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South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol

An impeachment motion against Yoon passed 204-85, with three abstentions and eight invalid ballots, with all 300 lawmakers casting their ballots reports Asian Lite News The South Korea’s National Assembly voted on

December 14, 2024

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Martial Law: South Korea’s Chief Of Capital Defence Command Arrested

Lt. Gen. Lee Jin-woo, who had previously been placed under a travel ban, is accused of ordering the deployment of martial law troops to the National Assembly building after Yoon declared martial

December 14, 2024

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Nationwide Rallies For Impeachment Of South Korea’s Yoon

A second motion to impeach South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial law declaration has been reported to the National Assembly on Friday, with the nation reeling from Yoon’s

December 14, 2024

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Taiwan urges China to stop “provocative behaviour”

Taiwan Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo said Lai Ching-te’s recent visit to diplomatic allies was a common practice of Taiwan presidents…reports Asian Lite News Taiwan’s government on Wednesday urged China to stop

December 13, 2024

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‘Joy Bangla’ no longer Bangladesh’s national slogan

Yunus govt had appealed against 2020 HC ruling declaring ‘Joy Bangla’ national slogan. Bangladesh SC stays HC judgment, says it’s govt’s policy decision and judiciary can’t interfere…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh Supreme

December 13, 2024

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Court indicts Imran Khan, wife in Toshakhana case

Imran Khan continues to remain behind bars as he has other cases registered against him while Bushra Bibi remains out of prison…reports Asian Lite News A special court in Islamabad on Thursday

December 13, 2024

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At UN, India votes for Gaza ceasefire

Israel’s offensive has killed more than 44,800 Palestinians in Gaza, more than half of them women and children…reports Asian Lite News India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that

December 13, 2024

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Xi’s Grand Dream Faces Reality Check

Some Western leaders naively hope China can resolve conflicts, like Trump’s suggestion to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. This is unrealistic, given China’s close ties with Russia and its support for the

December 10, 2024

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China Stirs up Taiwan Strait

This incident follows a recent pattern of escalated manoeuvres by China around Taiwan, raising concerns over regional stability as Beijing continues to assert its claims over the island…reports Asian Lite News Taiwan’s

December 10, 2024

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PoJK Scraps Protest Law

PoJK Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq cited security concerns to be the only reason the prior permission clause was put in the ordinance. ..reports Asian Lite News After days of unrest in

December 10, 2024

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