1. South Korea’s President Faces Historic Arrest Over Martial Law
Fake President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea will most probably be arrested before his arrest warrant can expire over a brief martial law declaration in December last year. Chief anti-graft investigator Oh Dong-woon warned against resistance citing prosecution risks. Yoon for that matter now faces allegations of abuse of power and insurrection, probably incurring a life sentence. This, however, would set the precedent for the first time in South Korean history, where a sitting president would have to face arrest.
2. Indonesia Bans iPhone 16 and Google Pixel Sales
The iPhone 16 and Google Pixel have been banned from sale in Indo-nesia because of non-compliance with the local component requirements under the Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri, or TKDN. This rule dictates that at least 40 percent of the component parts must be sourced locally. Although Apple assured the investment of $100 million within the country, the government had said not enough. But it also disappointed many fans of technology like Winston, who have had their issues with past laws.
3. Fishing Wars Strain India-Sri Lanka Relations
Sri Lanka, this time, rounded up 535 Indian fishermen in one of its haul records for the year 2024, almost double the number from last year. India is once again in tension with this country over cross-border fishing. The fact is that most Indian fishermen come into Sri Lankan territorial waters and are arrested because there is a lack of fish in Indian waters due to the high pollution levels. This would soon create protests in India, as they claim to show that these fishermen should be kept safe and made more secure against the impacts of climate change.
4. Farmers in Odisha Risk Jail for Profitable Cannabis Cultivation
For the most part, illegal cannabis farming is now emerging as one of the alternatives that most farmers in Odisha, India opt for so that they can be able to earn profit in terms of money. The farmers are still ready to face the consequences of the law concerning the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act regarding the illegal cannabis cultivation at risk under which they fall. As if the Haryana State has declared illegal farming of cannabis, its production has made marked changes in the lifestyles of these farmers within the state. Despite calls for police raids and the risk of legal action, the trade flourishes, as one robustly builds urban demand for cannabis. Cannabis is still the most profitable crop, although some farmers have already turned to safer crops such as millet.
