🇰🇷 South Korea Elects New President

In a significant political shift, South Korea has elected opposition leader Lee Jae-myung as president following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol. Lee’s victory marks a new chapter in the nation’s leadership. youtube.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5en.wikipedia.org+5

🇳🇱 Dutch Government Collapses

The Netherlands is facing political turmoil as Prime Minister Dick Schoof resigned after far-right leader Geert Wilders withdrew from the coalition government over immigration policy disputes. This development may lead to snap elections. theguardian.com

🇺🇦 Intensified Conflict in Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has escalated, with Russia claiming to have killed 1,400 Ukrainian soldiers in the past 24 hours, while Ukraine reports 1,100 Russian troop deaths. Additionally, Ukraine targeted the Kerch Bridge with underwater explosives, disrupting a critical supply route for Russia. hindustantimes.comtheguardian.com

🇵🇸 Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Gaza is experiencing a dire humanitarian situation, with nearly 100 Palestinians killed in the past day amid ongoing Israeli military operations. The violence has led to a temporary halt in aid distribution, exacerbating the crisis. abcnews.go.com+3aljazeera.com+3pbs.org+3abcnews.go.com+1aljazeera.com+1

🇺🇸 U.S. Army Exceeds Recruiting Goals

In domestic news, the U.S. Army has surpassed its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goals four months ahead of schedule, signing contracts with over 55,000 active-duty soldiers. army.mil