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German Christmas market ramming is the latest attack to use vehicles as deadly weapons
Police are treating a car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany that killed at least five people as an attackABC News - 15h -
South Korea's acting leader vetoes opposition-sponsored bills, deepening political strife
South Korea’s acting leader has vetoed a spate of contentious bills sponsored by the main opposition party, deepening political strife in the wake of parliament’s impeachment of President Yoon Suk ...ABC News - 2d -
Nuclear Bunker Sales Increase, Despite Warnings Against Effectiveness
Critics warn that bunkers create a false notion that a nuclear war is survivable.Inc. - 3d -
The leftwing firebrand who could be South Korea’s next leader
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung seen as frontrunner in potential electionFinancial Times - 4d -
The chemical weapon accusations against the general killed in Moscow
The US and UK say Igor Kirillov was head of a unit partly responsible for chemicals on the battlefield in Ukraine. Gasping, choking. On Ukraine’s frontline, the country’s soldiers report what ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ukraine claims blast that killed head of Russia's nuclear weapons unit
The head of Russia's nuclear, chemical and biological forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed in a Moscow bomb blast claimed by Ukraine.CBS News - 4d -
Ukraine claims it assassinated Russian general in charge of chemical and nuclear weapons
The head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Forces, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, was killed early Tuesday in an explosion set off by a device planted at an apartment block in Moscow, ...NBC News - 4d -
Economic unfairness threatens to undermine democracy in South Korea
Three decades of market liberalisation have not delivered sustained growth or greater social mobilityFinancial Times - 5d -
‘No political authority’: South Korea’s interim leader faces daunting task
Han Duck-soo must navigate foreign policy challenges and warring political factions after president’s impeachmentFinancial Times - 6d -
After Impeachment, South Korea Is Left With No Elected Leader
The suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers left a seasoned but unelected prime minister in charge of a country facing daunting challenges at home and abroad.The New York Times - 6d -
The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained
In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
US reiterates support for South Korea after impeachment of president
The United States reiterated its support for South Korea, an ally in East Asia, and vowed to advance mutual interests after the country’s president Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the parliament. ...The Hill - Dec. 14 -
US nuclear build-up would not help deter China from using atomic weapons in Taiwan, war game finds
Unclassified exercise by CSIS and MIT suggests Washington should not go beyond current modernisation plansFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
North Korean nationals indicted in scheme using IT workers to funnel money for weapons programs
Fourteen North Korean nationals have been indicted in a scheme using information technology workers with false identities to contract with U.S. companies, workers who then allegedly funneled their ...ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Ontario leader threatens to halt energy exports to US if Trump imposes tariffs
Premier of Canada’s largest province says ‘we need to be ready to fight’ back against possible 25% tariffs on goods. The leader of Canada’s largest province says he’s prepared to halt energy ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
South Korea deploys K-pop light sticks and dance in protests against president
Christmas carols, K-pop merchandise and food trucks create positive atmosphere as protesters seek to oust President Yoon over his martial law attempt. With blasting K-pop, glow sticks, food trucks ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
North Korea breaks silence on 'insane' martial law effort in 'dictatorship' South Korea
North Korean state media reported for the first time Wednesday on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt last week to impose martial law.NBC News - Dec. 11 -
North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration
In its first statement about the turmoil over President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree, the North said nothing about how inter-Korean relations might be affected.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
South Korea’s Opposition Leader Determined to Oust President Yoon After Martial Law
Lee Jae-myung, the main opposition leader, is leading efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law. He could also be the next president.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
North Korea decries ‘dictatorship’ in South in wake of martial law attempt
State media in neighbouring country that has been ruled by a dictatorial dynasty since 1948 breaks silence to criticise President Yoon’s ‘gangster nation’. North Korea has broken its silence over ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for its newest missile, its leader says
Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko says his country is hosting dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and will prepare facilities for the planned deployment of Moscow’s newest ...ABC News - Dec. 10 -
Nobel Peace Prize winner urges Putin to understand destructiveness of nuclear weapons
Terumi Tanaka, a survivor of the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan and the representative of an organization that won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
A Sidelined Sitting President: South Korea's Leader Won't Run the Country
The ruling party and prime minister will handle state affairs, not Yoon Suk Yeol, after he briefly imposed martial law. The opposition calls the arrangement illegal.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
South Korean political chaos all works to Kim Jong Un's benefit
The warmth of Korean American relations during the era of President Yoon Suk Yeol has always been a little too good to be true.The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Risk of Iran Building Nuclear Weapons Grows, U.S. Intelligence Says
A report warns that public debate in Iran over deterrence risks “emboldening” nuclear weapons advocates there.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
‘Great danger’ to South Korea unless President Yoon suspended, says ruling party leader
Head of the People Power party claims there is a significant risk that president could order ‘extreme actions’. The South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, could put citizens in “great danger” if he ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
South Korea's opposition leader questions President Yoon's state of mind after martial law chaos
South Korea’s opposition leader has questioned the state of mind of President Yoon Suk Yeol and vowed to make all-out efforts to get him impeached as soon as possibleABC News - Dec. 6 -
South Korea's opposition leader questions President Yoon's state of mind after martial law chaos
Yahoo News - Dec. 6 -
Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns
Yahoo News - Dec. 5 -
'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns
Only a "remote chance" Russia would directly attack the UK if the countries were at war, Admiral Radakin said.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
South Korea ruling party leader calls to block impeachment motion
Yahoo News - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
A stress test for South Korea’s democracy
Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless moveFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Nato’s Rutte says Russia supporting North Korean nuclear programme
Alliance chief claims Moscow’s help for Pyongyang could destabilise Korean Peninsula and threaten USFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s tumult is a symptom of China-US strife
As the globalisation-friendly world order fades, its new geoeconomic course is fraught with riskFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
US has 'grave concern' as South Korea imposes, then overturns, martial law
Officials from the White House, Pentagon and State Department all said they were in close contact with their South Korean counterparts as they assessed the situation.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s Opposition Leader?
The opposition leader rallied lawmakers to vote down President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Chinese man in U.S. charged with sending weapons to North Korea
A Chinese man living in the U.S. illegally was arrested Tuesday and accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea and of planning to send other technology to the nuclear-armed pariah state.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Martial law in South Korea
South Korea’s president hands power to the militaryBBC News - Dec. 3
