Can Philippine opposition find ‘saviour’ after Robredo declines 2028 presidential run?

Former Philippine vice-president Leni Robredo’s refusal to seek national office in 2028 has intensified the search for someone to unite the country’s fractured opposition against an early presidential bid by Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio. Robredo, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s strongest rival in the 2022 election and long seen as the opposition’s most recognisable figure, said she would not run for any state position when Marcos’ six-year term ends. Her decision shifts attention to a...

By Sam Beltran

ICC says Philippines' Duterte can stand trial over war on drugs

The ICC has said there is enough evidence linking former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte to crimes against humanity over his role in orchestrating a deadly anti-drugs crackdown.

Complaint filed against woman for protesting traffic jam during BJP rally in Mumbai

A complaint has been lodged with Mumbai Police against a woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan during a BJP rally in Worli over traffic congestion caused by the event. The complaint, filed by Zen Sadavarte—daughter of lawyer Gunratna Sadavarte—alleges that the woman disrupted the rally, used abusive language, and created public disturbance.

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Mumbai police says no FIR against woman who confronted with minister Girish Mahajan at BJP rally

The complaint was filed on Wednesday by Zen Sadavarte, daughter of advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte.

Father must pay child maintenance during trial, rules Lahore High Court

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has upheld a conditional remand order in a family dispute, ruling that a father seeking to reopen ex parte proceedings cannot avoid paying maintenance — particularly to a minor child — during fresh trial proceedings. Justice Raheel Kamran dismissed a petition filed by Faizan Kareem, who had challenged a Dec 18, 2025 order passed by an appellate court (additional district and sessions judge) in Ahmadpur East. The appellate court had set aside earlier ex parte decr...

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ICC: Fake ‘nanlaban’ evidence push Duterte’s trial | The wRap

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Duterte ICC trial could begin by late 2026 or early 2027

The International Criminal Court could hold the trial for former President Rodrigo Duterte as early as late 2026 or early 2027, according to an ICC-accredited lawyer.

By Cristina Chi

Philippine ex-president Duterte to stand trial as ICC confirms crimes against humanity charges - the-star.co.ke

Philippine ex-president Duterte to stand trial as ICC confirms crimes against humanity charges  the-star.co.ke