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The move drew immediate opposition from politicians, including the leader of his own conservative party, Han Dong-hoon, who called the decision “wrong” and vowed to “stop it with the people.”

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities. Yoon made the announcement

The 140 companies newly included in the U.S. so-called “entity list” subject to export controls are nearly all based in China.

The 140 companies newly included in the U.S. so-called “entity list” subject to export controls are nearly all based in China.

After South Korean lawmakers voted to reverse President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise declaration of “emergency martial law,” Yoon announced that he would lift the order through a Cabinet meeting. (Image credit: Anthony Wallace)

White House defends Hunter Biden pardon amid backlash  BBC.com

After his 100% tariffs warning to Brics nations, some economists say the president-elect risks accelerating the pursuit of alternatives to the greenback.

Israel is severing ties with the main United Nations agency that provides aid to Palestinians. With the focus largely on Gaza, the move also threatens key services in the occupied West Bank. (Image credit: Afif H. Amireh for NPR)

South Korea president declares emergency martial law  CNN South Korean President Declares Martial Law  The New York Times South Korea’s Yoon Declares Martial Law in Emergency Address  Bloomberg South Korea President Yoon declares martial law  Reuters South Korean president declares martial law, accuses opposition

Macron’s Paris invite shows power fast flowing from Biden to Trump  CNN