South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday said he would lift martial law just hours after he imposed it, in a brief and confusing episode in which he blasted the opposition as “anti-state forces” threatening the country’s democracy. The unexpected move from Yoon — the first time martial law had been declared in South […]
Month: December 2024
Opposition Demands South Korean President Step Down Over ‘Insurrection’
South Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday demanded President Yoon Suk Yeol step down, accusing him of insurrection after he attempted to impose martial law. “Even if martial law is lifted, it is impossible to avoid insurrection charges,” Democratic Party floor leader Park Chan-dae said in a statement, adding: “He must step down”.
1 Killed, Several Injured In Two-Car Collision On Dwarka Expressway
In a tragic accident, one person died and several injured after two cars caught fire after colliding with each other on the Dwarka Expressway, Delhi Fire Service said on Wednesday. All the injured have been admitted to the hospital and are currently undergoing treatment, said Delhi Fire Service. Earlier on December 2, a bike rider […]
US imposes sanctions on 35 entities, vessels for transporting Iranian oils
<p> Washington, Dec 4 (PTI): The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels, including two from India, for transporting Iranian oil to other countries. The two India-based entities are Vision Ship Management LLP that manages and operates the PHONIX, and Tightship Shipping Management (OPC) Private Limited.</p><p> Entities and vessels from the […]
“Openly Flaunting”: Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Aiding Rebel Group In Syria
Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday accused Ukrainian intelligence services of aiding rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government, saying some fighters were “openly flaunting” the association. Rebels fighting with Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) “have not only not concealed the fact that they are supported by Ukraine, but they are also […]