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South Korean president apologizes, saying he wont shirk responsibility for attempt at martial law

South Korean president apologizes, saying he won't shirk...

SEOUL: South Korea’s president apologized Saturday for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose...

7 Dec 2024 8:19 AM IST

Bangladesh summons Kolkata mission head for consultations

Bangladesh summons Kolkata mission head for consultations

Kolkata: Bangladesh has summoned Shikder Mohammad Ashrafur Rahman, the Acting Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata, for...

6 Dec 2024 12:23 PM IST

South Koreas governing party head supports suspending Yoons powers, making impeachment more likely

South Korea's governing party head supports suspending Yoon's powers,...

Seoul: South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of ...

6 Dec 2024 11:00 AM IST

Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Koreas parliament moves to vote on their impeachments

Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves...

Seoul: South Korea’s president replaced his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men...

5 Dec 2024 4:42 PM IST

Sri Lanka To Ink Debt Deals By Years End: Economic Development Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka To Ink Debt Deals By Year's End: Economic Development Deputy...

Colombo: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka vowed Thursday to complete its long-delayed foreign debt restructure within the month...

5 Dec 2024 12:58 PM IST

Explained: Presidents impeachment, Martial Law and its history in South Korea

Explained: President's impeachment, Martial Law and it's history in...

Tokyo: South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing possible impeachment for sending heavily armed soldiers into...

5 Dec 2024 11:45 AM IST

Women in this Country Rent Boyfriends

Women in this Country Rent Boyfriends

In a society where young women have to face a lot of family pressure to get married, a growing trend of renting...

4 Dec 2024 5:45 PM IST

South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Overturn Martial Law Declared by President Yoon

South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Overturn Martial Law Declared by...

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces...

3 Dec 2024 11:28 PM IST

Japan witnesses warmest autumn on record

Japan witnesses warmest autumn on record

Tokyo: Japan has recorded its warmest autumn since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, delaying the...

3 Dec 2024 1:32 PM IST

Syria war monitor says 5 dead in Russian air strikes near Aleppo University

Syria war monitor says 5 dead in Russian air strikes near Aleppo...

Beirut, Lebanon: A Syria war monitor said Russian air strikes near Aleppo university on Sunday killed at least five...

1 Dec 2024 6:40 PM IST

Aleppo city out of Syria government control for first time: Monitor

Aleppo city out of Syria government control for first time: Monitor

Beirut, Lebanon: Syria's second city of Aleppo is no longer under the control of President Bashar al-Assad's...

1 Dec 2024 4:09 PM IST

Japans popular Princess Aiko turns 23 with her future as royal in doubt

Japan's popular Princess Aiko turns 23 with her future as royal in...

Tokyo: Japan's popular Princess Aiko turned 23 on Sunday, as she takes on more official duties even while her future...

1 Dec 2024 1:14 PM IST