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South Korean President Yoon to Attend Impeachment Hearing Yoon Suk-yeol is set to attend the Constitutional Court hearing on his impeachment trial while facing allegations of insurrection. President Yoon Suk-yeol’s defense team confirms his presence at the impeachment hearing.The Constitutional Court will decide on the impeachment motion passed in December.Yoon faces allegations of orchestrating an insurrection following his arrest Sunday. South Korean President Yoon to Attend Impeachment Hearing Introduction to Yoon’s Impeachment Trial South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol finds himself at the center of a pivotal legal and political battle following his impeachment motion passed by the National Assembly in…
Japanese PM Acknowledges Trump’s Presidency Amid Landmark Inaugural Events Prime Minister Ishiba emphasizes Japan-US ties while Foreign Minister Iwaya makes history attending Trump’s inauguration ceremony. Japanese PM Ishiba congratulates Trump on his inauguration as US President.Foreign Minister Iwaya makes history attending a US presidential inauguration.Ishiba highlights Japan-US partnership in an Indo-Pacific context.Elon Musk to play a key role in the Trump administration. PM Ishiba Congratulates President Trump Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 45th President of the United States. The announcement was made through a post on X (formerly known…
North Korean Troops Reportedly Deployed in Kursk, Russia Ukraine’s military claims substantial deployment of trained North Korean troops in western Russia amid ongoing conflict. Ukraine Commander-in-Chief reports 11,000-12,000 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region.Trained North Korean troops participate in Russian offensives during ongoing border clash with Ukraine.Ukraine claims nearly half of the deployed North Korean forces have been incapacitated.The Ukrainian military highlights cases of Russian use of prohibited chemical ammunition. Deployment of North Korean Troops in Kursk Ukraine’s military Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has revealed that a significant contingent of North Korean soldiers has been mobilized to support Russian forces…
Davos 2025 Forum Begins with Trump Set to Join Virtually Global leaders convene for the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, discussing critical global economic and political issues. World Economic Forum 2025 opens in Davos with 3,000 global leaders participating.US President Donald Trump is scheduled to participate remotely on Thursday.Key discussions include global trade, climate change, and Ukraine’s situation.Ukrainian President Zelenskyy aims to secure ongoing support for Ukraine.Over 200 sessions will cover topics such as AI, global risks, and economic policies. Introduction to Davos 2025 The World Economic Forum (WEF) convened its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, bringing together over 3,000…
Japan and Australia to Enhance Regional Cooperation with US Japan and Australia to collaborate with the US and like-minded nations for a free and open Indo-Pacific. Japan and Australia aim to bolster ties with the US for an open Indo-Pacific.Meetings focus on multilayered security, economy, and Quad cooperation.Commitments to cybersecurity and people-to-people exchanges confirmed during bilateral talks. Japan and Australia have opted to strengthen their regional cooperation efforts in collaboration with the United States and other like-minded countries, aiming to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. This decision was detailed following a bilateral meeting between Japan’s Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi…
TikTok Service Expected to Resume in US Following Legal Updates TikTok’s service in the US is set to resume after President Trump’s executive action provides temporary clarity for the app’s operation. TikTok announces its US services are being restored after a temporary suspension.President Trump plans executive order delaying enforcement of a ban.Legal adjustments will allow US companies to support TikTok’s operations.Trump suggests a joint venture with 50% US ownership as a future solution.TikTok confirms its intention to work towards a long-term arrangement. TikTok Service in the US: Updates and Clarity TikTok’s tumultuous status in the United States faced another significant…
China’s Country Garden Anticipates Creditor Agreement Next Month A Hong Kong court has postponed Country Garden’s liquidation decision; the real estate company aims for creditor agreement by late May. Country Garden is working to resolve financial distress and debt.A Hong Kong court postponed a liquidation hearing until late May.The property giant is negotiating with creditors for a restructuring plan. China’s real estate industry, already reeling from significant financial turmoil, faces yet another critical moment as Country Garden, one of the nation’s largest property developers, attempts to stabilize its finances amidst overwhelming debt. The company, which defaulted on debtamounting to approximately…
Trump Announces Immigration Policies Before Inauguration President-elect Trump outlines aggressive immigration measures set to begin on his first day in office amid a historic Capitol ceremony. President-elect Donald Trump plans to implement stringent immigration policies on his first day in office.Trump emphasizes the unparalleled nature of his proposed border security measures.The inauguration ceremony will take place indoors due to adverse weather conditions.Trump also intends to survey wildfire-damaged areas in California later in the week. Trump Announces Immigration Policies Before Inauguration On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing strict immigration policies, marking a key…
Hostages Released Amid Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Three Israeli women are released as a fragile six-week ceasefire begins between Israel and Hamas, amidst ongoing negotiations. Three Israeli women hostages were released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire deal.The six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began after delays.Talks will continue to aim for a permanent truce and reconstruction.Israel is set to release Palestinian prisoners during this period.Massive casualties reported from Gaza during the prolonged conflict. Hostages Released Amid Israel-Hamas Ceasefire The conflict between Israel and Hamas took a significant turn on Sunday as three Israeli women were released by the Islamic…
ASEAN to Deploy Special Envoy to Address Myanmar Crisis ASEAN foreign ministers focus on ending violence in Myanmar and ensuring a transition to civilian rule. ASEAN foreign ministers convened to address Myanmar’s crisis.Discussions centered on ending violence and transition to civilian rule.A special envoy will visit Myanmar to ensure the five-point consensus implementation. ASEAN to Deploy Special Envoy to Address Myanmar Crisis The ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar remains a pressing concern for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). After a two-day meeting on the Malaysian island of Langkawi, ASEAN foreign ministers took steps to address the…