Philippines asks top court to allow ICC drug war arrest of senator

14 Sept 14:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Philippine government has petitioned its Supreme Court to allow the arrest of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, former chief enforcer of ex-President Duterte's drug war, to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Dela Rosa, accused by the ICC of "crime against humanity of murder," disputes the warrant's legality, citing the Philippines' 2019 withdrawal from the tribunal, while the Solicitor-General argues withdrawal does not nullify cooperation obligations for proceedings already initiated.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.