South Korea's Yoon to skip first hearing in impeachment trial over safety concerns

Jan 13, 2025

Seoul [South Korea], January 13: South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first hearing in his impeachment trial, local media reported on Sunday.

EU agrees to discuss Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh

Jan 13, 2025

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], January 13: European foreign ministers have agreed to meet at the end of January to discuss lifting sanctions on Syria as foreign ministers and top diplomats from...

Los Angeles set for more strong winds as wildfire death toll hits 16

Jan 13, 2025

Washington DC [US], January 13: Los Angeles firefighters, given a brief pause from fierce winds fanning wildfires in recent days, were preparing for gusts to pick up again on Sunday,...