Kim Keon Hee, Wife of Ousted South Korean President, Jailed for Corruption
Kim Keon Hee, the wife of South Korea's ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption, according to The Guardian. The Seoul court approved a warrant for her arrest in August, citing the potential for her to destroy evidence. Her husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, awaits a verdict on a high-stakes rebellion charge that could result in the death penalty or life imprisonment, The Guardian reported.
Iran Delegates Import Powers Amid US War Threats
Amidst rising tensions and the looming threat of war with the United States and Israel, the Iranian government is implementing contingency plans to maintain basic governance, Al Jazeera reported. President Masoud Pezeshkian convened a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday with governors from Iran's border provinces and his economy minister to delegate responsibilities in the event of war, according to state media. A working group was also established to ensure the continued flow of essential goods, particularly food, Al Jazeera noted.
Protests Erupt Near US Embassy in Iraq Over Election Interference
Hundreds of protesters gathered near the U.S. embassy in Iraq to denounce what they perceived as election interference, Euronews reported. Nouri al-Maliki, a leading candidate for the premiership, condemned the "blatant interference" by the United States after President Donald Trump allegedly threatened to end all support to the country if al-Maliki was re-elected, according to Euronews. The U.S. has exerted considerable influence over Iraqi politics since the 2003 invasion that removed Saddam Hussein from power. "We categorically reject the blatant American interference in Iraq's internal affairs," al-Maliki stated, as reported by Euronews.
Starmer Vows to Address Human Rights Concerns with Xi Jinping
Keir Starmer, leader of the UK, arrived in Beijing for the first trip to the country by a UK leader in eight years, vowing to raise human rights issues with Chinese President Xi Jinping, The Guardian reported. Downing Street indicated that Starmer would address areas of disagreement, including human rights abuses in China, during his visit. The Prime Minister may also discuss the fate of Uyghurs with the Chinese leader, as the trip aims to improve economic relations, according to The Guardian. Starmer stated that he would raise "the issues that need to be raised" on human rights, The Guardian noted.
Palestinians Denied Dignity Even in Death
Israeli forces retrieved the body of Ran Gvili, an Israeli man who died on October 7, 2023, from a Palestinian graveyard in northern Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. The operation was hailed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an "extraordinary achievement." Israeli TV showed soldiers singing a Hebrew song at the site, and Western media emphasized the importance of the operation and its contribution to national healing, according to Al Jazeera.
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