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Today In The World 2026-04-23

Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousands The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, will face trial at the international criminal court (ICC) after judges unanimously confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his “war on drugs”. Pre-trial judges concluded on Thursday that there were substantial grounds to believe Duterte was responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder in relation to anti-drugs crackdowns that led to the killing of thousands of people. It is alleged […]

Today In The World 2026-04-22

Iran’s Hormuz Gambit: Why Tehran Is Doubling Down Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized two container ships Wednesday and fired on a third in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a dangerous escalation that underscores how the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is unraveling in real-time. The attacks began at dawn. First, a container ship crossing the strait was approached by an IRGC gunboat. No warning was issued before the Iranian forces opened fire, causing “heavy damage to the bridge,” according to the British maritime agency tracking the incident. Two more ships came under attack within hours. The Guard later acknowledged the seizures, […]

Today In The World 2026-04-20

Polymarket’s War: How Prediction Markets Became a Frontline in the Iran Conflict In the 26 days since US-Israel strikes began against Iran, a small prediction market platform has become one of the most consequential — and controversial — windows into the conflict. Polymarket, which allows users to bet on real-world events, has seen trading volumes surge as observers wager on questions like: When will the next strike occur? Will Hormuz be closed? Will there be a ceasefire by month’s end? The platform is now in talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation. But with that growth comes […]