The International Criminal Court has granted its prosecutor's request to reopen a probe into the alleged killings in the Philippines' drug war campaign.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday backed a decision by his predecessor to cancel a deal to buy 16 Russian military heavy-lift helicopters and said his administration has “secured an alternative supply from the United States.” Marcos Jr. said at a news conference that the Philippine government will negotiate to get back part of the down payment it made to the Russian aircraft manufacturer. It was the first time Marcos Jr., who took office in June, has commented publicly on the touchy issue involving Russia.
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Asia Today: India expands its vaccination drive
In this photo provided by the Malacanang Presidential Photographers Division, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte holds a vial containing the Sinovac vaccine from China as it arrives at the Villamor Air Base in Manila, Philippines on Sunday Feb. 28, 2021. The Philippines received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccine Sunday, among the last in Southeast Asia to secure the critical doses despite having the second-highest number of coronavirus infections and deaths in the hard-hit region. (King Rodriguez/ Malacanang Presidential Photographers Division via AP) February 28, 2021 - 8:26 PM
NEW DELHI - India has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination drive beyond health care and front-line workers, offering the shots to older people and those with medical conditions that put them at risk.
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