The Philippine house of representatives voted to impeach vice president Sara Duterte on Wednesday, accusing her of constitutional violations, graft, corruption, and plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos. The impeachment paves the way for a senate trial, where two-thirds of the 24 senators must vote for her removal. Duterte's impeachment follows allegations of misuse of public funds and a deteriorating relationship with Marcos. The case has sparked political debates, with the Senate trial seen as a potential opportunity for politicians ahead of the 2028 presidential race.
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Pakistan detained a leading female Baloch rights activist on Saturday for holding a sit-in in southwestern Balochistan at which three protesters were also killed, police said. The protesters had been holding a sit-in on Friday outside the University of Balochistan, demanding the release of members of their support group, whom they allege had been detained by security agencies.
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