01South Korean President Yoon Suk yeol under investigation by prosecutorsAccording to Yonhap News Agency, on December 8th, Park Se hyun, the Minister of the Special Investigation Department for the Emergency Martial Law Situation in South Korea, said at a press conference that the prosecutor has received a report accusing President Yoon Suk yeol of committing the crime of internal strife and is currently investigating according to procedures. It is reported that Park Se hyun is also the Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office.
Previously, South Korean President Yoon Suk yeol suddenly declared nationwide martial law, shocking both the ruling and opposition parties and causing chaos in the political arena. The largest opposition party in South Korea, the United Democratic Party, previously stated that they would charge him with treason. A large number of South Korean people held a large-scale protest rally in Seoul, demanding that Yoon Seok yeol step down. Han Dongxun, the leader of the ruling National Power Party, where Yin Xiyue is located, has stated that measures will be taken to promote the orderly resignation of Yin Xiyue.
02Philippine President Marcos denies any connection to Sarah's impeachment appealManila News: Recently,Philippine civil society demands impeachment of Vice President SarahThe PhilippinesIn a statement, the Chief Civilian Officer of the Presidential Palace, Besamun, statedcall,presidentThe impeachment appeal between Little Marcus' office and civil society organizationsIt doesn't matter at all.
It is reported that,Filipino civic organizations, religious leaders, and anti former President Duterte activists jointly submitted an impeachment appeal to the House of Representatives on Monday, accusing Sarah of violating the constitution, engaging in corruption, bribery, betraying public trust, and committing other serious crimes. This appeal has received support from the opposition party. In the past, there have been similar impeachment appeals against other leaders in the Philippines, including former President Duterte, but these appeals were quickly rejected by the House of Representatives. It is generally believed that members of Congress may not be available next yearSpend time dealing with impeachment cases before the midterm elections in May.
01Syrian rebels capture capital, Assad family rule ends
According to news from Damascus, on December 8th, Syrian rebels invaded the capital Damascus after capturing Aleppo, Daraa, and Homs, forcing President Assad, who had been in power for 24 years, to flee to Russia. The Assad family's over 50 year dictatorship came to an end.
The dissatisfaction of the people towards the Assad regime has sparked a long-lasting crisisThe 13 year Syrian Civil War. After Assad stepped down, Syrians both domestically and internationally took to the streets to celebrate. According to reports, visitors and looters flocked to the Presidential Palace and other residences of Assad in Damascus; Across Syria, people are demolishing and trampling on statues of Hafez al Assad, the late father and former president of Assad.
01Malaysia allocates RM50 million to develop integrated circuit design
On December 7th, Malaysian Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced at a promotion ceremony for the Penang Silicon Design @ 5km+initiative in Bali, Penang that the federal government will allocate RM50 million to assist the Penang state government in promoting the development of integrated circuit design and further enhancing Penang's position as a semiconductor hub. This RM50 million grant will be disbursed over five years, with RM10 million per year.
Currently, Malaysia is striving to develop into the largest integrated circuit design park in Southeast Asia. Previously, the state of Selangor in the country also received strong support from the federal government, providing subsidies, tax exemptions, and visa exemptions to assist in the development of semiconductor accelerators and integrated circuit design parks.
01An accidental explosion occurred during a military exercise in Vietnam, resulting in 12 deaths
According to Agence France Presse, a sudden explosion occurred during a military exercise at the shooting range of the 7th Military Region in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, resulting in the death of 12 soldiers. It is understood that at the time of the incident, the soldiers were carrying explosives, and a thunderstorm broke out on the scene, causing the soldiers to pause their mission and rest. Unexpectedly, the explosives suddenly exploded, and most of the victims' bodies have been found. The initial judgment is that the cause of the accident was the explosion of the explosives caused by lightning hitting the fuse.
There are rarely fatal accidents during military training in Vietnam. According to the official newspaper People's Daily, the day before the accident, Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang delivered a speech to kick off the military exercise. Vietnam News Agency reported that the Ministry of National Defense has ordered an emergency investigation into the accident.
02Indonesia promotes free nutrition meal program for studentsJakarta news: Recently, the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture announced that about 50 cows have been transported from Australia to Indonesia. These are the first batch of imported cows launched by President Prabowoming at the beginning of the year to increase domestic milk production through the free nutrition meal program for students.
For the whole countryProviding free nutritious meals and milk to over 80 million students to ensure adequate nutrition is the top priority for Indonesian President Prabowo after taking office. According to the plan, by 2029, 3.6 million metric tons of milk will be used for the free nutrition meal program. Indonesia's milk production this year is expected to be 1 million metric tons, while demand is expected to be 4.7 million metric tons. If this plan is fully implemented, it will greatly alleviate the problem of delayed child development.
01The first Mass held after the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in ParisAccording to Agence France Presse, on December 8th, the first mass after restoration was held at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. The mass was presided over by Archbishop Ulrich of Paris and attended by 150 bishops and over 100 priests. French President Emmanuel Macron also attended the event.
haveThe 850 year old Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris suffered a major fire on April 15, 2019, with its roof and spire destroyed. After five years of restoration, it has finally reopened, with a reconstruction project costing approximately 700 million euros. About 40 national leaders attended the opening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, including President elect Trump of the United States, President Zelensky of Ukraine, President Steinmeier of Germany, President of the European Commission von der Leyen and Crown Prince of Britain.
Global Financial News: Recently, the US stock market has been mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.28%, the Nasdaq rising 0.81%, and the S&P 500 index rising 0.25%.