March 12, 2025 10:44 am

Day: March 12, 2025

Former President Duterte Sent to ICC by the Philippines

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was sent to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, on Tuesday (March 11) following his arrest. Duterte was arrested at Manila Airport based on an ICC warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity during his anti-drug campaign as president. Duterte, who served as president from 2016 to […]

Greenland Holds Elections Despite Trump’s Threats

Ignoring former U.S. President Donald Trump’s warnings, Greenland held its regional parliamentary elections on Tuesday, March 11. During his first term, Trump had attempted to buy Greenland to expand U.S. territory. Now, in his second term, he has issued threats of force, despite Greenland being an autonomous territory under Denmark. During his re-election campaign, Trump […]

Trump Announces Military Aid for Ukraine Again

After agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, the United States has decided to resume military aid to Ukraine. This announcement was made after a meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday (March 11). U.S. President Donald Trump has also invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House for […]

“India Imposes 150% Tariff,” White House Criticizes India Again

The U.S. President, Donald Trump, has repeatedly criticized India’s high tariffs. Recently, he stated that India has promised to lower tariffs on American products, although the Modi government claims discussions are still ongoing. Amid this debate, Washington once again targeted New Delhi over tariffs. During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt highlighted […]

1,383 Civilians Killed in Syria Violence

The death toll of civilians from the Alawite community, loyal to ousted former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has reached 1,383 due to clashes with security forces. The victims were killed in multiple coastal cities during law enforcement operations. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that at least 1,383 people have died in recent […]

Coffee Theft on the Rise in the U.S. Amid Price Hike

The United States is experiencing a growing trend of coffee theft, particularly involving truckloads of unroasted green coffee beans. This surge in theft is directly linked to record-high coffee prices over the past year. The issue was a key topic at the National Coffee Association’s annual conference last weekend. As the world’s largest coffee consumer, […]

Benson Boone Opens Up About His Journey with Religion

In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, Benson Boone, the rising pop star behind the hit single “Beautiful Things,” revealed his complex relationship with religion and his upbringing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Boone, 22, shared that while he was raised Mormon, he never connected with the faith in the […]

Musk and Ambani Join Forces: Reliance Jio Partners with SpaceX to Launch Starlink in India

In a surprising turn of events, Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to introduce Starlink satellite internet services to India. This partnership comes after months of contention between the two billionaires over spectrum allocation for satellite internet. As part of the agreement, Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, will […]

EU Prepares Counter Tariffs in Response to US Trade Measures

France’s European Affairs Minister, Benjamin Haddad, announced on March 12 that the European Union (EU) is prepared to escalate its response to US tariffs, though he emphasized that a trade war would benefit no one. His remarks followed the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, a move […]

Global Smog Battle Suffers Blow as US Shuts Down Air Quality Monitoring Program

Only seven countries met the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) air quality standards in 2024, according to data released on March 11, as researchers warn that the fight against smog faces mounting challenges following the closure of the US global air quality monitoring initiative. Chad and Bangladesh topped the list as the most polluted countries, with […]