Mirziyoyev in Tokyo: Uzbekistan–Japan ties strengthen
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Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside the Seoul Detention Centre, protesting his arrest ahead of a crucial impeachment trial. Yoon, the first sitting president to be detained, faces a court ruling that could determine his political future.
Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside the Seoul Detention Centre, waving signs and chanting in protest of his arrest. Yoon, the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, was taken into custody after refusing to cooperate with investigators.
He was expected to spend the night in a solitary cell following his arrest. His refusal to cooperate with the ongoing investigation comes at a crucial time, as the Constitutional Court is set to hold a second hearing in his impeachment trial. The court’s ruling will determine whether Yoon will be permanently removed from office or reinstated with his presidential powers.
South Korea is grappling with its worst political crisis in decades, triggered by Yoon's brief attempt to impose martial law. The proposal was voted down by parliament, but the attempt has deepened the political unrest, intensifying the country’s ongoing turmoil.
Ukraine has welcomed the European Union’s decision to provide €90 billion in support over the next two years, calling it a vital lifeline even as the bloc failed to reach agreement on using frozen Russian assets to finance the aid.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that attempts to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine are being undermined by Russia’s continued refusal to engage meaningfully in negotiations.
Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrough in efforts to normalise relations between the long-time rivals.
A rare pair of bright-green Nike “Grinch” sneakers worn and signed by the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant have gone on public display in Beverly Hills, ahead of an auction that could set a new record for sports memorabilia.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address from the White House in which he sought to highlight what he described as his administration’s achievements while laying the groundwork for his plans for the year ahead and beyond, on Wednesday (18 December).
U.S. intelligence sources indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin still intends to take control of all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe that once belonged to the Soviet Union. These assessments contradict Putin’s repeated claims that he poses no threat to Europe.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
The foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand have told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that they are willing to pursue a ceasefire, as tensions flared along parts of the two countries’ shared border.
The Conservative Party says it would cut funding for green energy projects and redirect the money into defence, arguing the UK needs to be ready for war.
The European Union is facing mounting political pressure over its ability to keep Russian sovereign assets frozen, as internal divisions, leadership changes and war fatigue reshape decision-making across the bloc.
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