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House justice committee subpoenas Trillanes during first Sara Duterte impeachment hearing
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During its first public hearing on April 14, 2026, the House Committee on Justice issued a subpoena directing former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV to testify and submit documents in the impeachment probe against Vice President Sara Duterte. The move came amid testimony from self-confessed bagman Ramil Madriaga detailing rapid spending of confidential funds, with the Commission on Audit affirming a P73.287 million disallowance on Office of the Vice President (OVP) expenditures.
At ongoing annual talks in Osaka, Japan proposes a 10% cut in saury fishing quotas to aid stock recovery. China is expected to oppose the measure.
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South Korea has added Detroit and Minneapolis to its International Remote Baggage Screening program for travelers from Incheon Airport, following Atlanta. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said the expansion starts Thursday. It was developed in cooperation with the US Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection.
Alexander Isak made his first start in 115 days as Liverpool lost 0–2 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarterfinal at Anfield. PSG advances to the semifinal with a 4–0 aggregate after Ousmane Dembélé’s two goals. Liverpool manager Arne Slot commented on Hugo Ekitiké’s injury and the decision to start the Swede.
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Indonesia's mandatory biodiesel policy has reduced reliance on fuel imports, particularly diesel. Experts assess it could save up to 8-10 billion US dollars in foreign exchange annually. Development from B1 to B50 is targeted for completion by July 2026.
Former Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has officially assumed the role of Kenya’s National Security Advisor in a handover ceremony from Monica Juma at the University of Nairobi on Tuesday, April 14. Juma is transitioning to a new position at the United Nations. Boinnet will advise President William Ruto on security matters.
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Chennai Super Kings secured a 32-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk on April 14, marking their second straight win in IPL 2026. Defending 192, CSK's spinners choked KKR's chase. Noor earned Player of the Match for his sensational spell.
Bullrich urges businesses to form company unions at AmCham 2026
April 14, 2026 23:43Brazilian customs seizes 1 ton of banned peptides at Viracopos airport
April 14, 2026 23:32Iran-linked tankers pass Hormuz on first day of US blockade
April 14, 2026 23:28Egypt to disburse wheat farmers’ dues within 48 hours: agriculture minister
April 14, 2026 23:00US sanctions ‘El Crosty’, human smuggler for Northeast Cartel
April 14, 2026 21:52Egypt’s gold investment funds record EGP 9.28bn net assets in March
April 14, 2026 21:43Japan to limit power banks on flights to two per passenger from April 24
April 14, 2026 21:30Clara Shinta faces Rp10.7 billion claim from Tri Indah R over VCS evidence
April 14, 2026 21:24Nsui workers protest outside DD News over Rahul Gandhi remark
April 14, 2026 21:13Egypt’s current account deficit narrows to $9.5bn in H1 2025/26