to be put to the test by WashingtonScott Foster reports that despite a commanding domestic mandate, Takaichi faces mounting pressure from Washington
The UN chief called for governance of AI that is led by science.
Lower-income workers and those used to taking the bus or riding motorcycles to Singapore may find it costly.
Daytime highs in Seoul are forecast to fall to around 10 deg C on Feb 22 and further to about 3 deg C on Feb 23.
Investors pushed up shares in robotics firms even as the broader market sagged.
The country's acceptance of the deputy commander role signals ambition but also gives it greater exposure.
Indian AI startups unveiled homegrown models at the AI Impact Summit, signalling global ambitions, though analysts say a China-style “DeepSeek moment” may still be some way off.
Mr Arnon Nampa was a prominent figure during youth-led democracy movement protests in 2020.
Jakarta’s pledge to buy more US fuel is significant for Singapore, Indonesia’s largest refined petroleum supplier.
"China is intensifying its attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion in the East China Sea and the South China Sea," says Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
This underlines her administration’s commitment to revitalising the economy.
Her four-month tenure has been marked by a diplomatic dispute with China.
TOKYO, Feb 20 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of growing Chinese \"coercion\" in her first post-election speech to parliament on Thursday, and pledged to overhaul defence strategy, ease curbs on military exports and strengthen critical supply chains.
US purchase of goods from China plunged 44 per cent in December from 2024.
Yoon Suk Yeol is facing a life sentence after a court found him guilty of insurrection.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously said that the country’s military will be deployed strictly for humanitarian purposes and not combat operations.
China’s accelerating nuclear submarine buildup is no longer just a shipyard story, but a strategic test of whether faster production can be converted into real leverage against US sea power in the Pacific. This month, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
US fighter jets reportedly left an airbase in Pyeongtaek for drills above international waters on Feb 18.
The number of cases in Riau in 2026 has already surpassed the total number of cases in 2025.
For decades, globalization was widely accepted as an almost inevitable trajectory. The more open an economy, the prevailing logic held, the greater its prospects for growth. Frictionless ports, low tariffs, investment deregulation, and unrestricted capital flows were treated as
The deal takes effect 90 days after both sides complete the related legal procedures, but changes could still occur if both sides agree, said Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.
On Friday (Feb 20) morning, Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng and his lawyer wife, Sabrina Ahmed, jointly announced that they are expecting their first child.
Osaka's mayor says he is 'lost for words' and that he has 'nothing but appreciation' for the gesture.
The minimum age policy is expected to take effect in March.
A video released by police showed festive lion dancers approaching the suspect before an officer suddenly emerged from the head of the costume and pinned him to the ground.
