South Korean protesters face off in snowstorm over fate of impeached president
Pacific Asia • Jan 5, 2025, 1:47 AM
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Thousands of South Koreans on Sunday braved heavy snow to rally for or against the country’s impeached leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who is resisting arrest over his botched attempt to declare martial law. A warrant for his detenton expires on Monday.
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Indonesia welcomes new BRICS membership as bloc expands
Pacific Asia • 7:20 AM
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Indonesia on Tuesday welcomed the news of it becoming a formal member of BRICS, which was announced by Brazil on Monday. Founded by Brazil, Russia, India and China, BRICS currently count ten countries including South Africa, Iran and the United Arab Emir
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Powerful earthquake kills more than 50 in Tibet
Pacific Asia • 3:30 AM
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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China on Tuesday morning, killing at least 53 and destroying many buildings, according to state media. While earthquakes are common in the region, Tuesday's quake was the most powerful recorded with
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