South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has called for collaboration with the government following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over a brief martial law attempt. Yoon's powers are suspended pending a Constitutional Court decision. Lee, a potential presidential successor, urged a swift ruling to minimize national disruption and proposed a joint council for policy cooperation.
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Intense fighting in Syria over two days has resulted in a death toll exceeding 1,000, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the 14-year conflict. Clashes between government forces and loyalists of ousted President Assad led to significant civilian casualties and mass displacement, with significant tension remaining in the region.
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is cracking down on alleged misinformation spread about a recent protest. Over 150 individuals, including journalists like Harmeet Singh, are facing charges for criticizing the state's response to the November 26th PTI demonstration. The FIA alleges they falsely reported protestor deaths, while the government denies excessive force.
China has appointed General Chen Hui as the new political commissar for its ground forces, signaling increased military discipline by President Xi Jinping. Chen replaces Qin Shutong and previously served in the Air Force and Aerospace Force. This move occurs amid ongoing corruption scandals and efforts by Xi to tighten his control over the military amidst heightened tensions around Taiwan.
NYPD detective Melissa Mercado faces criticism for her appearance in rapper S-Quire's music video, "Doin That." While some officials question the appropriateness, others view it as a personal matter. An unnamed source notes that off-duty employment applications are required but says Mercado's actions in the video should not concern the department.
Marco Rubio is confirmed as the 72nd US secretary of state, with a unanimous Senate vote. Vice President JD Vance administers the oath, marking his first swearing-in of a federal official. President Trump and VP Vance take office, signaling a shift in American leadership.
Elon Musk demands the impeachment of U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer after the latter restricted his team's access to Treasury Department payment systems due to security concerns. This follows a legal challenge by Democratic attorneys general, who worried about Musk's access to sensitive information.
Elon Musk faced backlash after a gesture during a Capitol One Arena speech was misinterpreted as a Nazi salute, sparking debate on social media. Critics accused him of promoting far-right ideologies, while supporters and conservative voices dismissed the allegations. Musk and others compared the gesture to those made by prominent Democratic leaders, criticizing the legacy media.
Israel's foreign ministry announced on Sunday that it was closing its embassy in Ireland, citing the Dublin government's "extreme anti-Israeli policies", further straining tense relations between the two nations. "The decision to close Israel's embassy in Dublin was made in light of the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government," the foreign ministry said in a statement.