Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was officially arrested this Sunday. His arrest could mean a long stay in jail, facing charges related to his controversial martial law declaration last month. The news stirred up trouble at the Seoul Western District Court. Yoon's supporters broke in, cau
When Donald Trump was set to take office, thousands of young people filled the streets of Washington, D. C. , to make their voices heard. JoJo Milton, 26, traveled from Tennessee to join the People’s March. He worried about the future of the planet, LGBTQ+ rights, and women's rights. For him, protec
Last weekend, Seoul witnessed a storm of activity when a judge extended the detention of South Korea's suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol. Tens of thousands of supporters gathered outside the Seoul Western District Court on Saturday, showing their support for Yoon, who was arrested on Wednesday for
Just days before Donald Trump was set to take office again, thousands of people from across the U. S. gathered in Washington, D. C. to march for women's reproductive rights and other causes they feel are threatened by the incoming administration. This wasn't the first time such a march had happened;
Donald Trump made his way to Washington, D. C. , for his second presidential inauguration. He flew on a military plane, a courtesy usually extended by the outgoing administration. This time, it's because Trump is taking power again. The journey was different from his first inauguration eight years a
It's election time for the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and things are heating up. A group of teachers—both retired and in service—is trying to boot out the current president, Michael Mulgrew. They're not happy about a plan to switch their health insurance to a privatized system called Medic
For years, Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, was beloved for promising freedom from Portuguese rule and a better life. But recently, things have changed. When Daniel Chapo took office as president, the country was more discontented than ever. Many people think the recent election was unfair, and p
In South Korea, impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is stuck inside his heavily guarded residence. Why? Because investigators want to question him about a power grab. Things got tense on January 3 when dozens of investigators tried to enter the compound, but were blocked. Since then, supporters and op
In a significant move, the US and UK have hit Russian oil and gas companies with new sanctions. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy sees this as a big blow to Russia's war efforts. Two major Russian companies, Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, are now targeted. The UK says these companies help fund Putin's
President Nicolás Maduro is set to continue his rule in Venezuela until 2031, following his inauguration on Friday. This comes despite widespread allegations that his opponent, Edmundo González, actually won the recent election. Many people in the capital, Caracas, protested against Maduro's new ter
