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Ex-South Korean President Yoon jailed for 5 years for obstruction of justice

Seoul, Jan 16 (UNI) South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison for abuse of power, obstructing justice, and falsifying documents in connection with his failed attempt to impose martial law in 2024.
The verdict was handed down by the Seoul Central District Court.
This is the first verdict among four trials related to Yoon’s brief martial law declaration in December 2024. Though short-lived, the move sparked nationwide protests and prompted lawmakers to rush to the National Assembly to overturn his decision.
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PM Carney unveils Canada’s First Defence Industrial Strategy to strengthen Armed Forces and economy

18 Feb 2026 | 9:31 AM

Ottawa, Feb 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy, aimed at strengthening national security, creating high-paying jobs, and reinforcing the country’s strategic autonomy in the wake of a rapidly changing world.

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PM Carney unveils Canada’s First Defence Industrial Strategy to strengthen Armed Forces and economy

18 Feb 2026 | 9:31 AM

Ottawa, Feb 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy, aimed at strengthening national security, creating high-paying jobs, and reinforcing the country’s strategic autonomy in the wake of a rapidly changing world.

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Trump ally says failure to oust Ayatollah will be 'strategic win' for Iran

17 Feb 2026 | 9:22 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 17 (UNI) Republican senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham, during his visit to Israel said that a decision on potential US military action against Iran was "weeks" not "months" away, opining that should Washington or Tel Aviv fail to oust the reigning Ayatollah's Islamic Republic, it would be "a strategic victory" for Tehran.

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Awami League denounces Bangladesh elections as 'staged', Calls it 'mockery of democracy'

17 Feb 2026 | 9:15 PM

Dhaka, Feb 17 (UNI) Issuing a scathing criticism against the recent Feb 12 twin polls in Bangladesh, the Awami League has alleged the elections conducted under the leadership of Chief Advisor Md Yunus of being "staged", pointed to widespread irregularities before, and during voting.

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Bangladesh: BNP leader Salahuddin says party 'pledged to uphold July Charter as political compromise'

17 Feb 2026 | 9:14 PM

Dhaka, Feb 17 (UNI) Bangladesh's new ruling party, BNP's Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, on Tuesday said the outfit has pledged to uphold the July National Charter as a "document of political compromise".

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