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December 4, 2024 9:06 PM

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South Korean opposition move motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

In South Korea, the lawmakers of the opposition coalition today moved a motion in the Parliament to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after his shocking imposition of martial law that brought thousands of protesters to the streets. President Yoon declared martial law yesterday, leading to widespread c...

December 4, 2024 1:23 PM

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Scottish Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for ‘Alter-Altar’ exhibition

Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur has won the prestigious Turner Prize, a major UK contemporary art award, as it celebrated its 40th anniversary. Kaur was recognised for her exhibition Alter-Altar, which features a unique installation of a Ford Escort car decorated with a giant doily. The announcement wa...

December 4, 2024 1:46 PM

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Israel warns of expanding attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses

Israel has warned that it would expand its attacks to target Lebanon if the fragile truce with Hezbollah collapses. The warning comes after Hezbollah fired two mortars at a disputed border area on Monday, accusing Israel of violating the truce. In response, Israel launched airstrikes on over 20 site...

December 4, 2024 8:49 AM

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UK MPs raise concern over ethnic cleansing of Hindus in Bangladesh

UK MPs have raised concern over the ethnic cleansing of Hindus in Bangladesh. An urgent issue was tabled in the House of Commons in the UK's parliament over the worrisome situation in Bangladesh. Conservative MP Priti Patel called the situation in Bangladesh deeply concerning. Referring to the surge...

December 4, 2024 8:26 AM

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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Namibia’s first female President

In Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) party has won the country’s eighth presidential election, becoming its first female president. The electoral commission announced that she secured more than 57 per cent of the votes, while her closest ri...

December 4, 2024 7:22 AM

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South Korean President lifts emergency martial law after fierce backlash

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has announced the lifting of emergency martial law after the National Assembly voted to end it, following fierce backlash from lawmakers across the political spectrum. His Cabinet approved a motion to terminate martial law approximately six hours after the surpri...

December 3, 2024 8:46 PM

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South Korea declares emergency martial law to eliminate anti-state elements

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared "emergency martial law" calling it a necessary measure to protect the country from North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements. Announcing a surprise late-night television address, Yoon accused the opposition parties of underm...

December 3, 2024 8:28 PM

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Sri Lanka amends  Act to felicitate new nominations for Local body elections

In Sri Lanka, the cabinet has approved amending the Local Government Act to allow fresh nominations to be called for the Local Government Election. Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told the media today that cabinet approval was granted to cancel the nominations that were received in ...