South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol resisted arrest after his failed martial law decree led to his impeachment and suspension. Investigators halted their attempt at the presidential residence due to safety concerns. The arrest warrant for insurrection charges expires soon, prompting potential legal action and political instability.
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US President-elect Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden for lacking necessary resources to address California's wildfire crisis. Trump highlighted shortages in water supplies, financial inadequacies in FEMA, and pointed out the state's insufficient preparations under Governor Gavin Newsom. Firefighters are struggling due to resource constraints.
Congo's government will engage in peace talks with the M23 rebel group in Angola, marking a shift from its previous refusal for direct negotiations. The conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo has escalated significantly, causing massive displacement and humanitarian crises. Mediation efforts are ongoing amid international involvement.
Former presidents Obama, Clinton, and Bush will attend Donald Trump's inauguration but will not join the traditional luncheon. The tradition started in 1897, but deviations have occurred before. Trump, who did not attend Biden's inauguration, did not comment on the decline. Former first ladies, except Michelle Obama, are expected at the swearing-in ceremony.
Donald Trump granted clemency to over 1,500 individuals related to the January 6 Capitol riots, including violent offenders. On that day, rioters stormed the Capitol to halt the certification of Biden’s victory, resulting in injuries and deaths. Trump’s speeches incited the mob, leading to chaos and multiple instances of violence and destruction.
China is placing Tibetan children in boarding schools to enforce assimilation into the national mainstream, prioritizing Mandarin over Tibetan language and culture. This policy, endorsed by President Xi Jinping, is facing criticism for erasing Tibetan identity and causing psychological harm. Parents have limited choice, as village and private Tibetan schools are being shut down.
The Trump administration is moving to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian-born immigrant. They claim he provided false information on his green card application and omitted key job details. Khalil is also linked to a pro-Palestinian protest group. His lawyer argues this is a First Amendment issue. Khalil is currently detained in Louisiana.
In the Liam Payne case, a second individual, David Ezequiel Pereyra, has surrendered to Argentine police for allegedly supplying drugs to the singer before his fatal fall from a hotel balcony. This follows the arrest of a hotel waiter, with charges also placed against three others for manslaughter.
Hong Kong taxi drivers, known for their gruff demeanor and cash-only transactions, face pressure to modernize. Government initiatives aim to improve driver behavior and mandate digital payment systems and surveillance cameras by 2026. Many drivers resist these changes, citing concerns over constant monitoring and financial pressures in an increasingly expensive city.
In a significant departure, members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews have openly criticized the Israeli government's actions in Gaza. Thirty-six members expressed their concern over the loss of life and accused the government of encouraging violence against Palestinians. They mourned the Palestinian lives lost since the collapse of the truce on March 18.