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Rights group protests at Senate over "Bato escape," leadership change
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (249+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA), staged a protest outside the Senate on Monday, denouncing what they called a deepening pattern of impunity after the reported "escape" of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and Senate leadership…...
Philippine senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages
25+ min ago (425+ words) The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach Duterte last Monday over alleged unexplained wealth, misuse of state funds and a public threat to have the president assassinated if she herself were killed due to their political disputes. The vice…...
Why the Cockroach Janta Party is Trending Online? Inside the Viral Political Satire Taking Over Social Media; Check Manifesto, Vision & How to Join
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (766+ words) A satirical political movement called the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has taken social media by storm after comments by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing sparked online controversy. What started as a meme-driven response to the…...
Watch: Duterte trial could be among ICC's fastest " prosecution
32+ min ago (135+ words) This is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world. Today is May 18th. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second straight year. He is the 18th player to…...
Philippine senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages: : WRAL. com
23+ min ago (425+ words) The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach Duterte last Monday over alleged unexplained wealth, misuse of state funds and a public threat to have the president assassinated if she herself were killed due to their political disputes. The vice…...
Hong Kong Court Hears Final Arguments in the Trial of Tiananmen Vigil Organizers
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (536+ words) KANIS LEUNG Monday, 18 May 2026 02: 00 AM EDT Hong Kong for decades was the only place in China where a large-scale public commemoration of the crackdown was held. The vigils were banned in 2020, and the two former organizers were charged in 2021 with…...
VP Sara Duterte impeachment: Bato no-show as Senate sets trial
33+ min ago (25+ words) Sen. Bato dela Rosa was absent during the roll call as the Senate starts its session on Monday for VP Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings....
Cayetano rejects calls to resign over Senate shooting incident
45+ min ago (260+ words) I take responsibility for my reaction." Senate President'Alan Peter Cayetano'on Monday said the shooting incident that occurred on 13 May was beyond the Senate's control and insisted that the incident was not staged. Speaking during a press conference, Cayetano said responsibility…...
Democrat U. S. Rep. Steve Cohen to Retire from Congress amid Tennessee Redistricting | The Star News Network
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (111+ words) U. S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) said he has requested his name be taken off the ballot for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District amid the state's implementation of a new congressional map. In a press conference Friday, Cohen, from his D. C. office, called his decision…...
Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, Meaning, Highlights & Important Updates
44+ min ago (236+ words) Home > General Studies > Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 aims to improve waqf property management through transparency, digital records, surveys and reforms in Waqf Boards and tribunals in India legally By Vajiram Content Team - May 18, 2026, 13: 22 IST " UPSC Prelims Admit Card…...