Philippine gov’t working with Portugal for Zaldy Co return | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Marcos: Philippines working with Portugal for Zaldy Co return

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the government is working with Portugal to bring home Zaldy Co. He says Manila has placed a red notice before Interpol and is working with Portuguese officials.

• Duterte’s ICC detention could be lengthy, based on other detainees’ stays

One year into his detention at the International Criminal Court, former president Rodrigo Duterte could be kept away from the Philippines for several more years. Historically, the process for his fellow ICC detainees lasted five to eight years.

• As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say

An exclusive Reuters report says as many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded in the 10-day-old ​war with Iran. Two people familiar with the matter confirms this Tuesday, March 10.

• Lawsuit challenges US policy barring visas for social media researchers

A group of technology researchers files a lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of adopting an unconstitutional policy that targets foreign nationals studying disinformation and hate speech on social media with visa denials and deportation.

• Seoul to toughen security for massive BTS comeback concert

A free comeback concert by boy band BTS in central Seoul on March 21 is expected to draw up to ​260,000 people. Authorities plan to ‌deploy ⁠around 4,800 police officers and 3,400 officials to manage crowd flow, emergency response, and anti-terrorism measures. – Rappler.com