SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean law enforcement officials on Monday requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3 amounted to rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities into the power grab that lasted only a few hours, confirmed it requested the warrant from the Seoul Western District Court. They plan to question Yoon on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. Yoon has dodged several requests by the joint investigation team and public prosecutors to appear for questioning and has also blocked searches of his offices. It’s not clear whether the court will grant the warrant or whether Yoon can be compelled to appear for questioning. Under the country’s laws, locations potentially linked to military secrets cannot be seized or searched without the consent of the person in charge, and it’s unlikely that Yoon will voluntarily leave his residence if he faces detainment. Yoon’s presidential powers were suspended after the National Assembly voted to impeach him on Dec. 14 over his imposition of martial law that lasted only hours but has triggered weeks of political turmoil, halted high-level diplomacy and rattled financial markets. Yoon’s fate now lies with the Constitutional Court, which has begun deliberations on whether to uphold the impeachment and formally remove Yoon from office or reinstate him. Yoon has defended the martial law decree as a necessary act of governance, describing it as a warning against the liberal opposition Democratic Party, which has been bogging down his agenda with its majority in the parliament. Parliament voted last week to also impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who had assumed the role of acting president after Yoon’s powers were suspended, over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of Yoon’s case. The country’s new interim leader is Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok, who is also finance minister.James Madison wins 96-64 over Midwaypanaloko ko casino login 。

Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. and Snap Inc. rose over 2% on Friday afternoon after a U.S. appeals court upheld a potential ban on TikTok. The court rejected a petition from TikTok and its users that claimed the ban, or a forced divestment of the platform by its Chinese parent ByteDance, infringed on free speech rights. The ban could take effect as early as Jan. 19, 2025, but TikTok plans to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, which could delay its implementation. The U.S. government has raised concerns for years about TikTok’s data collection practices, while TikTok asserts it has invested billions to secure user data. The news sparked gains for both Meta and Snap, but retail sentiment diverged. Meta faced ‘bearish’ levels on Stocktwits, with some users doubting the sustainability of the current rally, with the stock hitting yet another fresh high on Friday. Some skepticism arose from comments made by President-elect Donald Trump during his campaign, where he hinted at a softer stance on TikTok despite pushing for restrictions in his earlier presidency. Snap, on the other hand, saw a surge in ‘bullish’ sentiment, with investors optimistic about its ability to capitalize on TikTok’s potential exit from the U.S. market. TikTok, which has 170 million active users in the U.S., is a major platform for free expression and income generation for many creators. However, Congress and successive administrations have argued that removing TikTok from Chinese control is essential for national security. If enforced, the ban could shift user engagement and advertising revenue to competitors like Meta’s Instagram Reels and Snap’s Spotlight. In a separate development, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced updates to the company’s AI initiatives, unveiling the Llama 3.3 70B text model and plans for a massive 2GW+ data center to support future AI developments. Meta’s AI products now have nearly 600 million monthly active users, contributing to the company’s record-high stock performance, which has surged 77.29% year to date. Snap, despite Friday’s rise, remains 85% below its mid-2021 pandemic-era highs. While Meta’s stock sizzles, speculation about a potential stock split grows, with a Stocktwits poll showing 49% of retail users expecting an announcement by 2025. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.<

1 2 Kolkata: Asked about succession in the party and the senior-junior debate, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that Trinamool seniors would collectively decide on her successor and it was not about what she believed, but "what the party collectively believed". Speaking about the RG Kar issue, the CM said the protests were political and people realised it later. In an interview to TV channel News 18 Bangla, Banerjee said: "The party will decide the successor. TMC does not belong to one person. No party can survive without its workers." "I don't believe in egoism. We have to move forward together. If I say I'll make decisions alone that would be arrogance," she added and said one needs both seniors and juniors in a political party. Asked about RG Kar protests, Banerjee said: "People initially did not understand that the protests were political but they soon realised the real nature of protests. I have no issue with a political movement. It is one's democratic right to protest. But it was a planted game. Not all who participated understood it. Not all who participated were a part of the game, either." Banerjee said she had sought a month from the victim's parents to ensure justice. "Maybe they were advised by someone against it," she said. The CM said a probe — on how some doctors who went on strike were practising at private hospitals — was at an advanced stage. "The probe will be deep and with full evidence, I will make it public. We had to spend Rs 1,000 crore on Swasthya Sathi. I do not speak without evidence," she said. The CM also indicated that TMC's association with consultancy firm I-Pac was under scanner, saying: "Poll consultants, at best, can deck up the bride. They can't find the bride. Not all their surveys are always right. The surveys keep changing too." "They might help a little, but they can't secure a win. Otherwise, Prashant Kishor himself wouldn't have lost elections," the CM said. Stressing that the real key to success was the trust of the public, Banerjee said: "When people are with you, nothing else is needed." Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

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