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According to Xinhua News Agency,On March 21st, five opposition parties including the largest opposition party in South Korea, the United Democratic Party, submitted a request to the National Assembly to impeach Choi Sang mu, the Deputy Prime Minister of Economy and Minister of Planning and Finance, who acted as acting president. The opposition party accuses Choi Sang mu of not appointing vacant Constitutional Court judges.
It is understood that last yearAt the end of December, Choi Sang mu appointed two of the three Constitutional Court judges recommended by the parliament, but "postponed" the appointment of Ma Enhe recommended by the opposition party on the grounds that "the ruling and opposition parties did not reach an agreement". The Constitutional Court of South Korea at the end of February this yearrule,Cui Xiangmu's failure to appoint Ma Enhe constitutes unconstitutional.The Constitutional Court pointed out that the President (Acting President)Selective appointment of Constitutional Court judges elected by Congress is not allowed.
Manila, March 21- A spokesperson for the Philippine Presidential Office reiterated that former President Duterte was arrested and transferred to the International Criminal Court in accordance with the law, and the Presidential Office was not involved. There is no alleged mastermind behind this matter.
Previously, Duterte's special woman and Philippine Vice President Sarah insisted that Duterte's arrest was illegal and aimed at dismantling the anti Marcos forces. She emphasized that Filipino citizens are detained without valid arrest warrants issued by Philippine courts, without due process, and without any legal basis. This is a political issue, and the authorities are using government resources and the International Criminal Court to destroy the opposition.
01Israel claims to annex Gaza Strip
Jerusalem Comprehensive News,On March 21st, after resuming fierce attacks on Gaza, Israel warned that if Hamas did not release the hostages still held, Israel would expand the buffer zone around Gaza and implement permanent control to protect Israeli civilians and soldiers.
Previously, Israel moved towards GazaThe largest attack since the ceasefire on January 19th, with several days of continuous strikes causing significant casualties. The Gaza Civil Defense Agency said on Friday that this offensive has caused at least 515 deaths. It is reported that Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, taking 251 hostages. It is estimated that 58 people are still being held, and the Israeli military claims that 34 of them have died.
On March 20th, the North Korean Missile General Administration test fired the latest air defense missile weapon system officially produced by a military enterprise to test its comprehensive combat performance. North Korean leader Kim Jong un personally observed the test firing and expressed great satisfaction with the results.
It is reported that South Korea and the United States have just concludedThe annual joint military exercise of 'Shield of Freedom'. Pyongyang has long condemned the joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea, criticizing the recent joint exercise as a "reckless" and "war rehearsal" move. A researcher at the World Institute for North Korean Studies in South Korea analyzed that North Korea's test launch may be an excuse for the US South Korea joint exercise to test its developed weapons, which are being prepared for export to Russia for use in the Ukrainian battlefield. Considering the increasingly close security relationship between North Korea and Russia, Pyongyang may have received assistance from Russia to develop an air defense missile system.
01SoftBank acquires Ampere, a chip design company
According to Reuters, SoftBank Group recently announced that it willAcquired Ampere Computing, a US semiconductor company, for $6.5 billion. The company's statement indicates that a preliminary agreement has been reached between the two parties, but the transaction still requires regulatory approval. This acquisition is expected to be completed in the second half of this year and will further strengthen SoftBank's layout in the field of artificial intelligence.
SoftBank isIn 2016, it acquired British chip design company AnMou for $32 billion. In 2023, AnMou went public on NASDAQ, which was the largest IPO in the US stock market that year. Ampere is a chip design company that focuses on high-performance, energy-efficient, and sustainable AI technology. Based on AnMou's computing platform, it manufactures processors for data center equipment. In recent years, SoftBank has been expanding its investment in AI infrastructure. In February of this year, SoftBank and OpenAI announced the establishment of a joint venture to provide advanced AI technology to enterprises.
01London Heathrow Airport closed for a day due to major fire
According to comprehensive news from London, Heathrow Airport, one of the world's top five airports, has recently been shut down due to a nearby fire, with at least one stop throughout the day1350 flights have been affected, with flight cancellations or delays disrupting global tourism, transportation, and trade.
It is reported that the substation where the fire broke out is located in the Hayes area northeast of Heathrow Airport. After receiving the alarm, the London Fire Department assigned10 fire trucks and about 70 firefighters rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire. At present, the cause of the fire is still unclear. The British police said there is no indication that the fire was intentionally caused, but given the severity of the incident, the counter-terrorism department is leading the investigation. Aviation experts also question whether Heathrow Airport, as one of the most important aviation hubs in the UK, Europe, and even the world, actually does not have a backup emergency power source independent of the power grid.
Kuala Lumpur News: Recently, there have been reports that a century old Indian temple in the center of Kuala Lumpur may be demolished and rebuilt on its original siteThe 'Chang Ming Hui Church' has caused strong dissatisfaction among the Malaysian Indian community.
It is reported that the government authorities, without the knowledge of the temple committeeIn 2014, the land where the temple is located was sold to a private enterprise. Since 2016, the government and this private enterprise have repeatedly requested the relocation of the temple. Currently, the temple is discussing relocation with the government and landlords. Suddenly, it was reported that the temple would be demolished and rebuilt as a church, which is difficult for the temple to accept. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Maimuna have stated that the government will arrange for the relocation of the Indian temple to a suitable location and will not demolish the temple until the relocation is completed. They emphasized that the construction of the mosque is the plan of the landlord, not the municipal council.
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