Last week’s crisis in South Korea, sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, raised global concerns due to South Korea’s strategic importance in US Indo-Pacific strategy and history of military interventions. Despite fears of political turmoil, South Korea’s democratic institutions effectively resolved the crisis through immediate protests, parliamentary action, and military compliance. Meanwhile, India is distancing itself from Russia by reducing defense ties and increasing cooperation with Western suppliers, signaling a shift in regional dynamics and India’s growing engagement in the Pacific security architecture.
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Police, NZ Customs seize more than 40,000 LSD tabs worth more than $1 million
Auckland police seized a record 40,800 tabs of LSD worth over $1 million during Operation Spin, which targeted the importation and supply of Class A drugs from the U.S. Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Sirl noted that this is the largest LSD seizure in New Zealand from a single individual. Want More Context? 🔎
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