March 29, 2023 - POLITIKO

Espionage: life of a Russian ‘illegal’ bared in US charges

Brazilian Viktor Ferreira was elated in May 2018 when he was accepted into the elite Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington.

China vows to ‘fight back’ if Taiwan leader meets US speaker

China vowed on Wednesday to “fight back” should Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen meet the US House speaker during a trip to the United States.

From rockets to tanks: how the West armed Ukraine

Since Russia invaded Ukraine 13 months ago, the West has delivered ever more powerful weapons to Kyiv to help it defend its territory and recapture lost ground.

Pope urges faith after ‘unspeakable evil’ of US shooting

Pope Francis offered condolences Wednesday to the Nashville school devastated by a deadly shooting, condemning the “senseless act of violence” and urging the community to have faith faced with “unspeakable evil”.

Putin says sanctions could have ‘negative’ impact on Russia

President Vladimir Putin conceded Wednesday that sanctions imposed on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine could bring about “negative” consequences for the country, after insisting Moscow was adapting to the penalties.

WATCH | Friends for life: Duterte receives polo gift from Bong Go

Senator Bong Go has celebrated the former President’s birthday by presenting him with a special gift that signifies their enduring friendship.

Spanish PM seeks international image with China visit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins Thursday a visit to China he hopes will show Spain has gained global influence under his watch ahead of a tight year-end general election.

Key member of pope’s sex abuse commission quits

The most influential member of a Vatican commission on tackling clerical sex abuse has quit, its leader said Wednesday, in the latest blow to a papal advisory body dogged by controversy.