South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. World 4 h ago
Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial over martial law A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, more than a month after he was arrested and indicted over his short-lived imposition of martial law. World 07 Mar, 2025
Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest. World 24 Feb, 2025
German federal election: Migration policies on the forefront The federal elections in Germany are scheduled for February 23, having been preponed seven months due to the collapse of the governing coalition in December 2024. A total of 630 members will be elected to the 21st Bundestag (German Parliament). Opinion 17 Feb, 2025
NC lawmaker Bajgain criticizes party leadership, calls for democratic reforms Nepali Congress lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain has strongly opposed the Nepali Congress leadership’s attempt to prevent its lawmakers from speaking or writing against party ministers. Talking to THT, Bajgain said members of Parliament are sovereign representatives of the people, not subordinates of the party. Nepal 27 Jan, 2025
What does the ceasefire agreement mean for Israel, Hamas and the wider Middle East? The latest war in Gaza was by far the worst, and it may not be the last. World 16 Jan, 2025
South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained in massive law-enforcement effort South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn’t have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence. Nepal 15 Jan, 2025
Canada's Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister Canada is a major exporter of oil and natural gas to the U.S., which also relies on its northern neighbor for steel, aluminum and automobiles. World 07 Jan, 2025
German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his insults The vice chancellor and economy minister, Robert Habeck, also warned Musk against getting involved in Germany's politics. World 06 Jan, 2025
South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country's acting president as strife deepens South Korea’s main opposition party submitted a motion on Thursday to impeach the country’s acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of rebellion charges against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3. World 26 Dec, 2024
Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's what to know Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government. World 13 Dec, 2024
Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law case South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law case, officials said, as police were trying to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. World 11 Dec, 2024
