Saturday, May 02
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained by authorities following his declaration of martial law in December, which he claimed was to counter an 'anti-state' opposition. A multi-day operation involving over 1,000 officers culminated in his arrest, leading to a focus on the Constitutional Court's deliberations on his impeachment.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to create the External Revenue Service to collect tariffs and revenues from foreign countries, aiming to reduce national debt and boost financial prosperity. However, this proposal faces opposition from economists and Democrats, who argue it will burden American families and businesses.
Hundreds of law enforcement officials in South Korea resumed efforts Wednesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence in Seoul, after his martial law declaration and subsequent impeachment. Despite court warrants and police deployment, his presidential security team continues to block attempts to execute the detention. Yoon has not left his official residence in Seoul for weeks, and the presidential security service prevented dozens of investigators from detaining him after a nearly six-hour standoff on January 3.
J K Rowling has expressed her surprise at the literary community’s silence regarding sexual assault allegations against writer Neil Gaiman. Rowling’s comments come as eight women, including a former babysitter for Gaiman’s child, accuse the author of predatory behaviour. Gaiman denies all allegations. Geiman was first accused of sexual assault in 2024.
Country star Carrie Underwood is among the performers for Donald Trump’s second inauguration, slated for January 20, 2025, while Village People will perform at two of the inaugural events. The inauguration includes rallies, ceremonial performances, and concerts by some of Trump's favourites. His second inauguration is expected to be different from his first with notable differences.
Blue Origin’s debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket, initially scheduled for Monday, was postponed due to ice buildup in critical systems. The company, founded by Jeff Bezos, is eyeing Tuesday for a second attempt, though poor weather may cause further delays. Named after astronaut John Glenn, this ambitious rocket aims to set new milestones in space exploration.
As Doocy hinted at the approaching end of his tenure covering the White House beat, he didn’t miss the chance to acknowledge Jean-Pierre’s resilience in fielding tough questions. His remark, “You could have stopped taking the hard questions years ago, and you didn’t,” struck a rare note of camaraderie, a pause in their usual back-and-forth where respect trumped rivalry.
