US defence secretary scraps South Korea trip Posted on 06/12/2024 US defence secretary Lloyd Austin (centre) welcomes Armenia’s defence minister Suren Papikyan (centre left) to the Pentagon on Thursday. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: US defence secretary Lloyd Austin no longer plans to travel to South Korea, two US officials told Reuters on Thursday, following South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s botched attempt this week to impose martial law. One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said planning had been underway for a trip in the near term but it was determined now was not the appropriate time. The official said South Korea had been consulted regarding the change in travel plans. Austin will leave office by Jan 20, when US President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated. Yoon’s declaration of martial law late on Tuesday sought to consolidate power, ban political activity and censor the media. It sparked outrage on the streets and concern among South Korea’s international allies. South Korea’s defence minister, who recommended the move, has resigned. News
Nottingham Forest aiming high after defying expectations Posted on 09/11/2024 Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood celebrates scoring during their Premier League match against West Ham United at the City Ground, Nottingham. (AP pic) NOTTINGHAM: Nottingham Forest have defied expectations to reach their highest Premier League position in 26 years after surviving one of the most turbulent seasons in the club’s history…. Read More
No crime, no conspiracy, just an honest mistake, says Selangor police chief of missing RM1m cash in Ampang Posted on 12/11/2024 SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 — The police did not find any criminal element in the case of a bag containing RM1 million in cash that was reported missing after the collection process was carried out by a security company from a bank in Ampang Point, Ampang near here, last Wednesday…. Read More
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