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A South Korean court has extended the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, granting authorities additional time for a second arrest attempt amid heightened political tensions.
The joint investigation team plans to summon President Yoon Suk-yeol for questioning in a martial law probe, marking an unprecedented move in South Korea’s modern history.
South Korea’s parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, triggering nationwide celebrations and marking a historic moment as he becomes the third president to face such action.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly left Damascus for an unknown destination, according to senior army officers on Sunday.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will step back from state affairs ahead of his early departure, according to ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon. The announcement was made during a press conference with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, stirring speculation about internal government tensions and the future of Israel’s defense policies.
The Macao Special Administrative Region has set October 13 as the election date for its chief executive, according to an executive order published on Monday.
Commentators in Taiwan express concern over leader Lai Ching-te’s inaugural speech, criticizing it for overlooking historical and legal facts about Taiwan’s status.