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'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in

'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in

Yoon Suk-Yeol remains in detention and is refusing to talk to investigators.
Fri Jan 17 2025
South Korea investigators to file request to extend President Yoon's detention

South Korea investigators to file request to extend President Yoon's detention

Investigators must request court approval for a detention warrant to hold Yoon Suk-Yeol in custody for up to 20 more days.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Bird feathers, blood found in both engines of crashed jet in South Korea, source says

Bird feathers, blood found in both engines of crashed jet in South Korea, source says

Two minutes before the pilot declared the Mayday emergency call, air traffic control had urged caution due to "bird activity" in the area.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Detained South Korea's Yoon will not attend questioning, lawyer says

Detained South Korea's Yoon will not attend questioning, lawyer says

Yoon's refusal to cooperate with investigators comes as the Constitutional Court is due to hold a second hearing in his impeachment trial.
Thu Jan 16 2025
South Korean President Yoon's political implosion from martial law to arrest

South Korean President Yoon's political implosion from martial law to arrest

Here are key events from martial law to impeachment and arrest of Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Thu Jan 16 2025
South Korean investigators question arrested President Yoon in insurrection probe

South Korean investigators question arrested President Yoon in insurrection probe

Yoon Suk-Yeol is refusing to talk and has not agreed to have interviews with investigators recorded on video, a CIO official said.
Wed Jan 15 2025
South Korea's Yoon: Embittered survivor becomes first sitting president arrested

South Korea's Yoon: Embittered survivor becomes first sitting president arrested

Yoon Suk-Yeol's political fate is in the hands of the Constitutional Court as his legal perils mount.
Wed Jan 15 2025
South Korean investigators arrest impeached President Yoon

South Korean investigators arrest impeached President Yoon

A motorcade was seen leaving the gates of his hillside residence where Yoon has been holed up for weeks.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend

Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend

If Yoon Suk-Yeol decides not to attend the next trial proceedings, it will start with his legal team representing him.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Trial of South Korea's impeached President Yoon set to begin

Trial of South Korea's impeached President Yoon set to begin

The Constitutional Court must decide within 180 days whether to remove Yoon Suk-Yeol from office or restore his presidential powers.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Jeju Air 'black box' data missing from last 4 minutes before crash, South Korea ministry says

Jeju Air 'black box' data missing from last 4 minutes before crash, South Korea ministry says

The voice recorder was initially analysed in South Korea, and, when data was found to be missing, sent to a U.S. National Transportation Safety Board laboratory.
Sat Jan 11 2025
South Korea jet crash puts fast-growing Jeju Air's safety under scrutiny

South Korea jet crash puts fast-growing Jeju Air's safety under scrutiny

Despite Jeju Air's claim of compliance, the airline has faced regulatory penalties for aviation law breaches.
Sat Jan 11 2025
South Korea presidential security chief warns against violent attempt to arrest Yoon

South Korea presidential security chief warns against violent attempt to arrest Yoon

Park Chong-jun, head of the Presidential Security Service, is himself under investigation for obstructing official duty.
Fri Jan 10 2025
As South Korea Korea's impeached president Yoon awaits fate, his party sees signs of revival

As South Korea Korea's impeached president Yoon awaits fate, his party sees signs of revival

The botched attempt to arrest Yoon Suk-Yeol are giving oxygen to his backers and reviving support for his troubled party.
Thu Jan 09 2025
South Korea's Yoon faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound

South Korea's Yoon faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound

A top investigator vows to do whatever it takes to break a security blockade and take in the impeached leader.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.
Sat Jan 18 2025
AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025

AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025

#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

The US is set to roll out strict export controls on advanced AI chips. National AI Office Head Sam Majid says the impact on Malaysia will remain minimal for now.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market

AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market

Apple has been dethroned as China’s top smartphone seller, plunging 17% in 2024. Local brands Vivo and Huawei have overtaken the tech giant, bringing it now to 3rd place.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

AWANI Tonight: Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to record a message in Chinese to reassure tourists of their safety.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. & China

AWANI Tonight: M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. & China

Malaysia will continue its approach in engaging both the U.S. and China. PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the U.S. remains the largest source of foreign direct investment for the country.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel says

Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel says

If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14 years jail term in land graft case

Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14 years jail term in land graft case

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Fri Jan 17 2025
'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in

'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in

Yoon Suk-Yeol remains in detention and is refusing to talk to investigators.
Fri Jan 17 2025