QtrendsEx-South Korean President Yoon sentenced to 30 years for drone plot
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for orchestrating drone flights over Pyongyang, in a landmark ruling that also involved charges of general treason. The sentence concludes a dramatic fall from power for Yoon, who was ousted from office. Multiple international outlets including CNN, AP News, NPR, China Daily and The Guardian covered the ruling, which has drawn global attention to the escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at age 47 after spending more than three years in a coma. The Royal Palace confirmed her passing, which has prompted an outpouring of grief across the country. The princess had been a prominent figure in Thai royal affairs and was widely seen as a potential heir before her medical emergency in late 2022.
President Trump has claimed the US and Iran are on the verge of finalizing a peace agreement to end their ongoing conflict, suggesting a signing could come within days. However, Iranian officials have stated that nothing has been finalized and no final decision has been reached. The contradiction highlights the continued uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two nations.