Duterte arrested by ICC for anti-drug crackdown murders

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has arrested former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte on charges of murder as a crime against humanity. This marks the first arrest of an Asian leader by the ICC. Duterte is being taken to the Netherlands after his arrest in the Philippines. He faces accusations related to his anti-drug crackdown during his presidency. The ICC, which handles serious international crimes, relies on state cooperation for arrests. It currently has 125 member states, with notable absences including the United States, Russia, and China.