Tag #Political Crisis

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South Korean Court Hears Impeachment Case Against President Yoon

On January 14th, South Korea's Constitutional Court began hearing the impeachment case against President Yoon Suk Yeol, who attempted to impose martial law on December 3rd, prompting his suspension and triggering a political crisis that may culminate in a new presidential election.

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Lebanon's New Prime Minister Pledges to Rescue Crisis-Hit Nation

Lebanon's newly designated Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, pledged to "rescue, reform, and rebuild" the crisis-hit nation, extending an olive branch to Hezbollah despite their opposition, following a 14-month war with Israel that killed 4,000 and injured over 16,000, and aims to implement UN Resolution...

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ICJ President Appointed Lebanon's Prime Minister

Following consultations with newly elected President Joseph Aoun, Nawaf Salam, president of the International Court of Justice, was appointed Lebanon's prime minister after securing two-thirds of parliamentary votes, marking a setback for Hezbollah.

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Lebanon Appoints International Judge as Prime Minister Amidst Political Divisions

On January 13th, Nawaf Salam, a 71-year-old international judge and former Lebanese UN ambassador, was appointed Lebanon's Prime Minister with 84 out of 128 votes, lacking support from Hezbollah and Amal, signaling a potential shift in Lebanese politics.

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PP Condemns PSOE Bill as 'Francoist,' Considers No-Confidence Motion

The Spanish Popular Party (PP) vehemently opposes a PSOE bill restricting "popular accusation" in ongoing investigations involving President Sánchez's family, comparing it to Francoist tactics and considering a no-confidence motion, potentially leading to early elections.

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Second Arrest Attempt Planned for Impeached South Korean President

South Korean investigators' first attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on January 3rd failed due to resistance from the presidential security service; a second attempt, involving over 1,000 officers, is planned, but faces significant obstacles due to political divisions and the fortif...

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South Korean Impeachment Proceedings Suspended After President's Absence

South Korea's Constitutional Court suspended impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol after he failed to appear at the first hearing, which lasted only 4 minutes. Yoon is accused of abuse of power and inciting insurrection by imposing a state of emergency on December 3rd, actions that...

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Lebanon Appoints ICJ President as Prime Minister Amidst Political and Economic Crisis

Lebanon appointed Nawaf Salam, president of the International Court of Justice, as its new prime minister on Monday, ending a two-year political deadlock amid a severe economic crisis; Salam secured backing from 84 parliament members but faces opposition from Hezbollah.

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South Korean President Defies Arrest Warrant Amid Impeachment Crisis

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, facing impeachment and criminal investigations for insurrection following a brief, controversial declaration of martial law in December, is barricaded in his residence and defying an arrest warrant, escalating the nation's deepest political crisis in decades.

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Yoon Suk-yeol Skips Impeachment Trial Hearing Due to Safety Concerns

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will not attend his impeachment trial's first hearing this week due to safety concerns following his impeachment last month after a short-lived declaration of martial law that caused widespread political chaos. The Constitutional Court will proceed with the trial...

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Romania's Annulled Presidential Election Sparks Mass Protests

Following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference, Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election on December 6th, prompting widespread protests in Bucharest and leading to rescheduled elections for May 4th and 18th.

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Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis

The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to intensify the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, amidst high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages in the country.

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