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Lawmakers in the South Korean National Assembly have voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law fiasco. A total of 204 votes were cast in favour of impeaching the embattled president, who earlier vowed to keep fighting 'to the end.

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday (Dec 14) passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid. The opposition passed the motion with 204 votes — four more than the 200 needed to remove Yoon from office over the alleged "insurrection" which last week threw South Korea into its deepest political turmoil in years.

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 32-year-old had also retired in 2021 but reversed his decision earlier this year to play in 2024 T20 World Cup.

After a roller-coaster day, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is back home. On Friday (Dec 13), the actor was taken into custody in connection with the death of a woman due to stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere.

A First Information Report (F.I.R.) has been filed in Pakistan accusing Imran Khan of planning a mutiny against the armed forces and the government. The report details allegations of a conspiracy to destabilize Pakistan's military and political leadership, sparking a major controversy in the country. Khan's legal team has denied the charges, adding to the escalating political tensions.

In this exclusive interview with WION, Kobbi Shoshani, Israel's Consul General to the Midwest India, shares his perspective on key issues. He discusses his assessment of Syria and expectations from the current regime change, Israel’s bombing of facilities in Syria, and Netanyahu’s message to Iran. Shoshani also delves into the future of India-Israel military ties, the situation of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, and the prospects of a Gaza ceasefire.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by Parliament after a controversial decision to impose martial law, which was quickly revoked. The impeachment comes amid growing political tensions, with critics arguing the move was an overreach of presidential power. The outcome of this impeachment will significantly impact Yoon's leadership and South Korea’s political landscape.

Play was called off early on day one of the 3rd BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane due to continuous rain. The action will resume on day two at the usual time (5:50 AM IST), with a minimum of 98 overs to be bowled, eight more than the usual quota.

Prince Andrew has defended his ties to a former individual banned in the UK for alleged espionage, stating that he ended all contact with the person in question. The Duke of York faces growing scrutiny over his associations, but insists that no further interactions have taken place since the ban was enforced.

Switzerland has unilaterally decided to suspend the most favoured nation (MFN) clause in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India. The move comes after the Supreme Court of India's ruling in the Nestle case.

South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl is facing a second impeachment vote following controversy over his martial law decree. Opponents argue the decree undermines democratic principles, while his supporters defend it as a necessary measure for national security. The upcoming vote will have significant implications for Yoon's presidency and the country’s political future.

Researchers have recovered the oldest known DNA from modern humans in Europe, unearthing a mysterious and extinct branch of the human family tree. These early Homo sapiens arrived over 45,000 years ago, intermixed with Neanderthals, and left no surviving descendants.

18-year-old Gukesh becomes the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren in a dramatic 14-game match. Watch here to learn more about his legacy!

As Delhi breathes its way through December 2024, the memories of the city’s worst pollution episode in recent years still linger. On Monday (Nov 18), Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached an unprecedented 795, marking the most polluted day in history from 2021 to 2024.

Ethiopia and Somalia have reached a compromise deal, signaling a breakthrough in their longstanding tensions. The agreement was finalized in Ankara, marking a significant step towards improved diplomatic relations between the two nations.

The Indian government has urged Canadian authorities to investigate the recent murders of Indian students in Canada, amid growing concerns for the safety of its citizens abroad. At the same time, Canada is tightening immigration policies, further complicating the situation for aspiring students and immigrants from India.

Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of India's Maharashtra on Friday (Dec 13) said that by 2030, the state will become a trillion-dollar economy. "We will achieve the target of a trillion-dollar economy between 2028 to 2030," he said while addressing the World Hindu Economic Conference in Mumbai.

At least three schools in New Delhi received bomb threat emails Saturday morning (Dec 14), third time in a week. The emails prompted authorities to launch searches on the premises.

The head of the chemical weapons watchdog said on Thursday (December 12) he would ask Syria's new leaders to grant investigators access to the country to continue work identifying perpetrators of attacks that killed and injured thousands during the civil war.