South Korean markets ride out political crisis as global debt funds keep buying
While the South Korean won racked up the biggest losses among Asian currencies in the final quarter of 2024, investors say part of that drop is due to a strong US dollar trend and global trade risks linked to US President-elect Donald Trump, rather than domestic politics.
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Middle East latest: Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas drops new demands
Thirty-three hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks in the ceasefire deal reached on Wednesday. The remainder, including male soldiers, are to be released in a second phase that will be negotiated during the first. Hamas has said it will not release the remaining captives without a lasting ceasefire and a full Israeli withdrawal.
Lawyers of detained South Korean president say he will reject questioning by investigators
Lawyers representing South Korea’s impeached president say he will refuse further questioning after being detained by anti-corruption officials over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month,
16 years after Sully's 'Miracle on the Hudson,' bird strikes at area airports are up, federal data shows
Voluntarily reported bird strikes at local airports have increased 46%, according to a Newsday analysis of FAA data.
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In the new Trumpian era, liberal democracies must hold their noses—and engage with difficult partners
New polling says much of the world will welcome Trump. Europe will need to be more transactional abroad—but less so at home
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Indians positive about Trump 2.0, European think-tank survey finds
A majority of Indians feel the return of Donald Trump as US President will be a “good thing” for peace in the world and US-India relations, according to a global poll by a European think-tank released on Wednesday.
South Korean authorities arrive at residence of impeached president for 2nd attempt to detain him
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials and police are jointly investigating whether Yoon’s brief martial law declaration on Dec. 3 amounted to an attempted rebellion.
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Biden touts trilateral partnership between S. Korea, U.S., Japan, stresses need to deter N.K. threats
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday underscored the forging of the trilateral partnership between South Korea, the United States and Japan as a feat of his administration's policy drive to reinvigorate America's alliances and partnerships to confront shared challenges.
With South Korea in Crisis, Eight Justices Will Decide President’s Fate
The Constitutional Court, an arbiter in a polarized nation, is about to consider whether Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment for declaring martial law was justified.
Ukraine updates: Germany hands over first of new howitzers
The first of 54 new wheeled howitzers have been handed to Ukraine's ambassador. South Korea reports about 2,700 North Korean soldiers wounded while fighting for Russia and at least 300 killed. DW has more.
Red across global markets but bond selloff at forefront of damage
EU mid-market update: Red across global markets but bond selloff at forefront of damage; Macro focus on US inflation on Wed as banks kick off earnings season.