For the families still grieving Duterte’s brutal drug war, the ICC might be their only hope

For the families still grieving Duterte’s brutal drug war, the ICC might be their only hope


April 13, 2025
Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic images and descriptions. Christine Pascual’s phone started buzzing while she was at work in a hair salon with messages saying former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was about to be arrested. Laxamana, a 17-year-old with dreams of becoming an online gamer, went missing in August 2018 on his way home […]
British government takes over running of UK’s last major steel plant from Chinese owner Jingye

British government takes over running of UK’s last major steel plant from Chinese owner Jingye


April 13, 2025
The UK government took effective control Saturday of Britain’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch from its Chinese owners, after lawmakers approved an emergency rescue. Prime Minister Keir Starmer summoned lawmakers for the unusual Saturday sitting, only the sixth since World War II, to back a bill primarily aimed at blocking British Steel’s […]
Pressures from Kyiv and Washington led to US ambassador’s resignation, sources say

Pressures from Kyiv and Washington led to US ambassador’s resignation, sources say


April 13, 2025
When US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink resigned her post two days ago, she was both under pressure from President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office in Kyiv, and feeling the strain of working for her ultimate boss in Washington, President Donald Trump, according to people who knew her. At the same time, she was almost three years […]
Tanzania’s top opposition party disqualified from polls, election commission says

Tanzania’s top opposition party disqualified from polls, election commission says


April 13, 2025
Tanzania’s main opposition party CHADEMA has been disqualified from elections due later this year, a senior election commission official said on Saturday, days after the party’s leader was charged with treason for allegedly seeking to disrupt the vote. Ramadhani Kailima, director of elections at the Independent National Elections Commission, said CHADEMA had failed to sign […]
‘This isn’t Russia, never was, and never will be’: Ukrainians living under occupation fear Trump’s peace talks

‘This isn’t Russia, never was, and never will be’: Ukrainians living under occupation fear Trump’s peace talks


April 13, 2025
Asked why she and other Ukrainian people choose to keep living under Russian occupation instead of fleeing, the woman paused for a moment. “I don’t know how to explain the feeling,” she said. “It’s like you just can’t believe that evil could win. Even after three years, people can’t believe that this is it. They […]
Russia strikes northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy in deadliest attack this year

Russia strikes northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy in deadliest attack this year


April 13, 2025
Russian missiles hit the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy in the deadliest attack this year, killing at least 24 people, including one child, as residents gathered for Sunday church services, local officials said. At least 84 people, including seven children, have also been wounded in the strike on the city’s center, according to the State […]
Israeli strike destroys part of last fully functioning hospital in Gaza City

Israeli strike destroys part of last fully functioning hospital in Gaza City


April 13, 2025
An Israeli air strike early on Sunday destroyed part of the last fully functioning hospital in Gaza City as the military expands and intensifies its campaign across the territory. No casualties were reported from the strike but the Anglican church in Jerusalem – which runs the Al-Ahli Baptist hospital – said a boy with a […]
Week Ahead: NIFTY May Continue Staying Volatile; Focus On These Levels

Week Ahead: NIFTY May Continue Staying Volatile; Focus On These Levels


April 13, 2025
The previous weekly note categorically mentioned that while the markets may continue to decline, the Indian equities are set to outperform its global peers relatively. In line with this analysis, the market saw wide swings owing to prevailing global uncertainties but continued showing remarkable resilience against other global indices. The volatility spiked; the India VIX […]
New US Tariffs and Intensifying US–China Trade War: Economic Implications and Opportunities for India

New US Tariffs and Intensifying US–China Trade War: Economic Implications and Opportunities for India


April 13, 2025
In 2024-2025, the United States significantly escalated its trade conflict with China through new tariffs, including a substantial 100% tariff on electric vehicles and 50% on essential technologies like semiconductors and solar products. These measures amplify the existing trade tensions and represent a profound shift towards economic decoupling between the two largest global economies. This […]
DAVID MARCUS: Sorry Dems, literally nobody believes married women can’t get IDs

DAVID MARCUS: Sorry Dems, literally nobody believes married women can’t get IDs


April 13, 2025
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The latest ridiculous lie from Democrats about how Republicans are driving the country towards fascism is out, and it is a doozy. This time, we are meant to believe that Trump and the GOP are banning married women from voting. Spoiler Alert: They aren’t. Rep. Eric Swalwell, […]
Here’s what happened during Trump’s 12th week in office

Here’s what happened during Trump’s 12th week in office


April 13, 2025
President Donald Trump ramped up steep tariffs against Chinese imports to the U.S. this week while alleviating them for other countries during trade negotiations this week. He also signed a series of executive orders aimed at repealing Biden-era restrictions.  The Trump administration announced Wednesday it would lower reciprocal tariffs on other countries, while also revealing […]
Sen. Tim Scott outlines first 100 days of Congress, crypto, tariffs

Sen. Tim Scott outlines first 100 days of Congress, crypto, tariffs


April 13, 2025
— In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Republican South Carolina Senator and former presidential candidate Tim Scott shared his views on his first hundred days as Senate Banking Committee chairman, breaking down a trade war with China, the future of cryptocurrency and controversial debanking policies. With Republicans holding power in both chambers of Congress […]
With Trump’s backing Israel pushes deeper into Gaza as pressure builds for hostage deal

With Trump’s backing Israel pushes deeper into Gaza as pressure builds for hostage deal


April 13, 2025
Nearly a month into Israel’s renewed ground operation, U.S. backing appears to be shaping the conflict on multiple levels—militarily, diplomatically and politically. Israeli officials have suggested the chances of a hostage deal have significantly increased, with some anticipating developments within the next two weeks. On Monday, sitting beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the […]
Trump team holds ‘constructive’ face-to-face nuclear talks with Iran, will meet again next weekend

Trump team holds ‘constructive’ face-to-face nuclear talks with Iran, will meet again next weekend


April 13, 2025
American and Iranian officials sat down for a first round of direct talks Saturday in Oman, a major step after years of rising tensions and stalled diplomacy that will continue with further discussions next weekend, according to a statement released by the White House.  The meeting between U.S. Special Envoy Steven Witkoff and Iranian Foreign […]
White House plans ‘extraordinary’ Holy Week as Trump honors Easter with ‘the observance it deserves’

White House plans ‘extraordinary’ Holy Week as Trump honors Easter with ‘the observance it deserves’


April 13, 2025
The White House is gearing up for an ‘extraordinary’ celebration for Holy Week ahead of Easter, with President Donald Trump participating in a number of events to celebrate and honor the holiday ‘with the observance it deserves.’  The new White House Faith Office organized the Holy Week schedule. ‘The newly created White House Faith Office […]