Lawyers for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed in their court effort to secure his release on Thursday, a day after he was detained at his residence for questioning over rebellion allegations linked to his martial law declaration last month.
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South Korean law enforcement officers enter presidential compound to detain impeached Yoon
Hundreds of law enforcement officers entered the residential compound of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol early Wednesday in their second attempt to detain him over his imposition of martial law last month.
Hamas OKs draft agreement of a Gaza ceasefire and the release of some hostages, officials say
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. Mediator Qatar said the negotiations were at the “closest point” yet to sealing a deal.