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South Korean court issues new detention warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean court issues new detention warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol

Yoon Suk Yeol current detention period sets to expire on Jan. 18

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US urges China to exercise restraint after military drills near Taiwan
01.01.2026

US urges China to exercise restraint after military drills near Taiwan

'China’s military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily,' says State Department

India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear facilities, civilian prisoners
01.01.2026

India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear facilities, civilian prisoners

Both countries hand over lists to each other's diplomats in New Delhi and Islamabad on New Year's Day

Asian leaders share messages of hope, unity as new year begins
01.01.2026

Asian leaders share messages of hope, unity as new year begins

Leaders of China, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Japan, Bangladesh outline aspirations for stability, prosperity

South Korea’s president pledges support for North Korea-US talks
01.01.2026

South Korea’s president pledges support for North Korea-US talks

Lee Jae Myung says his government will work to facilitate resumption of dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang

US voices concerns over South Korea’s online content law revision
01.01.2026

US voices concerns over South Korea’s online content law revision

Washington says new law negatively impacts business of US-based online platforms, undermines free expression