Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial has begun in Manila, with thousands of police deployed amid protests. The trial, stemming from allegations of corruption and bribery, could impact her 2028 presidential bid. Duterte denies wrongdoing and will appear through counsel.
Philippine Senator Marcoleta was arrested on Monday after an anti-corruption court ordered his detention for alleged plunder. He is accused of accepting 75 million pesos from private donors during his 2025 Senate run, violating anti-corruption laws. A hold departure order was also issued.
Philippine Senator Marcoleta was arrested on corruption charges after being accused of accepting 75 million pesos from private donors during his 2025 Senate run. An arrest warrant and hold departure order were issued by an anti-corruption court.
Taiwan's Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu's visit to Washington signals a US strategy to bolster ties with the opposition KMT party. Analysts suggest this is preparation for potential political shifts post-2028 election, focusing on defense and semiconductor cooperation.
중국이 2028년 대만 대선에서 라이칭더 총통의 낙선을 목표로 군사적 시위 대신 외교적 고립 강화로 압박 방식을 전환하고 있다는 분석이 나왔다. 중국 군용기의 대만해협 중간선 침범 횟수가 줄고, 대만 주변 군사 훈련도 감소했으며, 대신 해양조사선 활동과 외신·외국 인사 압박을 강화하고 있다.
DRC's political elite is pushing for constitutional amendments, potentially enabling a third presidential term, despite an ongoing Ebola epidemic and insecurity. Opposition leaders decry the move as a "constitutional coup" and have formed a coalition to resist.
Thousands protested in Ankara against the court-ordered removal of Ozgur Ozel as CHP leader, citing political motivation to weaken opposition ahead of 2028 elections.
Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed concern that Donald Trump might use a war to cancel the 2028 presidential election, citing his past remarks to Volodymyr Zelensky about elections during wartime. Greene believes Trump normalizes the idea by repeating it.
