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South Korea: Top Court Begins President Yoon Sukyeol's Impeachment Review
The Constitutional Court in Seoul is starting deliberations on the impeachment case against President Yoon Sukyeol following his surprise, sudden and rather short-lived imposition of martial law earlier this month.
Dec 16, 2024
World
South Korean President Impeached Over Martial Law
Police estimated at least 200,000 people filled the streets of Seoul ahead of the vote.
Dec 15, 2024
World
South Korea: Opposition Pushes to Impeach Yoon Sukyeol, Defence Minister Resigns
According to the South Korean Yonhap news agency, the opposition is seeking a vote by Saturday (December 7).
Dec 05, 2024
Recent
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Declares Martial Law
Yoon accused the opposition of sympathising with North Korea and stated that the measure was necessary "to safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces."
Dec 04, 2024
Media
Israel’s Crackdown on Its Oldest Newspaper Sparks Concerns Over Press Freedom
Haaretz remains defiant, stating in its response that it "will not balk and will not morph into a government pamphlet".
Dec 03, 2024
World
Outgoing US President Joe Biden Pardons Son Convicted on Gun and Tax Charges
Hunter Biden told the Associated Press news agency in an emailed statement that he will never take for granted the relief granted to him, vowing to devote the life he has rebuilt "to helping those who are still sick and suffering."
Dec 02, 2024
World
China Suspends Top Military Official Miao Amid Graft Probes
Miao Hua, a senior official in China's top national defense body, is being investigated as China continues to probe its armed forces.
Nov 28, 2024
World
Four Security Personnel Killed as Imran Khan Supporters Clash With Police in Islamabad
Scores of people have been wounded in two days of clashes, including journalists who were attacked by Khan supporters, reports said.
Nov 26, 2024
Economy
US Prosecutors Pursue Divestment of Google Chrome; Trump Win Puts Question Mark on Trial
The new proposal marks the most significant government effort to curb the power of a technology company since two decades ago.
Nov 21, 2024
World
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Former Defence Minister Gallant
The arrest warrants turn Netanyahu and the others into internationally wanted suspects, but none of them is likely to come before the court soon.
Nov 21, 2024
Economy
Australian Parliament Introduces Law Banning Social Media for Under-16s
'We know some kids will find workarounds, but we're sending a message to social media companies to clean up their act,' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Nov 21, 2024
Economy
After Trump's Win, 'X-iters' Turn to Revive Former Twitter Project Bluesky
Among the reasons cited for departing the platform is the continued increase in negative content on the platform.
Nov 15, 2024
World
Donald Trumps Rewards Close Aides with Key Roles, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Get DOGE
Trump on Tuesday announced that billionaire Elon Musk will lead a new US "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)". DOGE is a reference to Musk's favourite cryptocurrency Dogecoin.
Nov 13, 2024
World
Botswana: President Masisi Concedes Defeat Ending BDP's 6 Decades in Power
Partial results showed the ruling party trailing in fourth place. The opposition UDC party is expected to win
Nov 01, 2024
World
Spain: Rescuers Search For Survivors, Bodies Following Deadliest Floods Since 1973
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who has called three days of national mourning, headed to the region on Thursday.
Oct 31, 2024
World
Japanese Group Wins Nobel Peace Prize For Work Toward ‘World Free of Nuclear Weapons’
The chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said the award was made as the “taboo against the use of nuclear weapons is under pressure”.
Oct 12, 2024
Culture
South Korea’s Han Kang Becomes the First Asian Woman to Win the Nobel Prize for Literature
Her novels often feature female protagonists feeling isolated or at odds with South Korea's rigid social norms.
Oct 10, 2024
World
Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun Win Nobel Prize in Medicine for Discovery of MicroRNA
The discovery of microRNA as "a tiny molecule that has opened a new field in gene regulation," the Nobel committee said.
Oct 07, 2024
World
Pakistan: Explosion at Karachi Airport, China says 'Terrorist Attack' Killed 2 Chinese Nationals
Reuters news agency reported that the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
Oct 07, 2024
Politics
Chennai: Police Detain 600 Striking Samsung Workers at Protest
The workers are asking for a wage increase, working days capped at eight hours, and recognition of the factory's main union, CITU.
Oct 02, 2024