Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity linked to his violent anti-drug campaign. Duterte's detention follows years of investigation into extrajudicial killings during his presidency and earlier political roles.
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China is placing Tibetan children in boarding schools to enforce assimilation into the national mainstream, prioritizing Mandarin over Tibetan language and culture. This policy, endorsed by President Xi Jinping, is facing criticism for erasing Tibetan identity and causing psychological harm. Parents have limited choice, as village and private Tibetan schools are being shut down.
Following President Trump's stringent education policies, including visa revocations and funding cuts, Canadian universities are experiencing a surge in applications from US students. The University of British Columbia reported a 27% increase in graduate applications, prompting them to reopen admissions.
A security breach occurred at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on January 22, just two days after his inauguration. Bijan T. Arceo, 32, was arrested for trespassing after climbing over a wall clearly marked with 'No Trespassing' signs. The Secret Service confirmed that Arceo did not enter the protected area. On January 20, Donald Trump assumed his office.
A neighbor told Post that he offered to help Jabar move his things, but he said that he was moving to a furnished apartment in New Orleans and would not need anything from his old home. Muntaz Bashir, the neighbor said, saw the pickup truck used in the carnage but thought it was meant for his shifting.
​"Is this a joke? Did we get something wrong? Did someone scam us? Are we sure about this, producers? There is a convicted felon on the cover of Time Magazine as the Person of the Year. Maybe we're being scammed. Did someone put out a fake tweet or something about this? I don’t know," Lemon continued his tirade against both Trump and the TIME.
The Lebanese army announced its readiness to deploy forces in southern Lebanon, accusing Israel of delaying its withdrawal. Under the ceasefire agreement, the Lebanese army is to deploy alongside UN peacekeepers as Israeli forces withdraw and Hezbollah moves north of the Litani River, but Israel cites incomplete enforcement as a reason for the delay.
Lebanon's health ministry said one person was killed Sunday in an Israeli drone strike, a day after the most intense escalation since a November ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah. Saturday saw the most intense escalation since a November ceasefire halted the war between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
President Trump hinted that US support for Ukraine's war effort might be linked to securing access to Ukraine's rare earth materials. He voiced frustration over the aid imbalance between the US and Europe and highlighted the strategic importance of rare earth minerals. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Kyiv's involvement in any negotiations.
In a groundbreaking move, U.S. diplomats held their first high-level meeting in Damascus since the regime change, engaging with the new interim government, including Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. Discussions focused on counterterrorism, the fate of missing Americans, and humanitarian aid. The U.S.
Luigi Mangione, suspected in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, openly documented his journey with chronic back pain and spinal surgery on social media. His posts initially reflected relief after a successful operation in 2023.