Author: Tamas Fencsik
Published on: 04/04/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Israel’s Prime Minister and his Hungarian counterpart meet in Budapest on Thursday. Hungary announces its intention to leave the International Criminal Court. Netanyahu says ICC is “no longer an impartial court, not a court of law, but a political court” ADVERTISEMENT Hungary must send a written notification of its intention to withdraw to the UN secretary-general. The withdrawal will take effect within a year of the notification. South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously voted to uphold the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon acted dubiously by declaring martial law, but also violated the constitution. His removal triggers fresh presidential elections, which must be held within two months. The acting president, Han Duck-soo, will remain in office until South Koreans choose a new leader. Yoon faces separate criminal trial on charges of insurrection. His party says it accepts the court’s decision. Lee Jae-myung is an early favourite to win by-election.
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