Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte clarified his agreement with China regarding the West Philippine Sea, denying conceding Philippine territory but admitting to not repairing the BRP Sierra Madre, which has put the Philippines at a disadvantage according to retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio.
Approximately 500 activists representing various groups in Israel protested outside Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's house, urging him to fulfill his promise of not allowing another exemption law for the haredi draft.
The author argues that despite the heated political discourse in America, the country is unlikely to descend into civil war and instead emphasizes the importance of resolving conflicts through non-violent means such as voting.
Police Brig. Gen. Coresh Barnoor, who dared to challenge Netanyahu, faced repercussions in his career as well as aggressive questioning and dismissal from the judges during his trial.
The Biden administration is canceling student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers through a new repayment plan, despite facing legal challenges from Republican-led states, in an effort to make higher education more accessible and affordable.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) reportedly covered over $1.5 million in legal bills for President Joe Biden during the special counsel investigation into his classified documents case, despite Biden previously criticizing former President Donald Trump for using campaign funds to pay for legal fees.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has finalized a rule to expand background checks for gun sales, closing the "gun show loophole" and aiming to keep firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers and felons, despite facing potential legal challenges.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) paid over $1 million in legal fees for President Biden during the special counsel probe into his possession of classified documents, while his campaign criticized former President Trump's use of donor funds for his legal bills.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' employees may be turning on her as questions arise about the use of federal grant funds in her office, which is leading the prosecution of former President Trump's alleged election interference in Georgia.
Nigerian netizens criticize Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, for showing bias in his response to the arrest of a social media influencer, Pastor Okezie Atani, and not taking action on other cases involving Nigerian youths.
The Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government has been criticized by Beatrice Annan for claiming the Dodowa District Hospital as one of its achievements, despite it being operational before they took office.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the opposition INDIA bloc and Rahul Gandhi for their remarks about the BJP wanting to destroy the Constitution, saying that the Constitution is equivalent to religious scriptures and even Babasaheb Ambedkar could not abolish it, while also expressing confidence in the BJP winning the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
CM Revanth Reddy challenges opposition leader KCR to confront him in the assembly or public forums to discuss financial irregularities in the bygone government.
The House has advanced a bill to reauthorize the U.S.'s warrantless surveillance authority, setting up a final vote on the legislation, which includes reforms, to be held on Friday morning.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir held a meeting with top officials to assess the security forces' readiness in the face of threats from Iran and to ensure the safety and routine life of Israeli citizens.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) vice president, Omar Abdullah, challenges the BJP to nominate candidates in three Kashmir constituencies, stating that he will quit politics if they do not lose their security deposits.
The Office of Special Counsel is reminding federal agencies and employees that nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) cannot supersede whistleblower rights, securing actions from agencies to correct anti-gag order violations and enforcing employees' rights to report waste, fraud, and abuse.
BRS leader K Kavitha has been remanded to CBI custody till April 15 in the Delhi excise policy case, with allegations of her involvement in a conspiracy to solicit a Rs 100 crore kickback from a liquor baron.
President Joe Biden is traveling to Scranton, Pennsylvania, to discuss his belief that billionaires should pay more in taxes and everyday Americans should pay less, aiming to persuade voters ahead of the November election that he is the better choice compared to Donald Trump.
### Summary UK Prime Minister David Cameron warns that UK support to Israel is not unconditional and that Israel should abide by international humanitarian law.
The 118th Congress is criticized by Dan Abrams for being unproductive and focused on scoring political points rather than passing meaningful legislation.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer welcomes police investigation into deputy Angela Rayner's handling of the sale of her former council house to address circulating claims.
TDP leader Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar alleges that AP police, at the behest of CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, have tapped the phones of TDP leaders using Pegasus software, urging the Election Commission to take action.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has complained to the Election Commission of India about alleged phone tapping of its general secretary Nara Lokesh by police officers at the instance of the state government.
Greater Manchester Police has launched an investigation into Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner over the sale of her council house, with allegations of breaking electoral law by providing false information about her main residence.
The European Commission is investigating Apple, Google, and Meta (formerly Facebook) for potential violations of digital rules, which could result in fines of up to 10 percent of their global annual turnover if found guilty.
Tejashwi Yadav hits back at PM Modi for criticizing his non-vegetarian food consumption during religious festivals, stating that Modi should focus on addressing important issues such as poverty and unemployment.
Whistleblowers from the D.C. National Guard will testify that they were ready to be deployed on Trump's orders on January 6th but were held back by the Pentagon, contradicting the Capitol riot committee's story.
Former Liberian President George Weah's asset declaration documents have been leaked to the public without his consent, leading to an investigation by the country's House of Representatives.
The UK government suspects that a 'lone wolf' was behind the MP sexting scandal, rather than a hostile state, according to sources.
Germany's transport minister threatens to ban driving on weekends in order to meet climate goals if reforms to the Climate Protection Act are not passed by July.
Prominent social media accounts falsely claim that Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the late governor of Ondo state's wife, remarried his younger brother, however, fact-checkers have proven this claim to be false.
Labour Party deputy leader Angela Rayner has stated that she will step down from her position if a police investigation finds her guilty of any criminal activity related to allegations of breaching electoral law and evading capital gains tax.
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte denies making any territorial concessions to China and claims that Beijing was prepared to "go to war" if the Philippines exercised its economic rights in the South China Sea, contradicting an alleged "gentleman's agreement" made with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Police are investigating allegations that Angela Rayner, the deputy Labour leader, may have broken electoral law by providing false information about her living situation, following a complaint made by Tory MP James Daly.
A close political partner of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was found dead in Syria, indicating that Lebanon does not want to provide Israel with an excuse for expanding the war and is focusing on handling the refugee crisis.
Newsmax host Rob Finnerty made an on-air error by falsely claiming that President Biden didn't know that Africa was a country, despite the fact that the word "Africa" was not mentioned in the report by former special counsel Robert Hur.
Telangana Congress president and chief minister A Revanth Reddy has allotted 15 acres of prime land in Hyderabad to a Rajya Sabha member of Bharat Rashtra Samthi on a 33-year lease for a corporate hospital, despite previously criticizing similar land allotments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the soon-to-be-held assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir along with the restoration of statehood, stating that he envisions a "wonderful picture of new Jammu and Kashmir" and emphasized that the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will take place without the fear of terrorism or cross-border firing.
Fashion designer Amani defends Serwaa Amihere and Nana Aba Anamoah, stating that their shift in public perception after holding politicians accountable shows a desire to silence strong women in journalism.
Australia's Instagram plans to automatically blur nudity in direct messages in an effort to protect young people and combat sexual extortion.
Kiev's Mayor Vitali Klitschko urgently requests more arms supplies from Ukraine's allies to counter intensified Russian attacks and protect the country's infrastructure, emphasizing that Ukraine is defending itself and its allies but diplomatic solutions are currently not possible.
Health Minister Maria Caulfield has hailed the positive news of falling waiting lists in the NHS, attributing the improvement to the opening of community diagnostic centers and surgical hubs, while criticizing striking medics for hindering progress.
Prashant Kishor, who previously campaigned for Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, is now campaigning against him due to personal disputes with his partner and dissatisfaction with Jagan's decisions, leading to a tarnished credibility and inaccurate predictions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House to advance wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House, despite facing divisions within his own party.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the importance of the United States continuing to play a leading role in global affairs and assured that Japan stands shoulder to shoulder with them during his address to US lawmakers.
Ireland's new Prime Minister, Simon Harris, drew criticism from the Israeli Foreign Ministry for neglecting to mention the Israeli hostages held by Hamas during his inaugural speech, as tensions between Israel and Ireland continue to escalate.
### Summary Germany's ruling coalition is openly fighting over aid to Ukraine, making Berlin vulnerable to Russian influence operations, while also facing disagreements with France over military aid to Ukraine and tension with Donald Trump over NATO alliance.
The chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Dick Durbin, has issued a subpoena to conservative legal advocate Leonard Leo as part of an ethics probe concerning undisclosed gifts to conservative Supreme Court justices.
A team of at least 25 policemen, including intelligence officers, conducted extensive surveillance on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BJP leader Eatala Rajender in Hyderabad, tracking their political moves, phone-tapping, and monitoring their supporters, as well as their critics, during elections.