South Korea Sentences Former President Yoon to Five Years Over Martial Law Fallout

South Korea Sentences Former President Yoon to Five Years Over Martial Law Fallout

In a landmark ruling on Friday, former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes connected to his controversial martial law declaration on December 3, 2024, and the ensuing political chaos. The sentencing marks the first of several high-profile verdicts facing Yoon, whose brief suspension […]

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UN Warns Gaza Cannot Wait: ‘Inhumane’ Conditions Demand Urgent Reconstruction

UN Warns Gaza Cannot Wait: ‘Inhumane’ Conditions Demand Urgent Reconstruction

The United Nations has sounded a stark warning over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for urgent reconstruction as Palestinians endure “inhumane” living conditions. This plea comes as a US-backed truce enters its second phase, offering a rare window for recovery. “I wouldn’t have imagined what I saw today, which is total destruction; not […]

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Trump Unveils Gaza Board of Peace, Ceasefire Tested, and Hope Hangs in the Balance

Trump Unveils Gaza Board of Peace, Ceasefire Tested, and Hope Hangs in the Balance

US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new Gaza “Board of Peace,” describing it as a major step in a US-backed effort to bring lasting stability to the war-torn territory. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump declared, “It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD […]

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New Japan–Philippines Defence Pact Strengthens Regional Unity as Tensions With China Grow

New Japan–Philippines Defence Pact Strengthens Regional Unity as Tensions With China Grow

The Philippines and Japan have taken a significant step toward deeper security cooperation by signing two major defence agreements in Manila, marking a stronger alliance amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. One of the key agreements — the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) — will allow both countries’ military forces to share supplies, logistics, […]

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Trump Clings to Greenland Ambitions Despite Tense White House Talks with Denmark

Trump Clings to Greenland Ambitions Despite Tense White House Talks with Denmark

A tense White House meeting yesterday between US and Danish officials did little to ease the growing friction over Greenland, as President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire to bring the Danish territory under American control. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary […]

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Venezuela Enters a “New Era” After Maduro Ouster, Says Interim President Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela Enters a “New Era” After Maduro Ouster, Says Interim President Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela is looking toward a “new era” of politics and reconciliation, according to interim President Delcy Rodriguez, following the dramatic ouster of former leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces on January 3. At her first press conference since Maduro’s capture, Rodriguez presented herself as a unifying figure, signaling hope for a more tolerant and inclusive […]

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Trump Makes Obscene Gesture at Michigan Factory Heckler as White House Defends His Reaction

Trump Makes Obscene Gesture at Michigan Factory Heckler as White House Defends His Reaction

US President Donald Trump found himself at the center of fresh controversy after a heated moment during a visit to an auto manufacturing plant in Michigan. A video that quickly spread across social media shows Trump reacting angrily to a heckler while touring a Ford F-150 factory in Detroit. Standing on an elevated walkway overlooking […]

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Qatar Warns Any US-Iran Escalation Could Be Catastrophic for the Region

Qatar Warns Any US-Iran Escalation Could Be Catastrophic for the Region

Qatar has issued a stark warning over rising tensions between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that any military escalation could have devastating consequences for the Middle East. The caution came after Washington hinted at potential strikes in response to Iran’s recent crackdown on nationwide protests. “We understand that any escalation… would have catastrophic results […]

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Costa Rica Thwarts Alleged Assassination Plot Against President Chaves Ahead of Elections

Costa Rica Thwarts Alleged Assassination Plot Against President Chaves Ahead of Elections

Costa Rica is grappling with a shocking security alert just days before its national elections. Authorities revealed yesterday that a plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves was uncovered, highlighting rising tensions as the Central American nation heads to the polls. Jorge Torres, head of the Directorate of Intelligence and National Security, confirmed that a “confidential […]

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Pakistan and Indonesia Edge Closer to Major Jets and Drones Defence Deal

Pakistan and Indonesia Edge Closer to Major Jets and Drones Defence Deal

Pakistan and Indonesia are reportedly moving closer to a landmark defence agreement, which could see the sale of combat jets and advanced drones to Jakarta, according to three security sources familiar with recent talks. The discussions took place in Islamabad between Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer […]

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