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South Korea Sentences Former President Yoon Life

In a landmark ruling, the South Korean judiciary has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for his role in orchestrating a political uprising linked to his abrupt 2024 military law announcement. The verdict marks one of the most severe
February 20, 2026

Ramaphosa Rejects Claims of White Persecution in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly denied allegations that white citizens in the country, particularly Afrikaners, are being persecuted. In a recent statement, he called such claims a “completely false narrative,” urging people to reject misinformation that could create unnecessary division.
March 26, 2025

Protests Erupt in Gaza Against Hamas Rule

In a rare public demonstration, crowds of Palestinians took to the streets in northern Gaza, voicing frustration over Hamas’s leadership and the ongoing conflict. The protests, which broke out in areas like Beit Lahia and the Jabalia refugee camp, saw people chanting
March 26, 2025

China Backs U.S.-Russia Talks for Ukraine Peace

China has expressed its support for the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Russia aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of building international consensus to establish lasting peace, signaling Beijing’s interest
March 26, 2025

Lavrov Claims Zelensky’s Influence Is Declining Amid Conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s influence is fading as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues. Lavrov claimed that Zelensky, once widely supported by Western nations, is now facing growing challenges, both domestically and internationally.
March 26, 2025

Putin Gifts Trump A Personalized Portrait

Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented a distinctive gift to his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump—a custom-made portrait of himself. The artwork, created by a prominent Russian artist, was given to Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, during his recent visit to Moscow. Witkoff
March 25, 2025

UNAIDS Director Urges Trump To Broker HIV Deal

The head of the U.N. AIDS agency,Winnie Byanyima, stated on Monday that the sudden loss of American funding has been “devastating” for HIV prevention efforts, potentially costing many lives among the world’s most vulnerable populations. In response to this crisis, she proposed
March 25, 2025

Putin and UAE Leader Discuss Global Stability

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held a telephone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, where they exchanged views on key international developments, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. The discussion reflected the ongoing efforts of both nations
March 24, 2025

Israeli Airstrike Kills Senior Hamas Leader in Gaza

A powerful airstrike carried out by Israeli forces has reportedly killed senior Hamas official Ismail Barhoum in southern Gaza. The strike targeted Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, an area that has seen intense fighting in recent months. Reports indicate that at least
March 24, 2025
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