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Putins Ukraine drone barrages are increasingly backfiring on his closest ally

Thursday, December 5 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- "Europe's last dictator" -- as Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has often been termed -- thus far appears to have kept his nation out of the worst of the spiralling war engulfing his neighbors to the east and south.The 70-year-old provided invaluable material... Read More.

South Korean president dismisses defense minister after failed martial law declaration

Thursday, December 5 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- As the opposition's effort to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made its way through the National Assembly, the leader accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, dismissing a key ally in his brief failed imposition of martial law.Opposition... Read More.

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Amnesty accuses Israel of Palestinian genocide

Thursday, December 5 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations by the Iranian-backed militant group.The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza, particularly in the... Read More.

Climate and environment updates: UN plastic treaty talks fail to reach an agreement

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And... Read More.

Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on thousands of US mobile phone users, sources say

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. officials suspect that a recently discovered Chinese hacking and espionage campaign scooped up data on hundreds of thousands of American mobile phone users, likely stealing information about more than 1 million customers, ABC News has learned.Sources familiar with the investigation gave... Read More.

Russia sees no grounds for negotiations with Ukraine, Putin spokesperson says

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Izvestia newspaper in an interview published Wednesday that Russia sees "no grounds for negotiations yet" to end Moscow's war on Ukraine.President-elect Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House has revived speculation as to a possible... Read More.

South Korean opposition moves to impeach president after his declaration of martial law

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(SEOUL and LONDON) -- South Korea’s dominant opposition party moved on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, submitting a motion a day after his declaration of martial law set off a night of political chaos.The opposition Democratic Party's motion to impeach Yoon is... Read More.

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: West Bank settler rioters target Palestinians

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations by the Iranian-backed militant group.The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza, particularly in the... Read More.

South Korean state council passes resolution lifting martial law

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The South Korean State Council passed a resolution to officially lift martial law, according to the South Korean Prime Minister's office.Shortly before the vote, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said troops have been withdrawn, hours after he declared an "emergency martial law."Yoon... Read More.

South Korean parliament votes to lift martial law following presidents declaration

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" in a televised speech on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported.Yoon said the measure was necessary due to the actions of the country's opposition, which he accused of controlling parliament, sympathizing with... Read More.

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