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South Korean Cabinet in mass resignation offer
In the wake of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s unexpected declaration of martial law late on December 3, his entire Cabinet and senior aides have now offered to step down.
Impeachment a looming possibility for Korea’s President Yoon
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing mounting pressure from the nation’s main opposition, the Democratic Party of Korea, with demands for impeachment or even charges of treason after his brief attempt to impose martial law.
Polish energy stocks tank over fears government will ditch coal takeover strategy
The previous Law and Justice government planned to spin off coal assets of PGE, Tauron and Enea to a new entity,
Political uncertainty hits Romanian listed companies
The Bucharest Stock Exchange's blue-chip BET index fell 2.35% on December 3 as investors wait to see if far-right pro-Russian politician Calin Georgescu will win next weekend's presidential election.
Croatian government faces no-confidence vote over healthcare scandal
Arrest of sitting health minister Vili Beros follows series of corruption scandals involving ruling HDZ members.
Carlsberg backs down and sells nationalised Russian assets
Danish brewing major Carlsberg said that it will sell its Russian business on December 3, after a presidential decree by President Vladimir Putin released the Baltika Breweries from “temporary management” of state propeprty agency RosImushestvo.
Trump vows to block Nippon Steel's $14bn bid for US Steel
Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to blocking Nippon Steel's bid to acquire United States Steel Corp., a deal worth over $14bn
South Korea’s won slides as martial law crisis sparks market turmoil
South Korea’s financial markets have been shaken by political uncertainty following President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law, sending the local currency and stock prices into a tailspin
South Korean president declares martial law, cancels it, now faces impeachment
Millions of South Koreans are today, December 4, waking to news that martial law was declared then cancelled while they were asleep.
Political tensions rise in North Macedonia after unrest on Albanian Flag Day
Opposition DUI files no-confidence motions over “security lapses” during Flag Day celebrations and series of arson attacks.
Slovak parliament approves state budget for 2025
Rebel MPs back budget but speculation persists about an early election, something that Prime Minister Robert Fico himself has encouraged.
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Iraqi militias send hundreds of fighters to support Assad in Syria
Hundreds of Iran-backed Iraqi fighters have crossed into Syria to support President Bashar al-Assad's forces following recent rebel advances, according to multiple security sources.
Putin’s bodyguards are working food delivery and taxi jobs as wages stagnate
Employees of the Federal Guard Service (FSO) in Russia have turned to side jobs, such as taxi driving and courier work, due to stagnant wages and infrequent bonuses.
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UPDATED: South Korean President Yoon approves lifting martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on December 3, marking the first time in 44 years that the country has come under military rule.
Mexico's Sheinbaum denies NYT claims of chemistry students lured into fentanyl production
Recent claims in a New York Times investigation suggested the Sinaloa Cartel has infiltrated universities to recruit chemistry students for the production of the potent synthetic opioid.
Protests in Tbilisi intensify amid violent crackdown
The government's aggressive response to protests has further eroded public trust, while demands for systemic change continue to grow louder.
South Korea declares martial law
Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, has declared a state of martial law in the East Asian country
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Who are the Syrian rebels leading the uprising?
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the militant group that has seized control of Aleppo and parts of Hama in a surprise offensive, has a complex history in Syria's long-running conflict.
Bulgaria’s full Schengen accession to bring in an annual €833mn
Cutting queues at borders will also save part of the estimated 46,162 tonnes of carbon dioxide emitted every year, says Bulgarian Economic Research Institute.
Iraqi factions in Syria’s Aleppo to counter anti-government forces
Armed groups linked to Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) have entered Syria to support the Syrian army in its fight against rebels in Aleppo and nearby areas.