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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
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Kenyans Debate President Ruto’s Tanzania Remarks

President William Ruto’s recent remarks praising Tanzania for surpassing Kenya as East Africa’s leading trading nation have sparked significant public debate. Speaking at the 25th East African Community (EAC) commemoration in Arusha, Ruto highlighted Tanzania’s remarkable trade growth while calling for enhanced
November 30, 2024
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‘ICC decision breaches its own foundational principles’

Irwin Cotler, a distinguished human rights advocate and former Canadian justice minister, addressed several pressing global issues. The conversation covered a range of topics, from the Iranian regime’s assassination threats against him to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) recent actions involving Israeli
November 29, 2024
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Biden Urges Caution on Trump’s Trade Strategy

President Joe Biden expressed concern over President-elect Donald Trump’s renewed threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Speaking on Thanksgiving, Biden called the move “counterproductive,” urging Trump to reconsider his approach. The proposed tariffs, aimed at forcing policy
November 29, 2024
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Landslides in Uganda Leave Over 100 Missing

 A serene evening turned tragic in eastern Uganda as landslides engulfed five villages, leaving behind a grim scene of loss and devastation. The disaster, fueled by days of relentless rain, has claimed 15 lives and left more than 100 people unaccounted for.
November 29, 2024
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BRICS Space Industry Conference Held in Moscow

The BRICS Space Industry Conference was held in Moscow on 26 November. More than 40 representatives of BRICS space agencies participated in a videoconference hosted by Glavkosmos. Roscosmos Director General Yury Borisov welcomed Conference participants, noting in his speech the benefits of
November 29, 2024
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Former Deputy Leader Survives Violence At Kenyan Funeral

Chaos erupted in Kiambu County, Kenya, during a funeral service on November 28, 2024, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was allegedly targeted in an attack. The incident escalates political tensions in the country as it approaches the 2027 general elections. According
November 29, 2024
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Starlink Launches Direct-to-Cell Service Worldwide

Starlink of SpaceX, a company owned by Elon Musk, has launched a new satellite communication service “direct-to-cell”. Through this technology, users will be able to connect their smartphones directly to Starlink’s satellites. This means that there will not be a need for
November 28, 2024
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Netanyahu Plans to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the International Criminal Court (ICC) of his intent to challenge the arrest warrants issued against him and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC’s move, which accuses the two Israeli officials of war crimes during recent
November 28, 2024
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France Ambiguous on ICC Warrant for Netanyahu

France has adopted a cautious stance regarding a potential International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, when pressed on the matter, stated that the ICC “deals with questions of immunity for certain leaders”
November 28, 2024
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