insert_link World South Korea court begins review of Yoon impeachment South Korea's constitutional court kicked off proceedings on Monday over the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been suspended from office over his failed bid to impose martial law.Yoon was removed by South Korea's parliament on Saturday. Laura Westbrook reports. today16 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa Hong Kong ex-democratic lawmaker among seven convicted for mob attack In Hong Kong, a judge convicted a prominent former pro-democracy lawmaker for rioting during an attack by a white-shirted mob in July 2019 during the height of that year's pro-democracy protests. Six other men were also convicted. They face up to seven years in prison. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. today13 December, 2024
insert_link World South Koreans face danger if Yoon stays says ruling party chief South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol be removed from office, warning there was a "significant risk" he could try to subvert civilian rule again. Yoon imposed martial law on Tuesday citing threats from "anti-state forces" and North Korea, before reversing it six hours later after parliament, including some members of his party, voted to oppose the decree. Laura Westbrook has more. today6 December, 2024
insert_link World Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai stands trial Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is pleading not guilty to breaching the Beijing imposed national security law in a Hong Kong court. The 76-year-old founder of the now-closed tabloid Apple Daily is accused of colluding with foreign forces, a charge that could carry a sentence of up to life in prison. Laura Westbrook reports. today20 November, 2024
insert_link World Hong Kong court sentences 45 activists A Hong Kong court sentenced 45 former politicians and activists in a mass trial that has decimated the city’s once vibrant pro-democracy opposition. Three judges sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to jail terms of up to 10 years in the largest national security trial. Laura Westbrook is there. today19 November, 2024
insert_link World Filipinos cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines Filipinos are cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines in a month uprooted trees, destroyed flimsy houses and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. No immediate deaths have been reported, but there was "extensive" damage to structures. Laura Westbrook reports. today18 November, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology China’s new J-35 stealth fighter stars at Zhuhai air show China's newest stealth fighter jet is taking centre stage as the country's biggest airshow in the southern city of Zhuhai. (PRONO-JU-HAI). Analysts and rival powers are watching closely for rare clues on Beijing's military hardware development. Laura Westbrook reports. today12 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A’s NPA Confident Constitutional Court Will Dismiss Magudumana’s Potential Appeal on Extradition S.A's National Prosecuting Authority says it is confident that even if doctor Nandipha Magudumana approaches the Constitutional Court over her extradition, the appeal would be dismissed. The Supreme Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the appeal matter by Magudumana to have her arrest in Tanzania declared unlawful. She claims her deportation was a disguised extradition. NPA’s spokesperson, Mthunzi Mhaga, told Newzroom Afrika that Magudumana’s legal team failed to demonstrate […] today8 November, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Taiwan coast guard to harness ‘people power’ to report Chinese activity Taiwan's coast guard says it would offer rewards worth thousands of dollars for spotting Chinese activity at sea, including warships or submarines, saying it was harnessing "people power" to boost its own limited workforce. China claims Taiwan as its own and has ramped up military activities around the island in recent years to put pressure on the island nation. Laura Westbrook reports. today8 November, 2024
