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A South Korean court has extended the detention of suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol out of concern that he could destroy evidence.

Invasive water hyacinth species disrupt natural habitats and pose a threat to livelihoods in Turkey and Kenya.

A judge in Bolivia has ordered the arrest of former president Evo Morales on suspicion of abuse.

Archaeologists uncover a lavish private bathhouse showcasing opulence in Pompeii.

South Korean investigators request extension of suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol's detention due to suspicion of inciting rebellion.

Ongoing investigations reveal bird feathers and blood traces in the engines of a Jeju Air plane involved in a crash that killed 179 people in South Korea.

Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended from office and detained the other day in South Korea, will not testify today either.

Australian police vow to take strong action against recent anti-Jewish hate crimes in Sydney.

Ukrainian and North Korean forces engage in fierce combat, with intense fighting in the Russian province of Kursk.

Rescue workers in South Africa believe no one is left underground in the mine where 87 people have died.

NATO and Japan have intensified their ties with Japan establishing a diplomatic mission and appointing its own ambassador to the alliance.

North Korea reopens the city of Rason, a port city in the northwest of the country, for foreign tourists after five years of border closure due to the pandemic.

The US State Department has approved the sale of 39 million dollars worth of additional long-range cruise missiles and related equipment to Japan.

Following USA's decision to remove Cuba from the terror list, the effects are being seen as political prisoners jailed in 2021 are starting to be released.

The US has added the 'Terrorgram' group, mostly communicating through the Telegram platform, to the list of terrorist organizations for inciting violence and promoting white supremacy.

An agreement has been reached for a ceasefire and hostage exchange in Gaza after 466 days of conflict. The ceasefire is set to start on January 19, with efforts led by the US, Qatar, and Egypt.

Scientists working in a crustacean laboratory in Singapore have discovered a new species of giant isopod in the ocean, measuring a whopping 32.5 centimeters in length and weighing over a kilogram.

Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth describes North Korea as a nuclear power posing a threat to global stability.

Open Doors organization has reported a rise in persecution and discrimination against Christians, with an increase of 15 million individuals facing such challenges compared to the previous year.

The forest fires in Los Angeles are causing panic as they threaten hundreds of homes. Let's explore the possible reasons behind these devastating fires and their impact.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended from his presidency due to martial law declaration, has been detained after being investigated for corruption allegations.

The South Korean anti-corruption agency (CIO) is currently making a new attempt to detain suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol, according to Yonhap news agency.

South African police rescued 118 illegal miners from a shut-down gold mine after a months-long standoff. 36 of them were found dead. The rescued individuals were immediately arrested.

Over a hundred miners have lost their lives in an abandoned South African gold mine after being trapped for months. The government labels them as criminals and refuses to provide assistance.

In Goyang city in South Korea, 43 vehicles were involved in a chain collision due to icy roads. Authorities reported that 9 people were injured in the accident.

North Korea's latest ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean has raised concerns in South Korea and Japan.

The South Korean intelligence service NIS has concluded that North Korean military personnel fighting alongside Russians in Kursk lack expertise in modern warfare.

The US is bracing for a renewed nuclear threat from Russia: a potential weapon capable of shutting down an entire power grid through an electromagnetic pulse (EMP).

The diary of a young North Korean soldier who was killed in combat against Ukraine has revealed a shocking tactic of instructing soldiers to kill themselves on the battlefield.

Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have agreed to strengthen their ties in response to the increasing tensions in the South China Sea.