Philippines’ drug war killing plan unfounded, Duterte’s defense tells ICC

Crime Former president’s lawyers do not oppose his continued detention A mother of a man killed in the Philippines’ “war on drugs” speaks from Quezon City, Philippines, in an ICC pre-trial hearing for charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, seen on the video screen. © AP JENS KASTNER February 28, 2026 04:04 JST … Read more

Speed up typhoon aid, Marcos tells officials

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered pertinent government agencies and local officials to ramp up relief efforts in areas affected by Tropical Storm Basyang, Malacañang said Thursday. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos issued the directive in his meeting last Wednesday with agency heads and governors from provinces severely affected by Basyang. The president … Read more

Erin Patterson trial: Mycologist tells court of ‘misunderstanding’

Truong responded that she was unable to identify the mushrooms based on the photo, with Foote suggesting the leftovers could be sent for examination. Because of a “misunderstanding”, Truong said she left her workplace, only to receive a message about 5pm that a package had arrived addressed to her. She told the jury she arranged … Read more

The American Society of Cinematographers

Zhiyun has announced an AI tracker for its smartphone gimbals. The capability allows a smart Zhiyun gimbal to keep a subject in view and respond instantly to user directions. The AI module can be quickly installed onto the Smooth 5S AI and Cinepeer CQ5 smartphone stabilizers. It contains its own independent camera and does not … Read more

‘You Are the People’s Servant’: Prabowo Tells Regional Heads

Jakarta. President Prabowo Subianto told the newly sworn-in regional heads to do what’s best for the people as Indonesia witnessed a major transition in local leadership. On Thursday morning, Jakarta’s Merdeka Palace saw the historic swear-in ceremony of 961 regional heads, including governors, regents, mayors as well as their respective deputies. They will all serve … Read more

Books: ‘Bangkok Modern’ tells the story of a 20th-century city

BANGKOK — Most first-time visitors to Bangkok find Thailand’s capital an overwhelming, chaotic and yet exuberant experience. Nearly 6 million people hustle along concrete canyons and tepid canals, paying their respects to Buddha in countless glittering temples and passing century-old palaces on the way to work, school and home. New skyscrapers emulate Singapore’s cityscape, but … Read more