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South Korean president lifts martial law after lawmakers reject move

December 3, 2024

South Korean president lifts martial law after lawmakers reject move

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reportedly lifted a martial law declaration after lawmakers rejected the move hours after it was announced.

South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party

December 3, 2024

South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday and accused the opposition party of taking the parliamentary process hostage with "anti-state" activities.

Protesters enter South Korean parliament after martial law declared

December 3, 2024

Protesters enter South Korean parliament after martial law declared

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the South Korean parliament Tuesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. (Associated Press)

Largest gold deposit in the world worth $83 billion found in China

December 1, 2024

Largest gold deposit in the world worth $83 billion found in China

A discovery of gold reserves, estimated to be worth $83 billion, was made in China last month. China is the world's largest gold producer, Reuters reports.

Flight passengers visiting this vacation spot will have to pay a fee just to leave the islands

November 29, 2024

Flight passengers visiting this vacation spot will have to pay a fee just to leave the islands

The Maldives has implemented a departure tax charging tourists on their flights out of airports on the islands, and will be increasing other tourist taxes beginning in January.

China releases 3 'wrongfully detained' Americans, White House says

November 27, 2024

China releases 3 'wrongfully detained' Americans, White House says

China is releasing three Americans who were "wrongfully detained," a National Security Council spokesperson says.

6 dead as protests erupt in Pakistan over jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan

November 26, 2024

6 dead as protests erupt in Pakistan over jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Six people were killed as protests supporting imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan escalated in Islamabad on Tuesday, authorities say.

Philippine vice president makes public assassination threat against country's president

November 23, 2024

Philippine vice president makes public assassination threat against country's president

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said she has contracted a hired killer to assassinate her country's president in a bizarre public threat made amid worsening political divisions.

US citizen among 4 dead in Laos after suspected alcohol poisoning

November 21, 2024

US citizen among 4 dead in Laos after suspected alcohol poisoning

Four people have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos after officials said that multiple people had been sickened in town popular with backpackers.

45 pro-democracy Hong Kong activists sentenced to up to 10 years in prison under China-backed law

November 19, 2024

45 pro-democracy Hong Kong activists sentenced to up to 10 years in prison under China-backed law

Western countries are outraged after Hong Kong used a Chinese national security law to sentence 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison.