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South Korea's impeached president gets pay rise

South Korea's impeached president gets pay rise

Impeached S. Korean President Yoon gets a 3% pay raise despite suspension for martial law. He resists arrest; protests occur. Acting President also gets a raise.

Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers

Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers

Zelenskyy offers captured North Korean soldiers to Pyongyang for Ukrainian POWs. One soldier claimed training, not fighting. Ukraine claims Russia supplied false IDs.

NewJeans: Ador takes legal action against K-pop stars

NewJeans: Ador takes legal action against K-pop stars

NewJeans & Ador in legal battle over contracts. Ador seeks to block group's independent deals. Group alleges mistreatment, faces huge fees for early exit.

Mahakumbh: Naked ash-smeared ascetics to lead India bathing spectacle

Mahakumbh: Naked ash-smeared ascetics to lead India bathing spectacle

Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj expects 20M+ for a major bathing day, with Naga Sadhus leading. The 45-day event will host 400M, seeking spiritual purification.

Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala in Pakistan

Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala in Pakistan

Malala urged Muslim leaders to challenge Taliban's oppression of Afghan women, citing their policies as un-Islamic & a gender apartheid. She also cited Gaza's education issues.

Kumbh Mela: India races to prepare huge Prayagraj gathering

Kumbh Mela: India races to prepare huge Prayagraj gathering

Kumbh Mela, a massive Hindu festival, begins in Prayagraj with 400M expected. Millions will bathe in holy rivers. Preparations face delays, but are mostly ready.