South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend his impeachment hearing due to safety concerns. His lawyer stated that the President is willing to appear once safety issues are addressed. Yoon previously resisted arrest after declaring, then quickly rescinding, martial law due to perceived 'anti-state activities' and North Korean threats.
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US President Donald Trump reiterated his policy on reciprocal tariffs to ensure fairness in trade, aiming to match or offset tariffs imposed on US goods by foreign nations. Trump emphasized that this approach would bring fairness and prosperity, urging other countries to treat US goods and businesses impartially.
US President Trump attributes the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to his efforts and expresses intentions to visit the Middle East eventually. Trump's Mideast envoy, Steve Witkoff, plans to travel to Gaza to monitor the implementation of the hostage deal.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticises senator Chuck Schumer for attributing the Delta Air Lines crash in Toronto to President Trump's FAA workforce cuts. Leavitt clarifies that Canadian air-traffic controllers managed the flight and defends Trump's efforts to hire skilled air-traffic controllers.
Four lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison, alleging the company's negligence in the Eaton fire during a severe windstorm. The fire caused significant damage and evacuations in Altadena. Attorneys argue the utility failed to de-energize power lines despite warnings. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is still investigating the fire's origin.
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