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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

White House Welcomes Gallant Despite ICC Warrant

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity, recently visited the White House for a meeting with Brett McGurk, President Joe Biden’s Middle East envoy. This visit comes just weeks
December 12, 2024

South Korean Ex-Defense Minister Attempts Suicide in Custody

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has reportedly attempted suicide while in detention, as the country grapples with a political crisis triggered by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial martial law proposal. Kim, arrested on Sunday, is the first individual to be
December 11, 2024

Kenyan Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters

Tensions flared in Nairobi, Kenya, when police used tear gas to break up protests highlighting the increasing cases of femicide across the country. The demonstrations, led by activists and women’s rights groups, called for urgent action to address gender-based violence and protect
December 11, 2024

Queensland Lab Under Scrutiny for Missing Virus Samples

A biosecurity lapse in Queensland, Australia, has led to the disappearance of 323 vials containing dangerous virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus. The missing samples, initially stored at the Public Health Virology Laboratory, vanished following a freezer malfunction in 2021.
December 11, 2024

German AfD Leader Alice Weidel Demands Halt to Ukraine Aid

Alice Weidel, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) candidate for chancellor, has called for an immediate end to all German funding and arms supplies to Ukraine. In a pointed statement, Weidel argued that Germany’s involvement risks escalating the conflict and jeopardizing peace efforts.
December 10, 2024

Indonesia Pursues BRICS Membership to Boost Economic Goals

Indonesia has formally expressed its intention to join the BRICS group of emerging economies, a move aimed at advancing the domestic economic agenda of President Prabowo Subianto. The announcement marks the first major foreign policy initiative under Subianto’s administration Newly appointed Indonesian
December 10, 2024

EC Officially Declares John Mahama President -Elect

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has officially announced John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the president-elect following the 2024 general elections. The elections, held nationwide on Saturday, December 7, resulted in a significant victory
December 9, 2024
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