World Politics - Page 21

December 30, 2024

Court issues arrest warrant for South Korea's President Yoon

A South Korean court issues arrest warrant for sitting President Yoon Suk Yeol over his decision in December to impose martial law over the nation.

December 27, 2024

South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting President Han

President Yoon Suk Yeol off set political crisis in South Korea after imposing martial law. The country's National Assembly has voted to impeach President Han Duck-soo.

December 25, 2024

Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican at noon local time.

December 20, 2024

US says it killed ISIS leader in Syria in 'targeted' airstrike

The U.S. military killed ISIS leader Abu Yusif and another member in an airstrike conducted in Syria on Thursday, U.S. Central Command said.

December 20, 2024

Justin Trudeau looks set to lose power after key ally vows to topple him

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks set to lose power next year after NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government.

December 18, 2024

French high court upholds ex-president's corruption conviction

A Court of Cassation decision upheld the corruption conviction of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who now faces a year in prison.

December 16, 2024

Canadian Finance Minister resigns as Trudeau government's popularity flounders

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation from Justin Trudeau's Cabinet on Monday, a powerful blow to the Liberal Prime Minister's hold on the government.

December 16, 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses no-confidence vote, election called for early next year

In November, Scholz's government collapsed after the Free Democrat Party quit over the country's debt. An early election to replace Scholz will occur on Feb. 23 following Monday's no-confidence vote.

December 14, 2024

To win without war, State Department reform is necessary

The US must take a comprehensive approach to foreign policy that prioritizes persuading and empowering the people of other nations.

December 14, 2024

South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach president over martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration earlier this month.