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Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte arrested in drug war case
Duterte's anti-narcotics campaign during his 2016-2022 presidency killed more than 6,000 people
 "Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte arrested in drug war case")
Nissan's board meets today to discuss potential replacements for CEO Uchida
A new CEO, who would be Nissan's fourth in less than six years, could also serve in an interim capacity while the board searches for a permanent replacement
 "Nissan's board meets today to discuss potential replacements for CEO Uchida")
Arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many': Trump
Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful US resident who was a graduate student at Columbia until December, was detained Saturday by federal immigration agents in New York
 "Arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many': Trump")
Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia as US voices hope for Ukraine peace talks
During the meeting in Jeddah, the crown prince underscored the kingdom's support for international efforts to resolve Ukraine's crisis and achieving peace
 "Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia as US voices hope for Ukraine peace talks")
Elon Musk loses $148 bn in net worth: Why are billionaires losing money?
In December 2024, Elon Musk's fortune peaked at $486 billion. However, he is one among the many billionaires who are witnessing financial setbacks
 "Elon Musk loses $148 bn in net worth: Why are billionaires losing money?")
Taiwan reports multiple sorties by PLA aircraft around its airspace
According to the MND, eight out of 13 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ
 "Taiwan reports multiple sorties by PLA aircraft around its airspace")
What to expect as South Korea's court rules on President Yoon's impeachment
If the Constitutional Court rules against him, he will be officially thrown out of office and a national election will be held for a successor within two months
 "What to expect as South Korea's court rules on President Yoon's impeachment")
US key to COP30 despite Trump's pullout from Paris Agreement, says Brazil
COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago told journalists during an online briefing that there is no intention of ignoring the US
Asian shares slide as market selloff deepens on US economic growth worries
In Asia, it was a sea of red with Japan's Nikkei and Taiwan stocks sliding about 3 per cent, hitting their lowest level since September
 "Asian shares slide as market selloff deepens on US economic growth worries")
New York State fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return after strike
Guards upset over working conditions began illegally walking off the job Feb. 17 at many state prisons, forcing Gov. Kathy Hochul to send National Guard troops in to maintain operations
 "New York State fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return after strike")
Trump revokes security clearances of Blinken, Sullivan, other Biden aides
US Director Of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard stated that the action has been taken on the directive given by US President Donald Trump
 "Trump revokes security clearances of Blinken, Sullivan, other Biden aides")
Purge of USAID programmes complete with 83% cut, says Marco Rubio
Rubio in the post thanked DOGE and the hardworking staff who worked very long hours to achieve this overdue and historic reform in foreign aid
 "Purge of USAID programmes complete with 83% cut, says Marco Rubio")
All 3 onboard killed as medical helicopter crashes in US' Mississippi
The AirCare copter was not carrying any patients when it crashed in Madison County, north of the capital of Jackson
 "All 3 onboard killed as medical helicopter crashes in US' Mississippi")
US Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump's labour secretary
Chavez-DeRemer will oversee the Department of Labour, one of several executive departments named in lawsuits challenging the authority of billionaire Elon Musk
 "US Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump's labour secretary")
Elon Musk eyes Social Security and Medicare as key targets for cuts
During the 2024 campaign, Trump repeatedly promised that he would not cut Social Security payments or health coverage from Medicare
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Ontario raises 25% tax on electricity exports to US over Trump trade war
Trump later said he has postponed 25 per cent tariffs on many goods from Canada and Mexico for a month, amid widespread fears of a broader trade war
 "Ontario raises 25% tax on electricity exports to US over Trump trade war")
Trump admin halts funding for 2 cybersecurity projects, including elections
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, known as CISA, has ended about $10 million in annual funding to the nonprofit Center for Internet Security
 "Trump admin halts funding for 2 cybersecurity projects, including elections")
Pope Francis no longer in danger due to pneumonia, remains hospitalised
In a late update, the doctors said the 88-year-old pope remains stable and has consolidated improvements in recent days
 "Pope Francis no longer in danger due to pneumonia, remains hospitalised")
China hits back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies on key US farm goods
On Wednesday, Trump is set to remove exceptions on 25% steel tariffs he imposed in 2018 - effectively raising the taxes - and raise his levy on aluminum from 10% to 25%
 "China hits back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies on key US farm goods")
Climate change to worsen space junk problem, reducing Earth's orbit drag
There used to be this this mantra that space is big. And so we can we can sort of not necessarily be good stewards of the environment because the environment is basically unlimited, Parker said
 "Climate change to worsen space junk problem, reducing Earth's orbit drag")