South Korea’s defence minister resigns over martial law crisis
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol has accepted the resignation of the country’s Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun and nominated the country’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Choi…
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Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International has released a damning report accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip. The report, titled ‘You Feel Like…
South Korean opposition submits impeachment bill for President Yoon
Opposition parties have submitted an impeachment motion against South Korea‘s President Yoon Suk-yeol over his declaration of martial law. Six opposition parties lodged the bill…
No grounds for Russia-Ukraine talks at present: Kremlin spokesman
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated in an interview, ” Indeed, the emirate (Qatar) is playing a very active role in mediation efforts on…
France’s Macron, Saudi crown prince sign strategic partnership, call for Lebanon elections
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership on Monday aimed at deepening bilateral ties and de-escalating conflict…
South Korea President declares martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in an unannounced late-night address broadcast live on YTN television, claiming he would eradicate…
Vietnam court upholds tycoon’s death sentence for $12bn bank fraud
A Vietnamese court has rejected a real estate tycoon’s appeal, upholding the death sentence handed down for the embezzlement of $12bn. The court in Ho…
US President Biden pardons son Hunter despite pledge not to
United States President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for his firearms and tax convictions despite previously pledging not to use his presidential authority…
Australian police arrest 13 in largest cocaine bust in country’s history
Australian police have arrested 13 people in what authorities described as the largest-ever cocaine bust in the country’s history. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said…
Ex-defence minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing
Israel’s former defence minister Moshe Yaalon on Saturday accused the Israeli army of ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip, sparking an outcry in the country….