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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law overnight, then rescinded it, after blasting the opposition as "anti-state forces" threatening the country's democracy. The unexpected move from Mr Yoon — the first time martial law has been declared in South Korea in more than four decades — has greatly alarmed the United States and the country's other allies. So what do we know about the decision to impose martial law, the withdrawal and what might come next? What is martial law? Martial law is when ordinary law is suspended and civilian decision-makers are temporarily replaced by the military, usually during times of unrest or a state of emergency. It generally gives the military much more authority to make and enforce laws. Article 77 of South Korea's constitution states the president may proclaim martial law when "required to cope with a military necessity or to maintain the public safety and order by mobilisation of the military forces in time of war, armed conflict or similar national emergency". In a dramatic, late-night emergency television address to the nation, Mr Yoon announced that he was imposing martial law, accusing the opposition of paralysing the government with "anti-state activities". A six-point decree from the new martial law commander, army chief General Park An-su swiftly followed, banning political activities and parties, "false propaganda", strikes and "gatherings that incite social unrest". The order also brought all media outlets under the authority of martial law and directed all medical staff, including striking doctors, to return to work within 48 hours. However, there was no outward sign of government control of media outlets, which continued to report throughout the crisis. Has the decision been reversed? Just hours after he made the shock declaration, Mr Yoon said Tuesday night's martial law declaration would be lifted and troops would be withdrawn. "There was a demand from the National Assembly to lift the state of emergency, and we have withdrawn the military that was deployed for martial law operations," the South Korean president said in a televised address. "We will accept the National Assembly's request and lift the martial law through the cabinet meeting." The South Korean cabinet has now approved the motion to lift martial law in the country. What happened at South Korea's parliament? Security forces sealed the National Assembly, helicopters landed on the roof and troops entered the building for a short time, seemingly in a bid to prevent politicians from getting inside. But 190 did manage to enter and voted unanimously to reject Mr Yoon's declaration and call for martial law to be lifted. Reuters reported that troops equipped with rifles, body armour and night-vision equipment faced off with staffers who opposed them with fire extinguishers. Outside, hundreds of protesters gathered, many calling for Mr Yoon to be arrested. Why did Mr Yoon do this? Mr Yoon said he was acting to safeguard his country's liberal democracy from "anti-state forces" and "threats posed by North Korea" — but gave little detail or evidence. Mr Yoon has long maintained that a hard line against the North is the only way to stop Pyongyang from following through on its nuclear threats against Seoul. The Associated Press noted that the vague statement was reminiscent of the heavy-handed tactics of previous South Korean dictatorships when a series of strongmen repeatedly invoked North Korea when struggling to control domestic dissidents and political opponents. There were quick claims that the emergency declaration was linked to Mr Yoon's political struggles. The president complained of 22 impeachment motions filed against administration officials since he took office in May 2022. In recent months, Mr Yoon denied wrongdoing in an influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife. The claims have battered his approval ratings and fuelled attacks by his rivals. The martial law announcement also came in the context of a festering budget row between Mr Yoon and the opposition Democratic Party. The opposition has slashed around 4.1 trillion won ($4.5 billion) from Mr Yoon's proposed 677 trillion won ($736 billion) budget for next year, prompting the president to complain that "all key budgets essential to the nation's core functions" were being cut. "What is clear is that Yoon has been a deeply unpopular, ineffectual leader and he is having a hard time getting any kind of public support for anything he's trying to do," said Alan Yu, a former US diplomat in Asia now at the Center for American Progress. "The use of martial law feels almost like a desperation move to try to break out, both in a political and policy sense, but it is really poorly played on both fronts." What's been the domestic reaction? The opposition quickly lambasted Mr Yoon's move as undemocratic, with Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung calling the announcement "illegal and unconstitutional". But the sudden declaration was also opposed by the leader of Mr Yoon's conservative party, Han Dong-hoon, who called the decision "wrong" and vowed to "stop it with the people". Average South Koreans were mostly in shock. Social media was flooded with messages expressing surprise and worry over Mr Yoon's announcement. "Martial law? I thought it was deepfake content, but is it really a martial law decree?" one X user wrote. "I first thought about a war with North Korea when he said he would impose a martial law," posted another. After martial law was rescinded, protesters outside parliament celebrated with chants of: "We won!" Cho Kuk, the head of a minor opposition party, has now vowed to impeach Mr Yoon by gathering votes from multiple parties. Sohye Lim from the University of Central Lancashire told ABC Radio National Breakfast that the president's "radical decision" was a real miscalculation and his impeachment looks "inevitable". "Already union members have announced that they're going to have a restless strike until the president resigns," she said. "More and more people are gathering in Seoul, early in the morning and overnight, and people who did not take part in the protest before [are beginning] to join the protest." What has the response been overseas? South Korea is a key Western ally in Asia, seen as an important democratic bulwark in a region dominated by authoritarian regimes, and the drama is being watched closely. Washington voiced "grave concern" about the situation, later expressing relief the president had reversed course. China, a key ally of nuclear-armed North Korea, urged its citizens to exercise caution, while Russia — itself increasingly close to Pyongyang — called the situation "alarming". One Western diplomat, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive politics, said the martial law declaration would complicate conversations about South Korea joining more multinational diplomatic efforts. "For a president who has focused so much on South Korea's international reputation, this makes South Korea look very unstable," said Mason Richey, a professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. "This will have a negative effect on financial and currency markets and South Korea's diplomatic place in the world." The Smartraveller service, run by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), also issued new advice for Australians currently in South Korea, telling them to avoid protests and demonstrations. When did South Korea stop being a dictatorship? South Korea became a democracy only in the late 1980s, and military intervention in civilian affairs is still a very sensitive subject. During the dictatorships that emerged as the country rebuilt from the destruction of the Korean War, leaders occasionally proclaimed martial law that allowed them to station combat soldiers, tanks and armoured vehicles on streets or in public places to prevent anti-government demonstrations. Such scenes are unimaginable for many today. The dictator Park Chung-hee, who ruled South Korea for nearly 20 years before he was assassinated by his spy chief in 1979, led several thousand troops into Seoul in the early hours of May 16, 1961, in the country's first successful coup. During his rule, he occasionally proclaimed martial law to crack down on protests and jail critics. Less than two months after his death, Major General Chun Doo-hwan led tanks and troops into Seoul in December 1979 in the country's second successful coup. The next year, he orchestrated a brutal military crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising in the southern city of Gwangju, killing at least 200 people. In the summer of 1987, massive street protests forced his government to accept direct presidential elections. His former army colleague Roh Tae-woo, who had joined the 1979 coup, won the election held later in 1987 thanks largely to divided votes among liberal opposition candidates. ABC/wires
Israeli airstrikes killed a hospital director at his home in northeastern Lebanon and six others, while at least five paramedics were killed by Israeli strikes in the country's south on Friday, Lebanon's Health Ministry said. The United Nations reported heavy clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon. Four Italian peacekeepers were lightly wounded when a rocket, likely fired by Hezbollah, hit their base, the U.N. said. A full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah erupted in September after nearly a year of lower-intensity conflict. More than 3,640 people have been killed in Lebanon and 15,350 wounded, the majority following Israel’s escalation and ground invasion, the Health Ministry said Friday. In Gaza, Israeli strikes hit Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the few hospitals still partially operating in the northernmost part of the territory, wounding six medical staff and damaging its generator and oxygen systems, the hospital director said Friday. More than 44,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip, the Health Ministry said. It does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. Israel launched the war in Gaza after Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting another 250 . Around 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead. Here’s the Latest: BEIRUT — An Israeli airstrike killed the director of a university hospital and six others at his home in northeastern Lebanon, state media said. The strike targeted Dr. Ali Allam’s house near Dar Al-Amal Hospital, the largest health center in Baalbek-Hermel province, which has provided vital health services amid Israel's campaign of airstrikes, the Health Ministry said. State-run media reported that the strike came without warning. The ministry described his death as a “great loss,” and provincial governor Bachir Khodr said in a post on X that, “Mr. Allam was one of the best citizens of Baalbek.” In two separate episodes on Friday, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed five paramedics with Hezbollah's medical arm, the Health Ministry said, describing it as “war crime.” The militant group provides extensive social services, including running schools and health clinics. In a report published Friday, the World Health Organization said nearly half of all attacks on health care in Lebanon since Oct. 7, 2023, have resulted in fatalities. “This is a higher percentage than in any active conflict today across the globe,” WHO said. In Lebanon, 226 health workers and patients were killed and 199 were injured between Oct. 7, 2023, and Nov. 18, 2024, the report said. The Health Ministry said Friday that 3,645 people have been killed in nearly 14 months of war between Hezbollah and Israel, while 15,356 were wounded, the majority following Israel’s escalation in late September. The death count includes 692 women and 231 children. DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes hit Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the few hospitals still partially operating in the northernmost part of Gaza, wounding six medical staff and damaging its generator and oxygen systems, its director said Friday. Hossam Abu Safiya said the strikes before dawn Friday hit the entrance of the emergency unit as well as in the hospital courtyard. He said two members of the nursing staff suffered critical injuries. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. Abu Safiya said the strikes caused damage to the functioning of the generator and disrupted oxygen supplies. The hospital is currently treating 85 wounded, 14 children in the pediatric ward and four newborns in the neonatal unit, he said. During the past month, Kamal Adwan Hospital has been hit several times, was put under siege and was raided by Israeli troops, who are waging a heavy offensive in the nearby Jabaliya refugee camp and towns of Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahiya. The Israeli military says it detained Hamas fighters hiding in the hospital, a claim its staff denies. UNITED NATIONS – Two rockets hit a headquarters of the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, injuring four Italian peacekeepers, the United Nations says. U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the rockets were likely launched by Hezbollah militants or by affiliated groups Friday, impacting a bunker and a logistics area in the southwest headquarters at Chamaa. One of the structures that was hit caught fire, and the blaze was swiftly put out by U.N. staff, he said. According to Italy’s Defense Ministry, some glass shattered due to the explosion, hitting the four soldiers. Dujarric said the four injured peacekeepers were receiving treatment at the medical facility of the mission, known as UNIFIL. “Thankfully, none of the injuries are life-threatening,” he said. Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto called the attack on the UNIFIL base “intolerable.” He reiterated that the Italian contingent remains in southern Lebanon “to offer a window of opportunity for peace, and cannot become hostage to militia attacks.” Dujarric said Friday’s attack was the third on Chamaa in a week and came amid heavy shelling and ground skirmishes in the Chamaa and Naqoura areas in recent days. UNIFIL’s main headquarters is in Naqoura. Friday’s attack follows a rocket attack on a UNIFIL base east of the village of Ramyah on Tuesday that injured four peacekeepers from Ghana. Dujarric said UNIFIL strongly urges Hezbollah and its affiliates and Israel to avoid fighting near its positions, which are supposed to be protected. “We remind all parties that any attack against peacekeepers constitutes a serious violation of international law” and the U.N. Security Council resolution that ended the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, he said. BEIRUT — Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs and the southern port city of Tyre on Friday, after the Israeli army issued several evacuation warnings saying it is targeting Hezbollah sites. The strikes in Beirut came dangerously close to central Beirut and Christian neighborhoods. One strike hit a building housing a gym and medical and beauty clinics, located just meters (yards) from a Lebanese army base. “What is there in the building to target? This attack they carried out on us in this building is a criminal and vile act,” resident Hassan Najdi told The Associated Press. “Because if their intention is targeting Hezbollah, this building has nothing to do with Hezbollah.” Najdi said he purchased an apartment in the building last year but had not yet moved in. He allowed a displaced family to move in and urgently asked them to evacuate after receiving the Israeli warning. The blasts sent plumes of smoke into the air and shattered glass in the vicinity. No casualties have been reported, but the strikes caused damage to nearby infrastructure and a key road connecting central Beirut to its southern suburbs. “We remain steadfast,” said Ali Daher, an employee at a mall facing the targeted building. “Everything that is lost can be replaced, and whatever is destroyed can be rebuilt in (no time).” In Tyre city, the Israeli military conducted multiple airstrikes after a series of warnings, claiming the targets belonged to Hezbollah’s Aziz unit, accusing it of firing projectiles into Israel. The Israeli military carried out other airstrikes across Lebanon, many without warnings, as heavy fighting between Israeli troops and Hezbollah in villages along the Lebanon-Israel border intensified. ROME — Italy said Friday it plans to discuss the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court over the Israel-Hamas war when it hosts Group of Seven foreign ministers next week. Premier Giorgia Meloni insisted that one point remained clear for Italy: “There can be no equivalence between the responsibilities of the state of Israel and the terrorist organization of Hamas.” Italy is a founding member of the court and hosted the 1998 Rome conference that gave birth to it. But Meloni’s right-wing government has been a strong supporter of Israel after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, while also providing humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. In a statement Friday, Meloni said Italy would study the reasonings behind the decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy respects the ICC and supports it. “But at the same time we are also convinced that the court must have a judicial role, and should not take up a political role.” Tajani will host G7 foreign ministers Monday and Tuesday outside Rome for the final meeting of the Italian G7 presidency. “As far as decisions are concerned, we will take them together with our allies,” Tajani said. During the G7 meetings, “we will talk about this with my allies there, and we will see what to do next.” Another member of the governing coalition, the outspoken Transport Minister Matteo Salvini was more defiant in supporting Israel. “If Netanyahu comes to Italy he will be welcomed,” Salvini was quoted by Italian media as saying. This item has been updated to correct that Salvini spoke of a potential Netanyahu visit to Italy, not Israel. ROME — Four Italian soldiers were slightly injured after two exploding rockets hit the United Nations' peacekeeping mission base on Friday in Chamaa in southern Lebanon, Italy's defense ministry said. Initial information suggested that two rockets hit a bunker and a room of the mission base, damaging the surrounding infrastructure, the ministry said. Shattered glass hit the four soldiers. The incident was the latest in which UN peacekeeping posts have been hit since Israel began its ground invasion of Lebanon on Oct. 1, leaving a number of peacekeepers wounded. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto called Friday's attack “intolerable.” He said he will try to speak to the new Israeli Defense Minister to ask him “to avoid using the UNIFIL bases as a shield.” Crosetto said the conditions of the four Italian soldiers “did not cause concern.” He reiterated that the Italian contingent remains in southern Lebanon “to offer a window of opportunity for peace and cannot become hostage to militia attacks.” Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni on Friday said she learned about the new attack with “deep indignation and concern.” Meloni reiterated that “such attacks are unacceptable,” renewing her appeal for the parties on the ground “to guarantee, at all times, the safety of UNIFIL soldiers and to collaborate to quickly identify those responsible.” GENEVA — The World Health Organization says nearly half of the attacks on health care in Lebanon have been deadly since the Middle East conflict erupted in October last year, the highest such rate anywhere in the world. The U.N. health agency says 65 out of 137, or 47%, of recorded “attacks on health care” in Lebanon over that time period have proven fatal to at least one person, and often many more. WHO’s running global tally counts attacks, whether deliberate or not, that affect places like hospitals, clinics, medical transport, and warehouses for medical supplies, as well as medics, doctors, nurses and the patients they treat. Nearly half of attacks on health care in Lebanon since last October and the majority of deaths occurred since an intensified Israeli military campaign began against Hezbollah militants in the country two months ago. The health agency said 226 health workers and patients have been killed and 199 injured in Lebanon between Oct. 7, 2023 and this Monday. JERUSALEM — Israel’s new defense minister said Friday that he would stop issuing warrants to arrest West Bank settlers or hold them without charge or trial — a largely symbolic move that rights groups said risks emboldening settler violence in the Israeli-occupied territory. Israel Katz called the arrest warrants “severe” and said issuing them was “inappropriate” as Palestinian militant attacks on settlers in the territory grow more frequent. He said settlers could be “brought to justice” in other ways. The move protects Israeli settlers from being held in “administrative detention,” a shadowy form of incarceration where people are held without charge or trial. Settlers are rarely arrested in the West Bank, where settler violence against Palestinians has spiraled since the outbreak of the war Oct. 7. Katz’s decision was celebrated by far-right coalition allies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. National Security Minister and settler firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir applauded Katz and called the move a “correction of many years of mistreatment” and “justice for those who love the land.” Since Oct. 7, 2023, violence toward Palestinians by Israeli settlers has soared to new heights, displacing at least 19 entire Palestinian communities, according to Israeli rights group Peace Now. In that time, attacks by Palestinian militants on settlers and within Israel have also grown more common. An increasing number of Palestinians have been placed in administrative detention. Israel holds 3,443 administrative detainees in prison, according to data from the Israeli Prison Service, reported by rights group Hamoked. That figure stood around 1,200 just before the start of the war. The vast majority of them are Palestinian, with only a handful at any given time Israeli Jews, said Jessica Montell, the director of Hamoked. “All of these detentions without charge or trial are illegitimate, but to declare that this measure will only be used against Palestinians...is to explicitly entrench another form of ethnic discrimination,” said Montell. BERLIN — A German official has suggested that his country would be reluctant to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. The ICC’s warrants for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant put Germany, a staunch ally of Israel, in an awkward position. The government said in a statement Friday that it is one of the ICC’s biggest supporters, but “at the same time, it is a consequence of German history that unique relations and a great responsibility connect us with Israel.” The government said it takes note of the arrest warrants and that “we will examine conscientiously the domestic steps.” It said that any further steps would only be an issue if a visit by Netanyahu or Gallant were “foreseeable.” Government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit was pressed repeatedly at a regular news conference on whether it would be conceivable to arrest an Israeli prime minister. He replied: "It’s hard for me to imagine that we would carry out arrests in Germany on this basis.” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Friday refused to comment on the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others, saying that the court's rulings are “insignificant” for Russia, which doesn’t recognizes the court’s jurisdiction. The ICC last year issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and a number of other top Russian officials, accusing them of war crimes in Ukraine. The Kremlin has brushed off the warrants, saying that in Moscow’s eyes they’re “null and void.” Asked if the ICC warrants for Netanyahu and others can help resolve the tensions in the Middle East, Peskov said: “Well, in general, the actions of the ICC are unlikely to help anything. That’s the first thing. And secondly, we don’t see any point in commenting on this in any way, because for us these rulings are insignificant.” DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Large crowds of displaced people crammed themselves in front of a bakery in the Gaza Strip for the second day in a row, desperate to get their share of bread after bakeries closed for five days due to a flour shortage and the lack of aid. “I am a 61-year-old man. This is the third day that I have come to Zadna Bakery and I still cannot get bread ... I have children to feed,” said Majdi Yaghi, a displaced man from Gaza City. The price of a small bag of pita bread increased to $16 by Friday, a stark increase from about 80 cents last month. A bag of pasta now costs $4 and a small bag of sugar costs nearly $14. That has left many Palestinian families surviving on one meal a day and reliant on charitable kitchens to survive. In Khan Younis, women and children lined up at the al-Dalu charitable kitchen for bulgur, the only food available at the makeshift charity. One of the workers there, Anas al-Dalu, told the AP that they cook ten pots every day of either rice, beans, or bulgur. But that hardly fills the need for the thousands of people displaced in the area. “The charity here is in a difficult situation. It is a drop in the ocean, and there is no aid or charities. There is nothing," said Nour Kanani, a displaced man from Khan Younis. “It is a crisis in every sense of the word. There is no flour, no charities, and no food.” BEIRUT — Israeli troops fought fierce battles with Hezbollah fighters on Friday in different areas in south Lebanon, including a coastal town that is home to the headquarters of U.N. peacekeepers. A spokesperson for the U.N. peacekeeping force known as UNIFIL told The Associated Press that they are monitoring “heavy clashes” in the coastal town of Naqoura and the village of Chamaa to the northeast. UNIFIL’s headquarters are located in Naqoura in Lebanon’s southern edge close to the border with Israel. “We are aware of heavy shelling in the vicinity of our bases,” UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said. Asked if the peacekeepers and staff at the headquarters are safe, Tenenti said: “Yes for the moment.” Several UNIFIL posts have been hit since Israel began its ground invasion of Lebanon on Oct. 1, leaving a number of peacekeepers wounded.Marquee Raine Acquisition (OTCMKTS:MRACU) Trading Up 3% – Still a Buy?
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un promised to implement the "toughest" anti-US policy, state media reported Sunday, less than a month before President-elect Trump takes office. Trump's return to the White House raises prospects for high-profile diplomacy with North Korea. During his first term, Trump met Kim three times for talks on the North's nuclear program. Many analysts, however, say a quick resumption of Kim-Trump summitry is unlikely as Trump would probably first focus on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the reports. North Korea's support for Russia's war against Ukraine also poses a challenge to efforts to revive diplomacy, experts say. During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party that ended Friday, Kim called the US "the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy." Kim said that the US-South Korea-Japan security partnership is expanding into "a nuclear military bloc for aggression." According to the official Korean Central News Agency, he added, "This reality clearly shows to which direction we should advance and what we should do and how." The agency said Kim set out tasks to bolster military capability through defense technology advancements and stressed the need to improve the mental toughness of North Korean soldiers, per the AP. The previous meetings between Trump and Kim had not only put an end to their exchanges of fiery rhetoric and threats of destruction, but they developed personal connections. Trump once famously said he and Kim "fell in love." But their talks collapsed in 2019, as they wrangled over US-led sanctions. North Korea has since sharply increased the pace of its weapons-testing activities to build more reliable nuclear missiles targeting the US and its allies. The US and South Korea have responded by expanding their military bilateral drills and also trilateral ones , drawing strong rebukes from the North, which views such US-led exercises as invasion rehearsals.Walmart Walmart CFO, John David Rainey , has outlined the company's bold vision for a transformation in the retail landscape, following a year of navigating the challenges because of rising inflation in the US economy. Despite these economic pressures, Rainey revealed that Walmart successfully attracted a broader consumer base, marking a shift in its strategy to appeal to a more diverse demographic than ever before. Speaking to Fox Business, Rainey painted a picture of a revamped Walmart, one that contrasts with its past image. "appeal to a much broader demographic than what we have historically," he said. The retail giant has unexpectedly become a destination for affluent shoppers this year, prompting significant changes such as sleek store designs and large-scale remodels. Walmart has consistently renovated around 700 stores annually, but Rainey noted plans to increase these efforts moving forward. "When you walk into one of these remodeled stores, it's a very, very different experience from what you've thought about historically," he stated. Investment in customer experience has been a key focus, with revamped layouts, modernised checkout areas, and advanced support technology enhancing the shopping environment. However, Rainey reassured loyal customers that these updates aim to serve all shoppers, not just upscale ones, as per The Mirror US. Some regulars may already have noticed the addition of premium products, including Apple gadgets and Bose audio equipment. "If you're a supplier or a vendor, you actually want to sell your product where the people are, where the eyeballs are coming. And so that's really helping us right now," Rainey explained, highlighting Walmart's ongoing efforts to expand its product range in response to shifting consumer demand. Despite these positive strides, Walmart acknowledged that it will miss its environmental goals for 2025 and 2030, particularly regarding emissions reductions. Rainey attributed this shortfall to challenges posed by energy policies and technological limitations. While the store remodels and new products may not be the most environmentally friendly initiatives, Walmart continues to maintain a lower carbon footprint per sales unit than more polluting competitors. Nevertheless, the company faces hurdles in reducing emissions amid its ongoing store expansions and the growing volume of goods it ships.
SHC directs Sindh government to submit details of cases against Dr Arif Alvi The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday directed the Sindh government to submit the complete list of FIRs that have been lodged against former president and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Arif Alvi in the province of Sindh. The direction came on a petition filed by the former president seeking an injunction against arrest in blind FIRs. The petitioner’s counsel, Ali Tahir, submitted that the petitioner was falsely involved in the cases on the basis of political victimisation. He submitted that a number of FIRs had been lodged against the petitioner in the province, which he was unaware of and expressed apprehension that he might be arrested at any time in respect of such FIRs. He said the purpose of the FIRs was to harass the petitioner from continuing his peaceful political struggle against the government. He requested the high court to grant protection to the petitioner as there was apprehension that he could be arrested in blind FIRs. He asked for grant of an injunction against the registration of fresh cases against him. The SHC’s constitutional bench headed by Justice Mohammad Karim Khan Agha directed the provincial law officer and assistant prosecutor general to file complete list of FIRs registered against the petitioner in Sindh under the signature of the inspector general of police as well as the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) director general on the next date of hearing. The high court also continued its interim restraining order with regard to arrest of the petitioner in any case till the next date of hearing and adjourned the hearing till December 19. Talking to journalists after the proceedings, Dr Alvi said that if former spy chief was being prosecuted for taking part in politics, it would also set an example for those officials who were at present taking part in politics. The SHC had earlier granted protective bail to the former president in three cases registered at different police stations of Punjab. Dr Alvi had moved the SHC for obtaining protective and transitory bail in connection with three criminal cases registered against him at Mianwali, Taxila and Rawalpindi police stations. The high court had also directed a provincial law officer to submit details of cases pending against another PTI leader Azam Khan Swati in the province with the signatures of the Sindh inspector general of police.Social Security COLA 2025: Here's How Much Your Check Will Increase in January
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Federal authorities on Tuesday arrested Wen, 41, at his Ontario home, alleging he acted as an operative for the North Korean government, smuggling illicit goods concealed inside shipping containers from Long Beach. Wen, who authorities said is a Chinese national living illegally in the U.S. after overstaying his visa, has been charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which deals with sanctions and frozen foreign assets. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. Wen’s federal public defender did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It is illegal to supply North Korea with certain technologies and military supplies without U.S. government approval, according to U.S. Atty. Martin Estrada. “North Korea engaged in a scheme to circumvent and evade those restrictions,” Estrada said at a news conference Tuesday morning. “It’s essential we keep sensitive materials, including military equipment, outside the hands of our adversaries where they can harm us or our allies.” Wen, who arrived in the U.S. in 2012, was “key to this scheme and central to this plot” by North Korea, Estrada said. Before leaving China, Wen met with North Korean officials at two consulates, where they allegedly directed him to procure goods in the U.S., according to a Nov. 26 criminal complaint. In an interview with federal authorities, Wen said he was probably chosen for this role because he was good at smuggling, according to prosecutors. Wen told authorities that while he was in the U.S., two North Koreans living in China, whom he identified as Jin Yong Nan and Cui, reached out to him. Wen kept in contact with Cui via an encrypted messaging platform, according to the complaint. In his interview with federal authorities, Wen allegedly admitted he shipped two containers of firearms and other items to North Korea via Hong Kong in October and December 2023. One shipment was labeled as a refrigerator, another as camera parts, Estrada said. Wen allegedly received money for the containers and shipping fees — totaling at least $2 million — from North Korean officials. To obtain the weapons, Wen paid $150,000 to buy Super Armory, a business with a federal firearms license that he later registered in Texas. Wen allegedly used the company and people known as straw purchasers to assemble shipments, according to the complaint. Authorities said he would then drive the guns and ammo from Texas to California. Federal authorities said they also found emails and text messages from January to April, between Wen and a U.S.-based broker about obtaining a civilian airplane engine. During a September interview with authorities, Wen said North Korean officials told him to purchase plane engines, which would be used to help develop the North Korean military drone program, according to the complaint. At Wen’s home on Aug. 14, law enforcement officials seized two devices that he allegedly intended to send to North Korea for military use: a chemical threat identification device and a handheld countersurveillance gadget that detects electronic eavesdropping, according to the complaint. On Sept. 6, law enforcement seized about 50,000 rounds of 9-millimeter ammunition — stored in his white Ford van — that he’d allegedly obtained to send to North Korea, authorities said. Wen told authorities he believed the North Korean government wanted the items he sent to prepare for an attack against South Korea, according to the complaint. Wen allegedly told authorities that the government wanted him to obtain military uniforms to be used by the North Korean military to disguise its soldiers during a surprise offensive. Wen’s student visa was valid from Dec. 5, 2012, to Dec. 3, 2013, according to the complaint. Estrada said it’s unclear whether that was legitimate and whether he was actually studying. Wen was ordered removed from the U.S. in 2018 and, after a 2021 arrest, he signed a form acknowledging his overstay status, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. It’s unclear how he was able to stay in the country. Estrada said authorities learned about Wen through multiple tips, including from some individuals from whom he tried to purchase items. “We can’t say how long he was operating this. The investigation continues,” Estrada said.
The son of Madeline Gaudreau and the late Matthew Gaudreau has arrived. On Sunday, Madeline announced the birth of the couple’s first child, baby boy Tripp Matthew, by posting a photo of the newest addition on Instagram. “Tripp Matthew,” she captioned the post . “Mommy & Daddy’s world.” Baby Tripp’s arrival comes four months after Gaudreau and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, were tragically killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding in August. Gaudreau and Johnny had been cycling in Salem County, N.J., where they were struck by a suspected drunk driver. Johnny, an 11-year NHL veteran, was 31 and Matthew was 29. Both brothers played hockey at Boston College. Two months after the fatal incident, Madeline — who revealed in June that she and Matthew Gaudreau were expecting — honored her late husband and their baby-to-be at the “baby shower of my dreams.” “Thank you @gabriellevasaturo for hosting. @bitesizedsis you’re amazing, my husband would have loved all the balloons. The way you were able to tie in my husband brought instant tears when I walked in,” Madeline gushed on Instagram of the “Little Piece of Heaven” affair. “All my friends and family, nothing will bring his dad back or uncle john, but I am glad he has so many amazing people around him to remind him how amazing they are.” The Gaudreau family was showered with well-wishes Sunday after Madeline shared the joyous news of Tripp’s birth. “A huge congratulations to you 🩵 Daddy is watching over you both! Sending so much strength & love,” one user commented. “Just got happy chills ❤️ Congratulations ❤️ he’s got a lot of love here and in heaven, surrounding and watching over him!” another shared. In the wake of the siblings’ deaths, the NHL has honored the Gaudreau brothers throughout the 2024 season. The Blue Jackets, whom Johnny had played for since 2022, paid tribute to the star forward at their season opener in October. “I don’t want anyone to be sad,” Johnny’s wife, Meredith Gaudreau, said in a pre-recorded message. “I want you all to be inspired by the life that John lived. That means love your family first and foremost, and when it’s time to drop the puck let’s love the game that John loved.” Meredith revealed at the Gaudreau brothers’ funeral in September that she is expecting her third child with Johnny.
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Re: Waddya know?, Dec. 10. Yet another GOP, crowing about the election, “done and won!”, and trying to say DEMs need to ignore national politics, now. In your dreams. We are capable of focusing on both local and National politics, and, no, we won’t be quiet. There are 33 Senate seats up in 2026, and all 435 House seats. There was no red wave. Trump barely got more votes than 2020, when he lost. Just like all citizens, the writer is free to focus solely on local issues if that is her desire. If she and others think they can bully Dems into silence, they have a better chance of getting diamonds from Pluto. Christi Driggs Northwest side Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star. Follow these steps to easily submit a letter to the editor or guest opinion to the Arizona Daily Star. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!Shining Star Preschool in San Pedro Town held its much-anticipated Christmas show on December 6, 2024. This festive event showcased the preschoolers’ talents and marked a significant moment in the community’s holiday celebrations. The Christmas show featured various preschooler performances, dressed in colorful costumes that captured the season’s spirit. From singing traditional carols to performing lively dances, the preschoolers captivated the audience with enthusiasm and creativity. Parents and community members filled the venue, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere and encouraging the young performers. The event served not only as a showcase of talent but also as a community gathering. Families came together to celebrate their children’s achievements, reinforcing the strong bonds within the San Pedro community. Local businesses and organizations supported the event by providing refreshments and decorations, further enhancing the festive spirit. The venue was beautifully decorated with Christmas lights, ornaments, and a stunning backdrop on stage that served as the focal point for the festivities. The decorations created a magical ambiance, making it feel like a true winter wonderland despite Belize’s tropical climate. The twinkling lights and cheerful music set the perfect backdrop for an evening filled with joy and celebration. San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) also hosted its Christmas show over the weekend. As one of the largest primary schools on the island, SPRCS held its event at the Angel Nunez Auditorium on Saturday, December 7th. The theme of the show was “Candy Cane Christmas.” Shortly after 6:30 PM, following a brief prayer, the show began. The Mistress of Ceremony, SPRCS Principal Roxani Kay, officially welcomed everyone and thanked them for their attendance. The event showcased a variety of Christmas presentations, with students from Infant One to Standard Six singing, dancing, and performing dramas. The Christmas shows across the island are more than just entertainment; they play a crucial role in early childhood education . They allow children to express themselves creatively and build confidence through performance. Events like these are essential for fostering social skills and teamwork among young learners. These annual shows help instill a sense of tradition and community spirit among families in San Pedro. They serve as a reminder of the importance of celebrating milestones in children’s lives and encourage parental involvement in their education. Parents of both events expressed pride in their children’s performances and appreciation for the hard work put in by the teachers and staff. Many noted how events like these bring families together during the holiday season, creating lasting memories for children and parents alike.
SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country over a failed attempt at imposing martial law, a justice ministry official said on Monday, amid growing calls for him to step down and a deepening leadership crisis. Yoon has apologised for the botched attempt and said he was leaving his political and legal fate to his ruling People Power Party (PPP) but has not resigned. He has become a subject of criminal investigation, according to local media reports. On Monday, the defense ministry said Yoon was still legally commander in chief, but growing dissent among senior military officers against the president has thrown into question his grip on power. Oh Dong-woon, the head of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, said he had barred Yoon from foreign travel, when asked at a parliament hearing what actions have been taken against the president. A justice ministry official, Bae Sang-up, told the committee the travel ban order had been executed. The panel was established in 2021 to investigate high-ranking officials including the president and their family members but it does not have authority to prosecute the president. Instead it is by law required to refer the matter to the prosecutors' office. While Yoon survived an impeachment vote in parliament on Saturday, his party's decision to delegate presidential authority to the prime minister has plunged the key U.S. ally into a constitutional crisis. Yoon has refused calls, including some from within his own ruling party, to resign, but his future looked more uncertain over the weekend when Yonhap news agency reported he was under criminal investigation for alleged treason. Prosecutors on Sunday arrested ex-defence minister Kim Yong-hyun over his alleged role in the declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, Yonhap reported. Yoon gave the military sweeping emergency powers on Dec. 3 to root out what he called "anti-state forces" and obstructionist political opponents. He rescinded the order six hours later, after parliament voted against the decree. Amid the backlash, multiple military officials, including the acting defence minister, have said they would not follow any new order to impose martial law again. The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) has called for Yoon to be stripped of his authority over the military. The DP has also demanded the arrest of Yoon and any military officials implicated in the martial law fiasco. The head of a task force established by Yoon's partyto handle his eventual and "orderly" resignation, Lee Yang-soo, said the team would consider all options and timing for the president's early departure "without any limitations". On Sunday, PPP leader Han Dong-hoon said the president would be excluded from foreign and other state affairs, and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would manage government affairs. That proposal has drawn criticism from the opposition, which says it is unconstitutional. It says Yoon must be impeached or resign and face legal prosecution, and plans to table another impeachment bill on Saturday. Chang Young-soo, professor at the School of Law at Korea University, said the president was able to delegate authority to the prime minister, especially his control of the military, but there is debate on whether the prime minister has authority to act as head of state on diplomatic matters. "Also, unlike a U.S. vice president, a South Korean prime minister is not elected, which means democratic legitimacy is weak. So it will also be an issue how long this system can go on," he said. MILITARY BACKLASH Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said on Monday the political crisis threatened to cause irreversible harm to Asia's fourth-largest economy, a major global supplier of memory chips. South Korea's finance ministry and regulators said they would make all-out efforts to stabilise financial markets by deploying contingency plans and boosting liquidity by end-December. In the latest sign of dissent within military ranks, the commander of South Korea's special forces said he was ordered to send his troops into parliament last week to stop a vote to reject martial law. Colonel Kim Hyun-tae, the commanding officer of the 707th Special Missions Group, said he took responsibility for his troops' actions but he was acting under orders from then defence minister Kim Yong-hyun. "We were all victims who were used by the former defence minister," he told reporters outside the defence ministry. He said he had not told the military about his plan to speak to the media out of fear he might be stopped. Yoon's decision to declare emergency rule stirred protests on the streets and raised alarm among Seoul's allies. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin scrapped plans to travel to South Korea and Secretary of State Antony Blinken called his South Korean counterpart, saying he expected the democratic process to prevail. The United States has 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea, a legacy of the 1950-1953 Korean War. The turmoil in Seoul comes at an important geopolitical moment in the region, with North Korea reportedly sending troops to help Russia's war against Ukraine amid growing military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang. South Korean foreign minister Cho Tae-yul told ministry officials: "We must also be unremitting in our efforts to restore the trust of our partners and once again measure up to the expectations of the international community towards Korea." — Reuters
The Sri Lanka Barometer (SLB) last week held a unique three-day exhibition themed “Sri Lanka Speaks” to the public at the Independence Square Arcade in Colombo. The exhibition showcased key findings from the SLB Public Opinion Survey on Reconciliation, accompanied by photo stories that capture Sri Lankan’s experiences of reconciliation, bringing the SLB Survey’s data to life. The SLB is supported by the Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peace in Sri Lanka (SCOPE) program, co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Foreign Office, and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka. The photographs and personal stories from Sri Lankans across the island offer insights into the country’s journey through and beyond the 30-year conflict and allowed visitors to reflect on how we, as a nation, can move forward together. Attended by a cross-section of public, policymakers, researchers, university representatives, and media practitioners, the exhibition from 6 to 8 December took visitors through a journey of three narratives highlighted in the SLB Survey Report: How are people doing in their lives? How are people getting on with others? and How are people engaging in civic life? as well as to the general themes of reconciliation and dealing with the past. International dignitaries who graced the exhibition opening included Ambassador of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Carmen Moreno as well as the German Ambassador Dr. Felix Neumann. Ambassador Carmen Moreno said: “The Sri Lanka Barometer is a unique instrument that enables evidence-based policy making by reflecting citizens’ opinions and needs on wide range of matters related to national integration. The European Union is proud, in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office, to support this exercise that serves us in working closely with the Government of Sri Lanka for a peaceful and inclusive society.” The Sri Lanka Barometer is a research initiative aimed at deepening the understanding of how Sri Lankans perceive reconciliation and its most salient dimensions. It consists of three main components: nationally representative public opinion surveys conducted every two years, complementary qualitative research to further explore survey findings, and outreach work. The overarching objective of the SLB is to inform public discourse and policymaking in the country’s pursuit of greater unity and inclusion. The Sri Lanka Barom-eter initiative’s methodology is rooted both in the lived experiences of Sri Lankans and in international best practices. The Sri Lanka Barometer Survey has a sample size of nearly 4,000 respondents that are selected through multi-stage random sampling to accurately reflect the demographic (age, gender, religion, ethnicity) and geographical (urban, rural, estate, and provincial) diversity of the adult population of the country. This ensures the collection of nationally representative data, with detailed insights into people’s needs and priorities across and within different communities in Sri Lanka. All the Sri Lanka Barometer resources are publicly available on the website www.srilankabarometer.lk, and highlights of the data and outreach activities can be followed on the SLB’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
The year 2024 has seen a remarkable surge in the stock market, with Nvidia and Palantir standing out as prominent winners, thanks to their strategic positions in the realm of artificial intelligence. Both companies have made significant strides, but which one presents a better investment opportunity now? Let’s delve into their business models, financial health, and valuation to find out. Nvidia: The AI Chip Leader Nvidia has cemented its reputation as a leader in AI-focused GPU development, largely due to its cutting-edge designs and strategic investments in technologies like its CUDA software library. This has resulted in enviable profit margins, with an operating margin reaching 62% in the recent quarter. Despite its dominance, Nvidia must navigate the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, which poses potential risks if market dynamics shift. Palantir: Harnessing Data and AI Originally established to support U.S. intelligence agencies, Palantir has expanded its capabilities to offer comprehensive data solutions across various sectors. Its suite of platforms, such as Gotham, Foundry, and their AI Platform (AIP), integrates vast data to derive actionable insights. Palantir’s model of working with a few high-value contracts gives it an edge over competitors but also comes with the challenge of defending its market positioning. Financial Showdown Nvidia’s recent revenue skyrocketed by 94% to $35.1 billion, with a notable increase in net income. Palantir also reported strong financial figures, with a 30% increase in revenue and a significant jump in profitability. However, Nvidia’s growth figures significantly outpace Palantir’s. Valuation and Verdict Evaluating their positions, Palantir’s valuations appear inflated with a high price-to-earnings ratio, making it a riskier choice. Nvidia’s growth prospects, combined with more moderate valuations, make it a more appealing buy for investors seeking exposure to AI advancements. Nvidia vs. Palantir: Unveiling the Ultimate AI Investment for 2024 In the bustling stock market of 2024, Nvidia and Palantir have emerged as frontrunners, each capitalizing on artificial intelligence’s explosive growth. As investors seek to determine which of these AI titans offers the best potential, understanding their unique features, market advantages, and potential pitfalls is crucial. Unraveling Nvidia’s Technological Edge Nvidia’s dominance in the AI sector is largely due to its superior GPU technology and associated software ecosystems. The introduction of innovations in its CUDA software library has further entrenched Nvidia as a leader in AI processing. Significantly, Nvidia’s GPUs are driving advancements in deep learning, autonomous vehicles, and even the metaverse, fortifying its market position. A closer look at Nvidia highlights the company’s dedication to sustainability, as seen in their environmentally conscious GPU production practices and energy-efficient designs, appealing to an increasingly eco-aware market. Exploring Palantir’s Unique AI Offerings Palantir distinguishes itself with a robust array of AI-driven data analytics platforms, especially Gotham and Foundry. Its strength lies in synthesizing immense datasets to deliver precise, actionable insights for various industries, including healthcare, finance, and government sectors. Recent innovations focus on enhancing their AI-driven decision-making capabilities, providing clients with real-time strategic insights. Palantir’s capacity to offer customer-specific solutions creates a strong differentiation from competitors, positioning the company as a niche leader. Financial Health and Market Dynamics Nvidia’s financial strength is undisputed, with a stellar revenue increase of 94%, reflecting the demand for AI-driven solutions across industries. In contrast, Palantir’s 30% revenue boost signifies its solid position but also hints at slower growth relative to Nvidia. One of Nvidia’s advantages is its prudent financial management, translating into better operating margins amidst semiconductor industry fluctuations. Meanwhile, Palantir’s financial strategies rely heavily on acquiring lucrative, high-value contracts, ensuring steady, although potentially less rapid growth. Valuations and Investor Outlook From a valuation perspective, Nvidia’s moderate pricing relative to growth potential makes it a compelling choice for investors focusing on AI industry expansion. Palantir’s high price-to-earnings ratio indicates market speculation and investment risk, especially if financial growth does not meet expectations. Future trends suggest Nvidia’s continuous innovation in AI technology will further cement its market leadership. Conversely, Palantir’s advancements in data-driven AI platforms resonate with organizations prioritizing strategic intelligence over sheer technical prowess. Conclusion: Which to Choose? For investors, the decision between Nvidia and Palantir hinges on risk tolerance and investment goals. Nvidia offers growth stability and expansive AI applications, appealing to those wary of market volatility. Palantir suits those looking for niche, high-value AI offerings despite the valuation risks. Ultimately, keeping an eye on industry trends and each company’s strategic moves will be vital for potential investors aiming to maximize returns in the AI-driven landscape of 2024. For more insights on AI and innovations in tech, visit the official Palantir and Nvidia websites.
Stock market today: Wall Street inches higher to set more records
