- Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo hopes that the “Otso Diretso” slate to get the coveted Iloilo vote like what she accomplished in the 2016 vice presidential race. Robredo made her pitch for the eight opposition senatorial candidates during the launch of the Ahon Laylayan Coalition in Iloilo City in the hopes the Ilonggos would also support them.
- At least 21 police personnel from the Philippine National Police’s Police Security and Protection Group have been deployed to the Presidential Task Force on Media Security to ensure the safety of journalists leading to the May 13 midterm elections.
- The Philippine National Police has set up more than 4,500 assistance desks across the country in preparation of the exodus of people to and from urban areas for the long weekend during the Lenten season.
- US Attorney General William Barr faced questions on Capitol Hill regarding his handling on special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, when he plans to release the report and how he will handle the issue of redacted information.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli national election, securing a record fifth term in office despite running neck in neck with his challenger Benny Gantz.
- Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said electoral authorities should annul Istanbul’s local elections due to irregularities, notably over the appointment of ballot box officials, according to reports.
- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said the country was ready to receive international aid following a meeting in Caracas with the global Red Cross chief.
- Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko celebrated their Diamond anniversary, marking six decades of a marriage that helped modernize the monarchy.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rallying his nationalist base ahead of the world’s biggest election, which starts on Thursday, but has become tighter than anticipated just months ago, because of falling incomes for farmers and a lack of jobs.
- Scientists set to reveal first true image of black hole.
- Yesterday, former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, who was re-arrested last week, has addressed to the media, saying he was betrayed.
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