South Korea's opposition party Monday urged the country's Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, saying delays were "irresponsible" and causing social unrest. Any further delay would be abnormal and irresponsible."
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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured large parts of Goma, including its airport, intensifying the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo. The battle left many dead and displaced, with international calls for a ceasefire. Rwanda denies backing M23, while accusations from the UN suggest up to 4,000 Rwandan forces are involved. Pope Francis has urged for peace, and analysts warn that securing a rebel withdrawal may prove more difficult than in previous clashes.
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In 1815, Mount Tambora's eruption caused a 'year without a summer.' Scientists warn of a high probability of another massive eruption this century, which could severely affect global food supplies and trigger economic losses. Preparedness for potential fallout is crucial as climate change might increase volcanic activity and amplify the impacts of such eruptions.
North Korea conducted a cruise missile test and vowed a strong response to US-South Korea military drills, calling them provocative. Kim Jong Un observed the test and emphasized strengthening war deterrence. Despite Trump's intentions to rekindle diplomacy with Kim, North Korea's stance and US-South Korea's military activities complicate prospects for renewed talks.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation after Hamas returned the wrong body in a hostage deal, violating the ceasefire agreement. The Bibas family has become a symbol of the crisis, with Hamas claiming Israeli airstrikes killed them, while Israel says they were executed. The ceasefire’s future is uncertain, as more hostages and bodies are set for release. Rising tensions and US-backed proposals further complicate the situation.
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Bulgaria's parliament on Thursday voted to approve a conservatives-led coalition government, formed in a bid to end the EU nation's prolonged political crisis. "After four years of political crisis in Bulgaria, some government just had to be formed," he said, adding that this does not mean that the political crisis is over. ros-ds/jza/yad