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Duterte Appears in Court in The Hague via Video After Arrest

March 14, 2025 by business

In a scenario once considered unthinkable for a head of state who presided over the public and brutal killings of thousands of civilians, Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, appeared at an International Criminal Court hearing via a video link on Friday. Mr. Duterte’s arrest this week on charges of crimes against humanity, … Read more

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The People Whose Children Were Killed in Duterte’s Drug War

March 14, 2025 by business

Emily Soriano was doing laundry this week when a friend rushed into her house with news about their yearslong quest for justice. In December 2016, gunmen stormed into a house in their poor neighborhood north of Manila and started shooting. They killed seven people, including three children and a pregnant woman. Ms. Soriano and her … Read more

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China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West

March 14, 2025 by business

By working with Russia to hold talks with Iran, China is conveying a contrast with the United States in its approach to resolving the nuclear issue, said Shen Dingli, a professor of international relations at Fudan University in Shanghai. Beijing wants to show that “while the United States irresponsibly pulls out of the Iran Nuclear … Read more

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China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal

March 14, 2025 by business

The Chinese government has strongly criticized a planned deal by a Hong Kong conglomerate to sell ports in Panama and elsewhere to an investment group led by an American asset manager, warning that the deal would deprive China of needed influence over key shipping routes. The criticism marks an abrupt shift in Chinese policy toward … Read more

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Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat

March 14, 2025 by business

In times of tumult and uncertainty, a society can come together over resounding, unequivocal disdain against a common villain. This week, Australia, which is gearing up for a divisive election, found that antagonist in an American social media influencer. The woman — known as “Sam Jones” from Montana on Instagram — snatched a baby wombat … Read more

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Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico

March 14, 2025 by business

Officials in Beijing are increasingly worried that President Trump’s tariffs on Mexico may be the start of a broad campaign to force developing countries around the world to choose between trade with the United States or with China. Ever since Mr. Trump imposed extensive tariffs on goods from China during his first term, companies have … Read more

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In Japan, a Journalist Takes a Stand by Striking Out on His Own

March 14, 2025 by business

Makoto Watanabe has never forgotten the day when his previous employer, one of Japan’s biggest newspapers, retreated from its biggest investigative scoop about the Fukushima nuclear disaster: that workers had fled the plant against orders from the plant’s manager. It was 11 years ago, and the Asahi Shimbun had come under fire from other media … Read more

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Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat

March 14, 2025 by business

In times of tumult and uncertainty, a society can come together over resounding, unequivocal disdain against a common villain. This week, Australia, which is gearing up for a divisive election, found that antagonist in an American social media influencer. The woman — known as “Sam Jones” from Montana on Instagram — snatched a baby wombat … Read more

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Friday Briefing: Putin Speaks on Ukraine Cease-Fire

March 13, 2025 by business

Putin appeared open to a cease-fire with Ukraine President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday seemed to voice preliminary support for a cease-fire, but made it clear he was in no hurry. He said he wanted to continue negotiating with President Trump, but told reporters in Moscow that Russia was in favor of a 30-day truce … Read more

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Bumble Bee Foods Is Accused of Tolerating Forced Labor in Supply Chain

March 13, 2025 by business

On a ship that caught tuna for American consumers, fishermen said they were fed so little that they resorted to eating the bait. On another, a worker said he was beaten repeatedly by the captain, sometimes with a metal hook. On a third, a man who experienced severe burns in a kitchen accident said he … Read more

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