South Korean court orders formal arrest of deposed President Yoon following martial law decree Blogging Sole

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was officially arrested early Sunday, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul, as he faces possible prison time following his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month. Yoon’s arrest could mark the start of a prolonged period of detention, potentially lasting months or longer. The … Read more

Top EU diplomats travel to Syria, visit deposed Assad regime’s notorious Sednaya prison and call for inclusive leadership Blogging Sole

Damascus — The European Union supports a peaceful and inclusive transition in Syria, senior French and German diplomats said Friday during their visit to Damascus to meet new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock were in the Syrian capital for talks on behalf of the European Union, … Read more