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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In a bold move yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country trading with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran in response to its violent crackdown on nationwide protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a 25 per cent tariff on all […]
Continue ReadingCzech President Petr Pavel formally appointed a new government on Monday, ushering Andrej Babiš back into the role of prime minister following his victory in the October parliamentary elections. Babiš, a 71-year-old billionaire and leader of the populist ANO party, returns to power after spending four years in opposition. His comeback marks a significant shift […]
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US President Donald Trump revealed yesterday that he is considering a major deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. “They wanna buy a lot of jets,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “I’m looking at that. They’ve asked me to look at it. They want to buy […]
Continue ReadingIn a historic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire in Gaza and execute a large-scale hostage-prisoner swap. The Trump-brokered deal, long in the making, offers a rare moment of hope after nearly two years of bloodshed, fear, and humanitarian crisis. The deal—set to be officially signed in Egypt—includes the […]
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In a dramatic escalation of his controversial immigration crackdown, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly called for the jailing of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration operations. The statement came just one day after 200 armed troops from Texas arrived in Illinois, […]
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In a night marked by unrelenting violence, Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli forces launched dozens of airstrikes and artillery assaults on Gaza City—even after a ceasefire appeal was publicly supported by U.S. President Donald Trump. “It was a very violent night,” said Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for the Gaza civil defence force, which operates […]
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