
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president
Han Duck-soo became acting leader after President Yoon Suk-Yeol was impeached over his brief martial law declaration in December.
Mon Mar 24 2025

South Korea: Police on highest level of emergency duty for Yoon's impeachment ruling
Police will be placed under the highest level of emergency duty on the day of the Constitutional Court's ruling on Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, the acting chief said.
Fri Mar 14 2025

South Korean police prepare for 'worst-case scenarios' ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling
South Korea's Constitutional Court rules whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Mon Mar 10 2025

South Korea court cancels President Yoon's arrest warrant
The court says its ruling was based on the timing of the indictment that came after the initial detention period had expired.
Fri Mar 07 2025

South Korea's Yoon attends first trial hearing for insurrection
If convicted, Yoon Suk-Yeol could face years in prison for his martial law decree.
Thu Feb 20 2025

South Korea's parliament presses for Yoon's removal as impeachment trial winds down
The court is reviewing parliament's impeachment of Yoon and will decide whether to remove him from office permanently or reinstate.
Tue Feb 18 2025

South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree
If Yoon Suk-Yeol is removed from office, a presidential election will be held within 60 days.
Mon Jan 27 2025

Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law
Kim Yong-hyun says he wanted a broader military deployment but was overruled by President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Thu Jan 23 2025

South Korea's Yoon to attend impeachment trial for the first time
Yoon Suk-Yeol may get a chance to argue his case or answer questions over his short-lived bid to impose martial law.
Tue Jan 21 2025

South Korea's Yoon shuns questioning as security tightened after court rampage
Authorities says security was being beefed up at the Seoul Detention Centre where Yoon Suk-Yeol is being held as a pre-trial inmate.
Mon Jan 20 2025

Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea's detained President Yoon
Here's some facts about the facility and what is expected to unfold for the former prosecutor-turned-president.
Mon Jan 20 2025

'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
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

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
Here are key events from martial law to impeachment and arrest of Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Thu Jan 16 2025

Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at US border
Trump admin orders spy agencies to use satellites on US-Mexico border in crackdown on illegal immigration & drug cartels.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Musk says he will finish most of $1 trillion federal cost cuts within weeks
Elon Musk says he would finish most of the work to cut $1 trillion in federal spending when his tenure ends in as soon as 64 days.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US car buyers face higher prices, less choice under Trump's tariffs
Trump says tariffs will boost US production, but analysts warn theyll impact automakers' choices and raise costs for consumers.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Rohingya in Bangladesh face dire consequences if aid money drops, say UN agencies
UNHCR & IOM warn as they launch a joint appeal for food, education aid for Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence for eight years.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Malaysia’s EPF Spotlighted in WEF Longevity Economy Report as global model for retirement reform
Malaysia gains WEF 2025 spotlight for leading inclusive, tech-driven retirement reforms amid global ageing challenges.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Amendment to Education Act: Reduce student dropout rate, increase enrolment
MOE adds a rule holding parents accountable for ensuring kids complete primary and secondary education.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions
The Republican president, in an executive order, directed that Vice President JD Vance undertake the action.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US Defense Secretary reaffirms 'ironclad commitment' to the Philippines
Pete Hegseth, Marcos Jr. reaffirm strong US-Philippines ties, stressing peace amid China's growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Myanmar junta declares state of emergency in multiple regions following strong earthquake
Ruling military says will make inquiries on the situation quickly and conduct rescue operations along with providing humanitarian aid.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan called for restraint, saying the country stood on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict.
Fri Mar 28 2025