Philippines deports U.S. Marine who killed transgender woman

13 Sept 14:28 Key points summarised by AI

The Philippines deported U.S. Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton after President Rodrigo Duterte granted him an absolute pardon, following his 2014 conviction for killing transgender woman Jennifer Laude.
Pemberton departed on an American military aircraft and has been blacklisted, perpetually banning him from re-entering the Philippines.
The presidential pardon ignited widespread condemnation from activists, who called it a 'mockery of justice' and reignited debates over the U.S. military presence in the country.
Speculation linking Duterte's decision to securing access to U.S.-developed coronavirus vaccines emerged, though the Philippine health ministry later denied any such conditions.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.