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Turkish, South Korean foreign ministers meet in Ankara

Turkish, South Korean foreign ministers meet in Ankara

Hakan Fidan holds talks with Cho Hyun, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry

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Taiwan’s leader skips legislative appearance in impeachment proceedings
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Taiwan’s leader skips legislative appearance in impeachment proceedings

Legislature holds impeachment motion proceedings on William Lai Ching-te over his failure to sign revised fiscal allocation law passed by lawmakers

New Zealand sets November date for next general election
21.01.2026

New Zealand sets November date for next general election

Prime Minister Luxon says vote will be held on Nov. 7, 2026

South Korea's ex-Premier Han sentenced to 23 years in jail in martial law case
21.01.2026

South Korea's ex-Premier Han sentenced to 23 years in jail in martial law case

Ruling marks first time a member of Yoon’s Cabinet has been convicted over the martial law attempt

South Korea claims North producing nuclear material capable of making up to 20 nuclear bombs a year
21.01.2026

South Korea claims North producing nuclear material capable of making up to 20 nuclear bombs a year

Lee Jae Myung, South Korea's president, vows to take steps to restore 2018 military agreement with Pyongyang

South Korea designates 2024 stabbing of President Lee as terrorism case
21.01.2026

South Korea designates 2024 stabbing of President Lee as terrorism case

Lee Jae Myung, who was then opposition leader, in January 2024 was stabbed in the neck while visiting southeastern city of Busan