Zaldy Co arrested in Germany, now in Czech Republic | The wRap

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

• Marcos: Zaldy Co stopped in Germany, returned to Czech Republic

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says Friday, April 17, fugitive and former lawmaker Zaldy Co was stopped at the German border and returned to the Czech Republic, where he remains in custody.

• Israel, Lebanon begin ceasefire; Trump says Iran may meet US this weekend

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect Thursday, April 16, but the pause in hostilities remains fragile.

• Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence, her lawyer says

Myanmar reduces the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi. Her lawyer says Friday, April 17, the sentence has been cut by one-sixth.

• From Manila to Coachella: KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza’s rise to stardom

Filipina performer and leader of global girl group KATSEYE Sophia Laforteza is among a growing number of artists proudly raising the Philippine flag on the international stage.

• Hev Abi’s label denies rapper’s illegal possession of firearms, drugs amid arrest

The label of Filipino rapper Hev Abi categorically denies the artist’s alleged illegal possession of drugs and firearms. Hev Abi and six other individuals were taken into police custody early morning of April 14. – Rappler.com