Two Israeli Embassy employees were killed in an armed attack near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., at around 9:00 p.m. local time. The suspect, 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was arrested at the scene after shouting “Free Palestine.”
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem condemned the attack and vowed justice, while the FBI launched a hate crime and terrorism investigation.
Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has officially begun his 5-year term as South Korea’s president after winning early elections with 49.42% of the vote.
Following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol over martial law declarations, Lee assumed office without a transition process. He took over from Acting President Lee Ju-ho, with an oath ceremony held at the National Assembly.
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