China’s actions in the Panatag Shoal, internationally known as Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, have become a focal point in the ongoing territorial disputes within the South China Sea. These disputes are not new but have escalated in recent years, involving multiple nations claiming overlapping areas. The situation at Panatag Shoal is particularly delicate,…
One of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal representatives has refuted claims that Duterte sought asylum in China. This denial comes amidst reports suggesting the alleged application was rejected, compelling the former leader to return to the Philippines following his trip to Hong Kong. The controversy began when media outlets reported that Duterte had attempted…
During a Senate hearing led by Senator Imee Marcos, Cabinet officials of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vehemently denied any involvement in aiding the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla firmly stated, “We did not assist the ICC. We never had contact with them,” emphasizing…
The Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a directive requiring both the prosecution and defense teams in the case of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to disclose their evidence by April. This move comes ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing, which is scheduled for September 23, 2025. In an…
In a bold declaration of sovereignty and international law, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro announced that the Philippines, alongside its security allies, is prepared to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea. This statement comes in the wake of…
There has been much talk in the U.S. about the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deporting alien criminals. Once again, most don’t know or understand this law. I’ve included the actual text of two sections that are significant concerns. A link to the whole law is below. Is Trump misusing this…
North Korea recently unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine, a significant development in its growing military arsenal. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) described this submarine as a game-changing asset capable of launching missiles from underwater, raising alarms about its potential to destabilize security in the region. Experts view this move as a strategic leap, intensifying…
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has expressed serious concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments regarding USAID’s $21 million funding, labeling the remarks as “deeply troubling.” The controversy arose after Trump claimed that the funding might be aimed at influencing election outcomes in India, stating, “They were trying to get somebody else elected.” Randhir…
Taiwan’s air force resumed flights of its locally made Brave Eagle training jets after grounding them for safety checks in February. The grounding followed a crash on February 15 involving dual engine failure. The pilot ejected safely, but efforts continue to search for flight recorders to clarify the cause. The Brave Eagle, Taiwan’s first domestically…
The claim that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro orchestrated an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is a serious and controversial allegation. According to a federal whistleblower, Hadassah Feinberg, who filed a criminal complaint on February 7, 2025, Shapiro conspired with other officials to carry out the attack during a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania,…
