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South Korea's former president Moon Jae-in faces bribery charges

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been formally charged with bribery, according to prosecutors. Moon, who served from 2017 to 2022 as a member of the centre-left Democratic Party, is accused of appointing a former lawmaker to a government-funded nonprofit organization in exchange for his......

Maldives enacts ban on Israeli passport holders in solidarity with Palestine

In a significant move reflecting solidarity with Palestine, the Maldives has amended its immigration laws to prohibit entry for Israeli passport holders. This decision was formalized by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, following its approval by the People’s Majlis, the country’s unicameral......

Lee Jae-myung: South Korea’s Leading Presidential Candidate Amid Controversy

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's opposition, is expected to step down this week to secure the Democratic Party's nomination. A former child laborer who became a lawyer, Lee is a popular yet polarizing figure. He leads in the polls with 34% support, far ahead of his competitors. After......

South Korea’s opposition criticizes delay in Yoon impeachment ruling as irresponsible

SEOUL, March 17 – South Korea's opposition Democratic Party has called on the Constitutional Court to promptly rule on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, arguing that the prolonged deliberation is exacerbating national division and is an act of irresponsibility. As the eight-member......

German election shifts political landscape as CDU leads and AfD surges to second place

The Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) conservative alliance has emerged victorious in Germany's parliamentary elections, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieving a historic second-place finish. According to preliminary results from public broadcasters ARD......

Democratic party seeks renewal with new leadership

In an effort to rejuvenate its political strategy following a significant defeat in the recent U.S. general elections, the Democratic Party has elected Ken Martin from Minnesota as its new leader. Martin, who previously led the Democratic Party in Minnesota, steps into the role, succeeding Jaime Harrison,......

South Korean prosecutors charge impeached president Yoon for insurrection

South Korean prosecutors have indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of leading an insurrection, following his brief declaration of martial law on December 3. The indictment stems from his actions, which the prosecution claims amounted to an attempt to incite political upheaval. A spokesperson......

South Korean Crisis Deepens as President Yoon Defies Arrest Amid Mass Protests

Thousands of South Korean citizens defied harsh winter conditions on Sunday to participate in demonstrations both supporting and opposing President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces unprecedented legal challenges following his controversial attempt to declare martial law. The protests come at a critical moment,......

South Korea Faces Political Turmoil: Yoon Vows to Fight Arrest Over Martial Law

SEOUL, Jan 2 – South Korea's political landscape is at a crossroads as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an unprecedented arrest warrant following his controversial imposition of martial law last month. Despite mounting legal and political pressure, Yoon has declared his determination......