South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of being “anti-state elements aiming to overthrow the government.” The announcement came amid ongoing disputes in parliament over a contentious budget bill. In a live televised address, Yoon said, “To protect South Korea’s liberal democracy from the threats of North…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, charging them with war crimes related to the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, where Israel is engaged with Hamas and Hezbollah, respectively. The ICC also announced that it had charged Mohammed Deif, the military…
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Modi stated, “I have been in regular communication with you regarding the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As I have previously…
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Resigns Amid Protests New Delhi: Following over a month of intense and deadly anti-government protests, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in power since 2009, resigned today and left the country. Army Chief General Waker-Us-Zaman announced that an interim government would be established. Reports indicate that the 76-year-old…
