South Korea’s Political Crisis Deepens as Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Detention and Impeachment Trial SEOUL, South Korea — The political turmoil gripping South Korea has reached a boiling point as impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol remains embroiled in a legal battle following his controversial declaration of martial law last month. The crisis, which … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveils Ambitious Plan to Enhance Subway Safety NEW YORK CITY — In a bold move to address growing safety concerns, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a sweeping plan to bolster security across the city’s subway system. The initiative, revealed during her State of the State address, includes deploying police … Read more
Reality TV Star Chase Chrisley Accused of Assaulting Sports Bar Manager in Atlanta Reality TV star Chase Chrisley, known for his role in the hit show Chrisley Knows Best, is facing legal trouble after allegedly assaulting a manager at a popular Atlanta sports bar. The incident, which occurred on January 6, has sparked widespread attention, … Read more
Poland’s Duda Seeks Protection for Netanyahu amid ICC Warrant Ahead of Auschwitz Commemoration polish President Andrzej Duda has formally requested his government to ensure that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not arrested if he attends the upcoming commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27. The move comes as Netanyahu faces an International … Read more
New York State Landmarks illuminated in Dark Blue to Honour Law enforcement on National Appreciation Day In a powerful tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of law enforcement officers, Governor Kathy Hochul has directed 16 iconic New York State landmarks to be illuminated in dark blue on the evening of January 9. This symbolic gesture … Read more
Indonesian Lawyer Alvin Lim Dies at 50 Prominent Indonesian lawyer Alvin Lim passed away on January 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by his fearless advocacy in high-profile cases. His death, confirmed by close freind and fellow lawyer Razman Arif Nasution, has sent shockwaves through Indonesia’s legal community. Nasution shared the news in a … Read more
Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering statewide issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WeeklyMatters for a Saturday morning digest of the latest news and commentary from the Golden State. This story is part of California Voices, a commentary forum aiming to broaden our understanding of the … Read more
Tragedy Strikes New Zealand: Police Officer Killed in Deliberate Attack Table of Contents Tragedy Strikes New Zealand: Police Officer Killed in Deliberate Attack Global Food Crisis Deepens: US Faces Rising Prices and Supply Chain Challenges New Zealand Reels After Deliberate Attack Claims Life of Police sergeant The start of 2025 brought unimaginable grief to New … Read more
New York’s Mental Health Crisis Response: A Statewide Change Table of Contents New York’s Mental Health Crisis Response: A Statewide Change Daniel’s Law Clears Key Hurdle in New York Senate NY Senate Advances Key Mental Health Reform: ‘Daniel’s Law’ Clears Committee Key recommendations of ‘Daniel’s Law’ New York’s Mental Health Crisis response: A Statewide conversion … Read more
South Korean President Faces Unprecedented Arrest Warrant Table of Contents South Korean President Faces Unprecedented Arrest Warrant South Korea’s Political Crisis deepens Amid Impeachment and Martial Law Fallout South Korean President faces Unprecedented Arrest Warrant: An Expert Weighs In In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through South Korea and beyond, a … Read more