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
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
Yoon Suk-Yeol's political fate is in the hands of the Constitutional Court as his legal perils mount.
Wed Jan 15 2025
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
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
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
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
AWANI Tonight: 11th Feb 2025
#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi
- ASEAN reaffirms support for lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza
- Malaysia's score and ranking in the corruption index remain unchanged
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- ASEAN reaffirms support for lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza
- Malaysia's score and ranking in the corruption index remain unchanged
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Feb 11 2025
Where does the US get its steel and aluminum from?
Here's a summary of the key trade partners impacted by higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Trump suggests ending Gaza ceasefire if hostages not freed by Saturday
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire deal should be scrapped if all Israeli captives are not freed by Saturday. This comes after Hamas suspended more releases, accusing Israel of violating the deal.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back
The battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI escalated as the Tesla founder launched a USD97.4 bil bid for the startup’s asset, only for Altman to hit back with a counteroffer for X.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Malaysia’s score, ranking unchanged in global Corruption Index
Malaysia scored 50 points in the 2024 Global Corruption Perceptions Index, maintaining its 57th ranking among 180 countries.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region
Trump's plan touches on one of the most sensitive issues in the Arab-Israeli conflict, the right of Palestinians to return.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media
The exchange of MoUs reflects Malaysia and Turkiyes' commitment to deepening strategic, economic and cultural ties.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump's order curtailing US birthright citizenship blocked by third judge
The preliminary injunction that the judge issued creates an extra legal barrier preventing Donald Trump's order from taking effect.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Olympics - Trump order on transgender athletes clashes with international norms
The International Olympic Committee staunchly refuse to apply any universal rule for its Games.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws
Donald Trump encourages the US government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws.
Tue Feb 11 2025