In a daring move, investigators in South Korea scaled barbed wire and braved freezing temperatures to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces charges of insurrection following his failed attempt to impose martial law and subsequent impeachment by parliament. Despite being technically the president until a constitutional court ruling, Yoon was arrested after a standoff with his security team, with authorities using ladders and wirecutters to reach him. The arrest has deepened political divisions in the country, with supporters celebrating while opponents criticize the breakdown of the rule of law, highlighting the ongoing uncertainty in South Korea’s political landscape.
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Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia following US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presenting the offer to Russia. The US will restart intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine, aiming for enduring peace negotiations, while Russian responses remain awaited. The shift in America's approach to the conflict may involve Europe in the peace process, with potential further discussions and agreements on critical minerals deals between the...
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