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How China’s Fujian aircraft carrier deceived US military experts at launch

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Global Economy

491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel

An aviation analyst said Shanghai-Tokyo and Shanghai-Osaka flights have been most affected in recent days by cancellations stemming from a diplomatic dispute between China and Japan. Photo: Xinhua

China Opinion

Opinion | How does China’s modernising navy stack up against the US seventh fleet?

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Science

Mathematician Qian Hong, son of top scientific clan, leaves US for China

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Trending in China

Chinese man who donated US$20 as child to aircraft carrier project visits fleet 26 years on

Twenty-six years ago, a little boy in China donated his entire US$20 pocket money to help in the building of an aircraft carrier as he dreamed of a stronger nation. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/Weibo/Baidu
Ronald Dela Rosa (right) whispers in Rodrigo Duterte’s ear during a press conference at the Malacanang palace in Manila on January 30, 2017. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

‘Test the waters’: rumoured ICC plan to arrest Duterte ally grips Philippines

The ombudsman’s revelation of an arrest warrant may be a calculated risk to test the waters on possible reactions, analysts say.

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The Philippines

Philippine ombudsman claims Duterte’s drugs war ally Dela Rosa’s arrest imminent

Sudan

US seeks truce in Sudan as ICC probes possible war crimes in El-Fasher

The Philippines

Duterte demands release from ICC, citing unlawful detention

Duterte’s lawyers are challenging The Hague’s jurisdiction and claim the 80-year-old is unfit for trial.

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte takes oath during a senate inquiry on the so-called war on drugs during his administration at the Philippine Senate in Manila last year. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Philippine survey shows ‘growing demand for justice’ against Duterte

The survey results and the ICC investigation are ‘mutually reinforcing’ as they amplify accountability for the drug war deaths, analysts say.

Israel-Gaza war

‘Nothing left’: Palestinians return to rubble in Gaza as truce takes effect

Israeli military confirmed the start of the ceasefire on Friday, and the remaining 48 hostages are to be released by Monday.

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Ukraine war

Melania Trump says she secured return of Ukrainian children via Putin talks

The US first lady says she was in communication with the Russian leader after his Alaska summit with her husband.

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US first lady Melania Trump delivers a statement on Ukrainian children returned to their families from Russian captivity at the White House on Friday. Photo: EPA
The Philippines

ICC denies release to Philippines’ Duterte amid flight risk concerns

Judges ruled Duterte should remain in ICC custody due to flight risk and witness influence fears, despite his health claims.

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The Philippines

‘Tone-deaf’ legal service award for Philippines’ Duterte ignites anger

The award has angered critics who say it is ‘deeply offensive’ to the victims of the former president’s drug war.

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The Philippines

Fake coup and CIA plot rumours in Philippines fuelling real political turmoil

Analysts say the disinformation is capitalising on anti-corruption anger to sow unrest and confusion.

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Israel-Gaza war

Netanyahu defies UN walkout, vows to ‘finish the job’ in Gaza

The speech was given amid ICC accusations and a genocide case, leading many delegates to walk out just as Israel’s leader was about to speak.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Will Duterte ever face trial? ICC case slowed by health claims and court delays

The former Philippine leader has been accused of orchestrating dozens of killings, but claims of cognitive decline are delaying proceedings.

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The Philippines

ICC prosecutors charge Duterte with 3 counts of crimes against humanity

The ex-Philippine president is alleged to have been involved with 76 murders as part of his ‘war on drugs’.

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Israel-Gaza war

Hamas says Israeli hostages spread across Gaza City ‘graveyard’

Israeli media reports earlier claimed Hamas has placed hostages in houses and tents to prevent Israel from operating in certain areas.

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Hostage families protest outside the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Thursday, calling for action to secure the release of hostages from Gaza. Photo: dpa
The Philippines

Duterte’s son files ‘kidnapping’ charges – in a bid to save Philippine VP Sara?

The lawsuit targets the justice secretary, a front runner for the ombudsman role who could decide the fate of Sara’s corruption cases.

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The Philippines

Philippines’ Duterte suffers from deteriorating cognitive condition: lawyers

The condition affects Duterte’s executive functioning, orientation and his capacity for complex reasoning, his defence team says.

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The Philippines

Is Duterte’s ex-police ally set to give ICC drug war’s ‘smoking gun’ proof?

The former police colonel has flown to Malaysia ‘to meet with the ICC’, according to Manila’s justice secretary.

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The Philippines

ICC postpones ex-Philippine president’s drugs war trial amid health concerns

The International Criminal Court will now weigh if Rodrigo Duterte, 80, is fit to stand trial in his crimes against humanity case.

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Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte takes an oath during a Philippine Senate investigation into his war on drugs in October last year. Photo: AFP
My Take

My Take | World must stand up to US bullying of International Criminal Court

Washington’s latest sanctions of ICC judges continue its direct assault on international law and is a slap in the face of the global community.

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The Philippines

Filipino food fight at The Hague reveals deepening rift among Duterte loyalists

The drama began with a plate of ‘humba’, but the true cause of the shouting match was a bitter power struggle for control.

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The Philippines

Is US request for pastor’s extradition a ‘double-edged sword’ for Philippines?

The Philippines must weigh legal obligations against political fallout in deciding whether to hand over Apollo Quiboloy, analysts say.

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United States

US sanctions ICC judges for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes

The sanctions, announced by Secretary of State Rubio, are the latest steps the US has taken against the international war crimes tribunal.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Switzerland offers Putin ‘immunity’ for Ukraine peace summit

As an ICC member, Switzerland would be required to arrest Putin due to his warrant, but would allow him to enter the country for peace talks.

My Take

My Take | How a clandestine campaign undercut ICC’s case against Israel

Newspaper exposes how the court’s chief prosecutor was sabotaged and discredited as he tried to pursue a war crime case against Israeli leaders.

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Israel-Gaza war

US imposes visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and PLO members

The move comes even as other Western powers are moving toward recognition of Palestinian statehood.

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Japan

More ‘attractive’ than New York? Why Japan thinks Tokyo should be UN’s new hub

Highlighting public safety, security and the weak yen, Tokyo is positioning itself as an ‘attractive’ alternative to current UN locations.

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The Philippines

A knockout idea? Philippines police chief accepts boxing challenge from Duterte’s son

General Torre said he had booked a stadium to fight Sebastian Duterte and ‘it’s up to him whether he shows up or not’.

Venezuela

Migrants deported from US claim torture, sexual abuse in El Salvador prison

Venezuelan men, deported under a Trump migrant crackdown, report horrific conditions in notorious CECOT facility.

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