South Korean Police Raid President’s Office
The extraordinary drama saw troops and helicopters sent to parliament in an apparent — but failed — attempt to prevent lawmakers from voting down Yoon’s martial law declaration.
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Netanyahu Rejects Corruption Charges as ‘Ridiculous’
Netanyahu, who filed multiple requests to delay the proceedings based on the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.
CEO Killer Suspect: Golden Boy Who Soured on US Health System
The 26-year-old was arrested Monday and charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, a health insurance chief executive and father of two who was gunned down in Manhattan last week by someone who, evidence suggests, has endured his own debilitating health crises and grew angry with the privatized US medical system.
Nearly 10,000 Fleeing Sudan War to South Sudan a Day
Since April 2023 fighting between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions more, triggering what the UN calls one of the world’s worst displacement crises.
US Firms Up $6.2 Billion Micron Funding to Boost Chipmaking
The Micron investment helps bring development and production of advanced memory semiconductor technology to US shores, said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
War Monitor Says Israel Conducted 300 Strikes on Syria Since Assad’s Fall
Assad fled Syria as an Islamist-led rebel alliance swept into the capital Damascus, bringing to an end on Sunday to five decades of brutal rule by his clan.
Nearly 200 Dead in Haiti Massacre Over Witchcraft Allegations
The killings in the capital Port-au-Prince were overseen by a powerful gang leader convinced that his son’s illness was caused by followers of the religion, according to civil organization the Committee for Peace and Development (CPD).
Trial of Prime Minister Netanyahu Resumes in Tel Aviv
Netanyahu has repeatedly sought to delay his appearance in court, where he faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust in three separate cases.
South Korean President Banned from Leaving Country
Yoon sent special forces and helicopters to parliament on the night of December 3 before lawmakers forced him to rescind the order by rejecting his decree.
Tonga PM Abruptly Resigns Following Rift with King
Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni abruptly resigned on Monday, stepping down in the wake of a power struggle with the…
