South Korea’s President Briefly Declares Martial Law: Unpacking the Decision and Duration

SEOUL, South Korea — In a dramatic move that captured national attention, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly imposed martial law across the country. The sudden decision, announced late Saturday night and lifted several hours later, has sparked widespread discussions and speculation about its underlying reasons and implications. The provisional martial law was initially put into effect due to concerns over public safety following an apparent assassination attempt on the president. The drastic decision saw military personnel deployed in key cities to maintain public order, with additional checks at major transport hubs. The order, … Read more

Russian Opposition Lawyer Briefly Detained in Moscow, Hindering Efforts to Release Alexei Navalny’s Body

MOSCOW (AP) — A lawyer assisting the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny’s mother in her efforts to secure his body from authorities was briefly detained on Tuesday, according to Russian news media. Vasily Dubkov, the lawyer, confirmed that he was released after the incident but did not provide details about the reason for his detention. Dubkov’s detention, however, was seen as an obstruction to his work as a lawyer. Dubkov’s assistance played a crucial role in helping Navalny’s mother, Lyudmila, in obtaining the release of her son’s body. Navalny died unexpectedly in an Arctic … Read more