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What is 'Operation Anti-King'? Inside Democrats' new plan to impeach Trump

Political tensions rise as Operation Anti-King gains support for Trump's impeachment, citing threats to democracy and constitutional violations.

Lawmakers and grassroots volunteers push for action amidst declining approval ratings and nationwide protests against Trump's leadership.(AFP)
Published on Apr 15, 2025 09:07 AM IST

‘Truly sorry’: South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol after court upholds his impeachment

The top court held that Yoon's act went beyond the powers provided in the country's constitution and inflicted “serious damage” to the Republic's stability

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a press briefing at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea.(AP file)
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 10:53 AM IST

South Korea court dismisses PM Han's impeachment, reinstates him as acting prez

They ruled the accusations against him weren’t against the law or weren’t serious enough to remove him from office

South Korea's prime minister Han Duck-soo's impeachment was overturned in court(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 24, 2025 07:44 AM IST
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Chief Justice Roberts slams Trump's call for judge impeachment

Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that impeachment is not a proper response to judicial disagreements, reaffirming the importance of judicial independence.

US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts attends inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol.(REUTERS File)
Published on Mar 18, 2025 10:36 PM IST

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail

Yoon was arrested in January in connection with his December 3 martial law decree.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will be released from jail as per a court order (AFP)
Published on Mar 07, 2025 11:41 AM IST
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South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol defends martial law at impeachment trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his controversial martial law decree during his impeachment trial

During his last speech at his impeachment trial, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who pledged Tuesday to work for political change if reinstated, justified his martial emergency proclamation that sent the country into disarray as an attempt to warn the people about the dangers of the opposition-controlled parliament.(REUTERS)
Published on Feb 26, 2025 02:28 PM IST
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Impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol fights detention request in court hearing

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a court hearing to contest a detention extension request amid insurrection allegations

Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached president of South Korea, appeared in court on Saturday to contest investigators' plea to prolong his imprisonment on insurrection-related charges, according to his attorney.(REUTERS)
Published on Jan 18, 2025 04:59 PM IST
Reuters |

South Korea seeks extended detention for arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea's anti-corruption agency plans to extend President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention as he refuses to answer investigators' questions

In response to President Yoon Suk Yeol's repeated refusal to answer questions from investigators, South Korea's anti-corruption agency announced on Friday that it will request a Seoul court to prolong the leader's incarceration.(REUTERS)
Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:48 AM IST
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over failed martial law attempt

South Korean President arrested: President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested after a failed martial law attempt, becoming the first sitting president to face arrest. 

Police officers and investigators of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials leave the official residence of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his arrest, in Seoul, on January 15, 2025.(REUTERS)
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 07:59 AM IST

As South Korea's impeached president Yoon awaits fate, his party sees signs of revival

SOUTHKOREA-POLITICS/SUPPORTERS (CORRECTED, TV, PIX):REFILE-As South Korea's impeached president Yoon awaits fate, his party sees signs of revival

As South Korea's impeached president Yoon awaits fate, his party sees signs of revival
Published on Jan 09, 2025 02:08 PM IST
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South Korea's impeached President Yoon defies detention attempt amid turmoil

South Korean investigators faced a six-hour standoff at impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence, leading to his defiance against detention efforts

After a nearly six-hour confrontation in which impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol refused to be detained, South Korean investigators departed his official house.( REUTERS)
Published on Jan 03, 2025 12:24 PM IST
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Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol vows to fight against detention

Impeached South Korean president issues defiant message as authorities mull his detention.

As police prepared to arrest him for enforcing martial law last month, impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a defiant speech to conservative supporters gathered outside his home in the capital city of Seoul, promising to
Published on Jan 02, 2025 11:34 AM IST
PTI |

S. Korea investigators vow to execute Yoon arrest warrant

S. Korea investigators vow to execute Yoon arrest warrant

S. Korea investigators vow to execute Yoon arrest warrant
Published on Jan 01, 2025 07:47 AM IST
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South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol faces arrest warrant after martial law controversy

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces arrest as investigators pursue charges linked to his martial law declaration.

After Yoon Suk Yeol, the suspended president of South Korea, failed to appear for interrogation, investigators looking into his proclamation of martial law stated Monday they requested an arrest warrant for the man.( REUTERS)
Published on Dec 30, 2024 08:16 AM IST
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South Korea's assembly votes 192-0 to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo

The opposition-controlled National Assembly of South Korea voted 192-0 to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo

The National Assembly of South Korea, which is controlled by the opposition, has decided to remove Han Duck-soo as interim leader.(Reuters)
Published on Dec 27, 2024 02:15 PM IST
PTI |

South Korea's opposition party moves to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo

South Korea's opposition party plans to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, escalating a constitutional crisis linked to martial law

The largest opposition party in South Korea said that it would present a measure to remove acting President Han Duck-soo from office. (REUTERS)
Published on Dec 26, 2024 12:11 PM IST
Reuters |

South Korea: Opposition delays plan to impeach acting president Han

The move comes as the country is reeling from impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived bid to impose martial law on December 3

Protesters hold a banner showing images of impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol and acting President Han Duck-soo(AP)
Published on Dec 24, 2024 04:43 PM IST
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India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president

INDIA-POLITICS/VICE PRESIDENT (PIX):India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president

India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 04:50 PM IST
Reuters |

As court reviews Yoon's impeachment, lookback at South Korea's martial law row

Yoon was removed by South Korea's parliament on Saturday over his short-lived attempt to suspend civilian rule.

FILE PHOTO: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks on the government budget at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea,(REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 12:11 PM IST
By | Edited by Shivam Pratap Singh

Oppn submits notice in RS to impeach HC judge

Over 55 Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha filed an impeachment notice against Allahabad HC Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his remarks on the Muslim community.

Judge Shekhar Yadav
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 04:45 AM IST
By, New Delhi

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to face second impeachment vote tomorrow

A week after a first attempt to remove Yoon for the martial law debacle foundered, the National Assembly will vote Saturday around 4:00 pm

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will face another impeachment vote on Saturday(via REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 03:06 AM IST
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Oppn MPs may submit notice in RS today to impeach HC judge

For an impeachment motion to be considered for admission in Rajya Sabha, the signatures of at least 50 lawmakers are needed; 100 are needed in Lok Sabha.

Allahabad high court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 04:45 AM IST

South Korean president defends martial law order as an act of governance

South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment calls after declaring martial law, which he defends as necessary. 

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering an address at the Presidential Office in Seoul.(AFP)
Published on Dec 12, 2024 07:44 AM IST
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INDIA bloc MPs sign motion to impeach HC judge

Opposition lawmakers have started the process to bring an impeachment motion against a sitting Allahabad high court judge over controversial comments on Muslims

The INDIA bloc’s move comes a day after the Supreme Court took cognisance of reports surrounding remarks made by justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav during his December 8 speech (HT)(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 04:38 AM IST

Oppn vs Jagdeep Dhankhar: 10 instances when V-P clashed with Cong, other parties

Jagdeep Dhankhar and Opposition have had a tumultuous relationship. This is why no-trust vote move against him, though unprecedented, comes as no surprise.

The Opposition bloc on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.(PTI)
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 03:07 PM IST

South Korea’s police chief and Seoul's top officer held over martial law

South Korea: Police said National Police Agency Commissioner General Cho Ji Ho and Kim Bong-sik, head of metropolitan police agency of Seoul, were being held.

A protester carries a sign that reads
Published on Dec 11, 2024 07:17 AM IST
AP |

South Korea President survives 1st impeachment bid, but K-drama far from over

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion on Saturday that was prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law this week.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering an address at the Presidential Office in Seoul. (AFP)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 07:47 PM IST

South Korean parliament rejects special investigation bill against First Lady

The opposition had introduced the bill into parliament concerning allegations of poll result and stock price manipulation

Lawmakers rejected a bill calling for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee(Bloomberg)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 05:37 PM IST

Who is South Korea's first lady and what are the charges against her?

During her husband's tenure as president, she has been embroiled in several controversies, and been at the centre of investigations by national agencies

South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been at the centre of several scandals(REUTERS)
Published on Dec 07, 2024 03:07 PM IST

South Korean protesters urge lawmakers to be part of impeachment vote

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment as parliament votes amid unrest following his controversial martial law attempt. M

Shin Jae-hyung (C), a 66-year-old protester who participated in South Korea's pro-democracy mass protests in the 1970s and the 80s, takes part in a protest calling for the ouster of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol.(AFP)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 04:15 PM IST
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