South Korea’s Yoon defends actions at impeachment hearing over martial law decree

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a Constitutional Court hearing on his impeachment on Tuesday, where he denied ordering military commanders to remove lawmakers from parliament during his brief attempt to impose the martial law. Near the start of the hearing, Yoon said he had worked in public service with…

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American held in Afghanistan has been released, his family says

At least one American detained in Afghanistan was released amid the US presidential transition, according to his family. The Taliban had previously confirmed that they were holding Ryan Corbett, an American arrested in Afghanistan in August 2022 and whom the State Department had classified as wrongfully detained. “Today, our hearts are filled with overwhelming gratitude…

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Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon

WASHINGTON – The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines Monday to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary to the Senate floor as President Donald Trump tries to move quickly to name critical members of his Cabinet. All 14 Republicans on the committee voted for Hegseth, while all 13 Democrats voted against him….

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