Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said.

The arrest of the former Philippines President on alleged crimes against humanity marks a major turning point for the country.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday ramped up a burgeoning trade war with Canada, amplifying a focus on tariff increases that has sent financial markets reeling and business leaders ringing alarm bells about weakening consumer demand.