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
South Korean law enforcement arrested deposed President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday for his brief imposition martial law last month. In a recorded video message before being escorted to the headquarters of an anti-corruption agency, Yoon lamented that “the rule of law has completely collapsed in this country” but said he was complying with the … Read more
Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad. — Radio Pakistan/File Responding to statements on the recent military court verdicts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FO) on Tuesday said the judgments were delivered under a law passed by Parliament and in accordance with the decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan . In a statement, FO spokesperson … Read more
South Korean president impeached for martial law actions – CBS News Watch CBS News Less than two weeks after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, he was impeached by the national parliament. The declaration of martial law was quickly rescinded. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live … Read more
JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman addressing the press conference at Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunwa on December 12, 2024. — Screenshot via YouTube/Geo News Fazl asks if the president can resend the bill twice. “We believe that a law has been passed and a notification should be issued.” He criticizes institutions and the government for … Read more
Supreme Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. — Website/SC file Telephone wiretapping procedure provided for by law: AAG Amir Rehman. The Court is not interested in reports or the law, but in results: Justice Amin. SC issues notice to Advocate General and adjourns the hearing. ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail has termed the existing … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized Saturday for public concern caused by his short-lived attempt. impose martial law earlier this week, hours before a parliamentary vote on his impeachment. Yoon said in a brief televised speech Saturday morning that he would not shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration and vowed not to … Read more
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah of the SC speaking during an event at the Supreme Court building in Islamabad on June 27, 2024. —Facebook/@lawandjusticecommissionofpakistan The outcome of these petitions remains uncertain: Judge Mansoor. SC judge speaks against appointment of additional judges by JCP. The question of the appointment of judges should be postponed, he demands. ISLAMABAD: … Read more
Sex workers in Belgium gained the right to health insurance, maternity leave, sick pay and other benefits under a world-first new law. The new legislation will allow sex workers to enter into employment contracts and enjoy the same legal rights and protections as any other employee, including a pension, unemployment benefits and annual leave. Consensual … Read more