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World News January 3, 2025

Asia News Wrap: Arrest warrant issued against Yoon Seok-yeol, and more

South Korea:
An arrest warrant was issued for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his December 2024 martial law attempt. Investigators confronted his security detail while protesters clashed with police outside his residence. Yoon’s legal team deemed the warrant “illegal” and plans to challenge it.

Malaysia:
WeChat and TikTok received operating licenses under a new social media law targeting cybercrime. Telegram is finalizing its license, while Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) has begun the process.

Vietnam:
The country’s fertility rate fell to a record low of 1.91 children per woman, continuing a declining trend since 2021. Concerns over aging society and insufficient government resources grow.

India:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, aboard a PSLV rocket. This mission marks a step toward future satellite servicing and space station operations.

Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions:
Afghan Taliban forces conducted strikes in Pakistan following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, escalating border tensions.

Source – CGTN

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