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Large demonstrations against Trump on Greenland

Demonstrations against Donald Trump's statements about taking over Greenland are underway in several places on the vast island. .
Large demonstrations against Trump on Greenland

The Senate Approves Budget – Prevents Shutdown

The US Senate has voted through the Republican budget proposal to avoid a shutdown of the government apparatus. The approval means financing of the state for the next six months.
The Senate Approves Budget – Prevents Shutdown

Yoon defends declaration of martial law

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk-Yeol defends his decision to declare martial law in December, a move for which he has been accused of attempting a coup. .
Yoon defends declaration of martial law

No Money for Dolly Parton's Book Project

Dolly Parton's book project "Fantasibiblioteket" ("Imagination Library Program") may lose its public funding. The project, which provides books to young readers in several states, was left out of the budget proposed by Republicans in the state of Indiana without explanation, reports [South Bend Tribune](https://eu.
No Money for Dolly Parton's Book Project

The Democrats' new leader: Up to fight

The Democrats in the USA have a political uphill battle in a battered landscape ahead of them after the tough election loss in the presidential election. The party has now appointed Ken Martin to lead the Democrats forward – and he chose fighting words when the result was clear.
The Democrats' new leader: Up to fight

USA avoids shutdown – budget approved

The US House of Representatives has agreed on a temporary budget agreement and the risk of a government shutdown at Christmas is thus eliminated. .
USA avoids shutdown – budget approved

South Korea's President Faces Impeachment

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol is impeached and faces trial after suddenly declaring a short-lived martial law last week. The National Assembly has voted to remove him, which was met with cheers from demonstrating crowds outside.
South Korea's President Faces Impeachment

Demonstrators in Seoul refuse to give up: "Unforgivable"

The news that South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol avoids impeachment was met with dismay on Seoul's streets. I am deeply disappointed and shocked that this could happen, says demonstrator Mingyeong Sung.
Demonstrators in Seoul refuse to give up: "Unforgivable"

The President Escapes Impeachment After Boycott

Too few parliament members were present, thereby South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol avoided impeachment. Members from the President's party left the chamber before the vote and then it was impossible to achieve the two-thirds majority required.
The President Escapes Impeachment After Boycott

President avoids impeachment after boycott

Too few parliament members were present. South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol avoids impeachment.
President avoids impeachment after boycott

Fear of a new state of emergency in South Korea

Thousands are demonstrating to demand that South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol be held accountable. But there is also anxiety ahead of Saturday's vote on the issue.
Fear of a new state of emergency in South Korea

Demonstrators in Seoul: "Too angry to sleep"

Demonstrators in South Korea defy the cold and spend the night outside the parliament in anger. We'll leave when the president has resigned, says one of them to TT.
Demonstrators in Seoul: "Too angry to sleep"

Demonstrators in Seoul: "Too angry to sleep"

Demonstrators in South Korea defy the cold and spend the night outside the parliament in anger. We'll leave when the president has resigned, says one of them to TT.
Demonstrators in Seoul: "Too angry to sleep"

South Korea's leader "played his last card"

South Korea's president is in trouble since he unexpectedly introduced martial law - and then just as suddenly lifted it. Yoon Suk-Yeol was already deeply unpopular.
South Korea's leader "played his last card"

The Crisis in South Korea

South Korea's President Yoon-Suk Yeol introduced a state of emergency and special laws for national war and crisis situations. But he was quickly forced to back down.
The Crisis in South Korea

Protests in Seoul – President Faces Impeachment

South Korea's heavily criticized President Yoon Suk-Yeol is facing demands for resignation following the sudden decision to introduce martial law. The opposition has now formally submitted a proposal to bring Yoon before the national court to the national assembly and in the capital Seoul, protests have erupted.
Protests in Seoul – President Faces Impeachment

South Korea: This is what has happened

South Korea has introduced a state of emergency – for the first time since the years of dictatorship – after President Yoon Suk-Yeol's surprising decision. Here comes a summary of the dramatic event development.
South Korea: This is what has happened

South Korea's President: Martial Law Lifted

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol says in a televised speech that he will lift the state of emergency in the country. Shortly thereafter, the country's cabinet approved the motion to repeal the war laws, reports Yonhap.
South Korea's President: Martial Law Lifted

South Korea's President: Martial Law Lifted

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol says in a televised speech that he will lift the state of emergency. The country's cabinet has approved a motion to repeal the war laws, reports Yonhap.
South Korea's President: Martial Law Lifted

Albania's Former Leader Released from House Arrest

Albania's former leader Sali Berisha, who has been under house arrest for a year, has been released, announced an anti-corruption court in the country on Wednesday. The corruption investigation against him continues.
Albania's Former Leader Released from House Arrest

Pelosi regrets Biden's late withdrawal

The US President Joe Biden's decision to continue his election campaign until July made it practically impossible to hold a primary election with multiple candidates. This is stated by Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House of Representatives for the Democrats, to [New York Times](https://www.
Pelosi regrets Biden's late withdrawal

Biden praises Harris: "The best decision I made"

USA's president Joe Biden praises his vice president Kamala Harris, who lost Tuesday's election against Donald Trump. "It was the best decision I made", says Biden about choosing Harris as his running mate.
Biden praises Harris: "The best decision I made"

Interest Rate Cuts at Risk if Trump Wins

If Donald Trump takes back the White House, it can make it more difficult for the Swedish Central Bank to lower interest rates ahead, believes Peder Beck-Friis, economist at the asset manager Pimco. The reason is Trump's threats of tariffs, which can lift the dollar and create new inflation impulses.
Interest Rate Cuts at Risk if Trump Wins

Obama rapped with Eminem at an election rally

USA's former president Barack Obama warned at a campaign meeting about a "crazier" Donald Trump – and rapped together with the artist Eminem. .
Obama rapped with Eminem at an election rally
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