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South Korean prosecutors have issued a second summons to President Yoon Suk-yeol over insurrection charges. If he complies, he will be the first sitting president questioned as a criminal suspect.
Israel’s recent airstrikes in Syria and plans to expand settlements in the Golan Heights have drawn condemnation from Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.
The UN is seeking $1.42 billion to expand humanitarian operations in Somalia in 2025, aiming to assist nearly 6 million people facing drought and conflict.
An Iranian court has ordered the U.S. to pay $170 million over a 2010 terrorist attack in Chabahar that killed 39 people and injured 70 others.
South Korea’s ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon resigns after President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment suspends presidential powers, sparking political upheaval.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has started impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his alleged attempt at martial law. The court will decide if he will be removed from office.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will be questioned in a martial law probe, marking a significant moment in the nation’s political landscape.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a “very friendly, warm” conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, discussing Syria and regional issues, emphasizing the need to “complete Israel’s victory.”
HTS leader Ahmad al-Shara met with UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen in Damascus to discuss Syria’s political transition, signaling a potential step towards resolving the ongoing conflict.
Qatar is set to reopen its embassy in Syria, resuming diplomatic relations after years of strained ties. Khalifa Al Sharif appointed as charge d’affaires.