Philippines extradites ex-President Duterte to face ICC trial

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers a message during the proclamation rally for his political party PDP-Laban’s senatorial candidates ahead of the midterm elections, at Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 13, 2025. —… ​Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers a message during the proclamation rally … Read more

US, Ukraine reach ceasefire deal, await Russia’s response

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov pose for a picture after their meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 11,… ​Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Ukrainian … Read more

US, Ukraine hold Jeddah talks after major drone attack on Russia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak hold a meeting in the presence of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Advisor Mosaad bin… ​US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US National Security Advisor Mike … Read more

Ukraine strikes Moscow in biggest drone attack on Russian capital

A residential house ablaze after recent Ukraine’s drone attack, according to the local authorities, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the Moscow region, is seen in this image released March 11, 2025. — ReutersAt least 91 drones have been downed around Moscow.Attack in… ​A residential house ablaze after recent Ukraine’s drone attack, according to … Read more

Pope Francis’s health turnaround raises hopes for early discharge from hospital

Pope Francis looks on during an exclusive interview with Reuters, at the Vatican, July 2, 2022. — Reuters VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Monday expressed optimism over Pope Francis’s improving health, raising hopes for his early discharge from hospital, as the 88-year-old… ​Pope Francis looks on during an exclusive interview with Reuters, at the Vatican, … Read more

83% of USAID programs to be scrapped: Rubio

An American flag and USAID flag fly outside the USAID building in Washington, DS, US, February 1, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the United States was cancelling 83% of programs at USAID, as the Trump administration guts spending not… ​An American flag and USAID flag fly outside the … Read more

Zelenskiy lands in Saudi Arabia as US voices high hopes for Ukraine talks

Deputy Governor of the Holy City of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during his visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 2025. — ReutersUkraine’s Zelenskiy to meet Saudi crown prince.US envoy eyes framework for peace and… ​Deputy Governor of the Holy City of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal … Read more