News & Insights Across Asia
Seoul is witnessing intense protests as supporters and opponents of President Yoon Suk-yeol rally amid looming arrest deadlines and impeachment proceedings, heightening political tensions in the ROK.
Analysts suggest a resolution to South Korea’s deepening political crisis may not be easy, as impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol resists arrest over a failed martial law decree.
Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party, resigns following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, signaling a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape.
South Korea’s parliament impeaches President Yoon Suk-yeol amid celebrations. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo steps in as acting president, pledging to stabilize state affairs.
Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni of Tonga has resigned unexpectedly, announcing his decision ahead of an anticipated no-confidence vote, leaving the nation’s political future uncertain.
More than 100,000 demonstrators rallied across France to protest President Macron’s appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minister, accusing him of ignoring election results and bypassing the leftist bloc.
Peru’s Interior Minister Walter Ortiz resigns amid political unrest, adding to the nation’s growing governmental instability.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses the nation in a press briefing, calling for unity amid escalating political tensions and widespread protests.
Moscow residents recount a stressful and unpredictable day as the Wagner mercenary group’s rebellion ends abruptly. The city’s response highlights concerns over security and stability.
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Brazil’s National Congress, presidential palace, and Supreme Court, leading to violent clashes with military and police.
Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency amid escalating protests. Demonstrators stormed the prime minister’s office, clashing with police. Protesters plan to end their occupation of official buildings on July 14.
Protesters in Sri Lanka stormed the prime minister’s office after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country, intensifying the nation’s leadership and economic crisis.
On July 13, 2022, protesters stormed Sri Lanka’s national broadcaster SLRC, causing the channel to temporarily go off air amid escalating unrest across the nation.