In a historic move, suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained by law enforcement officials, marking the first time a sitting president in the country has faced such action. The detention follows criminal investigations into Yoon’s declaration of martial law last December, as reported by the nation’s
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Lebanon elects President after years of deadlock
Lebanon's parliament has elected the country's army chief as president, ending a power vacuum that has lasted more than two years.Joseph Aoun's candidacy for the mainly ceremonial role - which is reserved for a Maronite Christian under a sectarian power-sharing system - was backed by several key political parties, as
Lee Kinyanjui discloses Ksh. 471 Million net worth
Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary (CS) nominee Lee Kinyanjui has revealed his net worth stands at Ksh. 471 million. The former Nakuru Governor made this disclosure during his vetting session before the National Assembly's Committee on Appointments on Tuesday. Kinyanjui outlined that his assets comprise shares in family businesses valued
Ukrainian troops capture two North Korean soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on January 11 that Ukrainian forces have captured two North Korean soldiers as prisoners of war (POWs) in Russia's Kursk Oblast. In a Telegram post, Zelensky described the operation as challenging, noting, "Usually, Russia and other North Korean military personnel finish off their wounded and
Investigators seek arrest warrant extension for impeached President Yoon
South Korean investigators are moving to extend the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, following a failed attempt to execute the warrant last Friday. An official announced on Monday that the anti-graft agency has requested police assistance to carry out the arrest. The situation escalated during the previous attempt
China reports increase in Human Metapneumovirus cases
China is currently facing a rise in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness that produces flu-like symptoms. Health officials have reassured the public that this surge is seasonal and does not indicate an epidemic. Although hospitals are experiencing increased patient loads, HMPV is usually mild, posing greater risks
South Korean authorities halt President Yoon Suk-yeol after standoff
South Korean authorities have suspended their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol following an hours-long standoff with his security team at his residence in central Seoul. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) announced on Friday that it was forced to halt its efforts to detain Yoon over
South Korean court Issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon
A South Korean court has made history by issuing an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time authorities have sought to arrest a sitting president. The Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant on December 31, 2024, following a request from the Joint Investigation Headquarters, which
179 feared dead in worst South Korean plane crash in decades
A devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has resulted in at least 179 fatalities, according to the country's fire service. The aircraft, operated by Jeju Air, was carrying 181 individuals, including 175 passengers and six crew members, returning from Bangkok, Thailand. So far only two crew
Prosecutors say suspended South Korean President Yoon ordered use of force
South Korean prosecutors have accused suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol of authorizing the military to use force, including potentially firing weapons, to enter parliament during his failed attempt to impose martial law. This allegation comes from a report shared with the media, detailing Yoon's actions during the political turmoil that