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‘Victory of the people’: South Korea’s Yoon impeached over martial law fiasco
Yoon Suk-yeol has been suspended from office while South Korea’s Constitutional Court deliberates on his future.
14 Dec 2024 - 6:55PM
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Indonesia
With self-branded aid, Indonesia’s Gibran steals a page from Widodo’s playbook
14 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
South Korea
‘Hungover’ Yoon allegedly used decoys for work, South Korea police chief says
14 Dec 2024 - 10:50AM
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People
Malaysia
‘Now we know’: Malaysia’s Syrian refugees find Assad’s fall bittersweet
Malaysia offered sanctuary to thousands of Syrians who fled the Assad regime. Now Bashar is gone some want to return. Others aren’t so sure.
14 Dec 2024 - 7:09PM
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Syrian refugees arrive in Malaysia in 2016. Photo: AFP
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India
Indian software engineer’s suicide sets off reckoning over bias in family courts
Atul Subhash blamed his estranged wife, her family, and the judicial system for his death, alleging extortion and manipulation of the legal system.
14 Dec 2024 - 6:47PM
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India’s political landscape is shifting, with parties vying for women’s votes
Indian political parties are targeting women voters with financial aid and empowerment schemes, acknowledging their increasing electoral influence.
13 Dec 2024 - 6:18PM
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The Philippines
‘Stranger than fiction’: how Alice Guo’s case grips Filipinos
The case of former mayor Alice Guo has exposed weaknesses of local agencies in dealing with security gaps linked to Chinese crime syndicates.
13 Dec 2024 - 5:23PM
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Alice Guo, former mayor of Bamban town, attends a Senate hearing in Manila over accusations of human trafficking and links to Chinese organised crime. Photo: AFP
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South Korea
South Korea’s first lady filmed praising man for sexual ‘power’ after palm-read
Reporter behind the video featuring Kim Keon-hee says he released the clip to show the Yoon administration’s ‘irrationality and recklessness’.
13 Dec 2024 - 3:23PM
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Malaysia
‘Unbelievable’: Malaysia’s space defence plan sparks outrage in flood aftermath
The system would eventually also incorporate rocket and missile capabilities operated out of space for defence.
13 Dec 2024 - 8:51PM
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India
India adds Russian-built ship to navy amid rising Indo-Pacific security concerns
The INS Tushil joins the Western Fleet, enhancing naval capabilities and strategic focus in the Indo-Pacific amid growing tensions with China and Pakistan.
12 Dec 2024 - 8:00PM
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Japan
Japan urges Beijing to protect citizens in China on Nanking massacre anniversary
Concerns arise from recent attacks on Japanese nationals, including children, and increasing anti-Japanese sentiment fuelled by historical grievances.
12 Dec 2024 - 5:00PM
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Japan’s flag flutters outside the Great Hall of the People. Photo: Reuters
Politics
South Korea
Yoon’s ‘impossible’ martial law move premeditated, South Korean commander claims
Yoon Suk-yeol, frustrated by his party’s electoral defeat, repeatedly discussed martial law with aides, despite their warnings, Yeo In-hyung said.
12 Dec 2024 - 3:15PM
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South Korea’s first lady Kim: from Dior bag scandal to martial law fallout
Her husband, President Yoon Suk-yeol, has been accused of using martial law to protect her from investigations, further fuelling public discontent.
12 Dec 2024 - 12:32PM
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South Korea
Defiant Yoon vows to fight ‘until the last minute’ as new impeachment looms
The president also defended his martial law declaration as multiple ruling party lawmakers backed Yoon’s impeachment.
12 Dec 2024 - 5:20PM
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South Korea
South Korea’s first lady Kim Keon-hee sparks memes amid martial law controversy
Public suspicion about Kim Keon-hee’s influence on Yoon has grown, with many seeing the martial law decree as a desperate effort to shield her from scrutiny.
12 Dec 2024 - 12:05PM
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee arrive for a celebration to mark the 76th anniversary of Korea Armed Forces Day, in Seongnam, South Korea on October 1. Photo: Reuters
Politics
Japan
Will ties between Japan and South Korea worsen if Yoon Suk-yeol is ousted?
Japan is concerned that South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung might take over Yoon given his stance against Tokyo, analysts say.
12 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
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Singapore
Singapore Airlines joins fight to combat severe turbulence amid climate concerns
The initiative, which includes more than 25 airlines, uses anonymised data to help pilots avoid turbulence and navigate smoother flight paths.
11 Dec 2024 - 9:30PM
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South Korea
South Korea’s K-pop stars face pressure to speak up on Yoon’s martial law saga
While some K-pop idols have slammed President Yoon Suk-yeol, other stars face criticism for being indifferent to the political turmoil.
11 Dec 2024 - 7:37PM
People carry K-pop idol sticks, as protesters take part in a rally on Sunday calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. Photo: Reuters
Politics
South Korea
‘Paralysed’: South Korea’s diplomacy in limbo after Yoon’s martial law bid
Seoul’s global reputation has been dented as analysts warn of the adverse impact on multiple fronts after Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law saga.
12 Dec 2024 - 1:19PM
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India
Indian opposition raises doubts over India-China border deal
Despite opposition concerns, analysts expect the deal to proceed driven by economic necessity and a desire to enhance trade between the two Asian giants.
11 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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South Korea
South Korea’s ex-defence minister attempts suicide in detention
Kim Yong-hyun is accused of playing a lead role in the failed imposition of martial law on December 3.
11 Dec 2024 - 8:44PM
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