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Trump confirms Iran’s supreme leader dead after U.S., Israeli attack

LAWIN.newsMarch 1, 20260173 views

President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes after weeks of failed diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. The report describes the breakdown in talks, the coordinated military operation, international reactions, regional security concerns, and ongoing uncertainty over Iran’s leadership and possible retaliation, based on information released by U.S. officials and media coverage, including a report by Charlie D’Agata.

PH joins global carriers in suspending Middle East routes after Iran strikes

LAWIN.newsFebruary 28, 20260188 views

Flights across the Middle East were disrupted Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran and prompting several countries to partially or fully close their airspace.

PH Embassy issues safety advisory for Filipinos in Israel

LAWIN.newsFebruary 28, 20260179 views

The Embassy of the Philippines in Israel has advised Filipinos to stay indoors after Israeli authorities placed the entire country under “essential activity” status due to heightened security threats.

Singapore opens doors to 30,000 new citizens yearly for next five years

LAWIN.newsFebruary 27, 20260184 views

Singapore plans to admit between 25,000 and 30,000 new citizens annually over the next five years to offset declining birth rates and a rapidly aging population, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Feb. 26.

Japan births hit 10-year low amid ongoing decline

LAWIN.newsFebruary 26, 20260176 views

Japan recorded 705,809 births in 2025, marking a 2.1% decline from 2024 and the 10th consecutive year of falling births, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Health.

Russia resists deadlines on Ukraine ceasefire as Trump seeks agreement

LAWIN.newsFebruary 26, 20260171 views

Russia says it has set no deadline for a Ukraine ceasefire as U.S. and Ukrainian officials hold talks on peace options. Russian forces continue drone and missile strikes during the discussions. Former U.S. President Donald Trump calls for a rapid negotiated deal to end large-scale fighting. Officials in Washington and Kyiv explore security and political conditions for any future agreement while Moscow signals it will not be rushed. International observers track ongoing attacks, humanitarian needs, and debates over military aid and long-term support for Ukraine.

Houston travelers face canceled trips amid rising violence in Mexico

LAWIN.newsFebruary 23, 20260180 views

Travelers flying to Mexico from Houston are already experiencing disruptions following a surge in violence after the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho.

ICC told how Duterte’s orders allegedly led to killings

LAWIN.newsFebruary 23, 20260177 views

The prosecution at the International Criminal Court (ICC) laid out its case against former President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, describing what it called a “widespread and systematic attack” on civilians that began during his tenure as Davao City mayor and continued into his presidency.

Ex-South Korea leader offers apology for controversial martial law

LAWIN.newsFebruary 20, 20260167 views

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol apologized Friday for the hardship caused by his 2024 martial law decree, one day after a court sentenced him to life in prison for insurrection.

UK police detain ex-Prince Andrew in alleged misconduct case

LAWIN.newsFebruary 19, 20260170 views

Andrew, 66, who was stripped of all royal titles last year, resides at the Sandringham estate in eastern England. Unmarked police vehicles were reportedly seen arriving at the estate Thursday morning.