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What Small Nations Might Learn From the Standoff Between Iran and the United States
From Tehran to Manila, governments are studying Iranโs standoff with the United States. The country preserved its regime and sovereignty โ yet the human and economic toll raises questions about whether defiance is a viable model for smaller nations.
EXPLAINER: Why Iran, US, And Israel Are On The Brink โ And Why The World Is Watching
Missiles, drones, and airstrikes mark a dangerous shift from shadow war to open conflict among Iran, Israel, and the US.
What Happened In Iran: A Dramatic Escalation In The Middle East
The United States and Israel launched on Saturday a coordinated military campaign against Iran โ one of the most dramatic escalations in decades between Washington/Tel […]
Three Presidents, Three ICC Cases: What We Know About Their Cases
MANILA, Philippines โ Three former and sitting presidents โ Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines, Omar alโBashir of Sudan, and Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya โ have […]
ICC Clears Way For Duterte Trial As Families Of Slain Drug War Victims Await Justice
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ The family of 19-year-old Anwar Sawadjaan, who was killed alongside friends Noel Rey Bacalso (22) and Angelo Hofer (20) in 2016, […]
Explainer | Why A US Attack On Iran Could Destabilize The Middle East
A potential US military strike on Iran may appear, on paper, as a limited action aimed at deterring Tehran or degrading its military capabilities. But […]
Nipah Virus Explained: Symptoms, Transmission, And Global Risk
Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have heightened health surveillance after India confirmed new cases of the deadly Nipah virus, a zoonotic disease with a […]
EXPLAINER | What Is The Doomsday Clock, And Why Does It Keep Moving Closer To Midnight?
The Doomsday Clock is one of the worldโs most enduring symbols of existential risk โ a stark reminder of how close humanity is to self-destruction. […]
Fact Check: Was A Filipino Killed Fighting For Russia In Ukraine?
Ukraineโs Military Intelligence (HUR) said that a Filipino national fighting with Russian forces was killed in the Donetsk region near Novoselivka, serving in a Russian […]
US Military Alert Toward Iran: What We Know And What Remains Unverified
MANILA, Philippines โ Recent reports suggest that the United States has informed Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE that a potential military action against […]
ICC: Duterte Fit To Join Pre-Trial Proceedings
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is medically fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings, the International Criminal Courtโs (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I ruled on Monday. The […]