Impeached Philippine VP Sara Duterte faces potential lifetime political ban as senators push legislation. Supporter calls movement 'insane and wicked'

SEOUL — A South Korean court acquitted former President Yoon Suk-yeol of perjury in connection with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's aiding-the-insurrection case, Yonhap reported.

South Korean former President Yoon Suk-yeol was acquitted of perjury in former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's aiding-the-insurrection case in the first instance trial, Yonhap News Agency reported Thursday.

India law enforcement raids linked to opposition leader trigger violence in Kerala, stoking debate over BJP targeting political rivals.

Raids by Indian law enforcement linked to an opposition leader in a money laundering case have sparked violence in Kerala and reignited debate over alleged targeting of political rivals by the ruling BJP.

US consumer watchdog CFPB recalls all staff nationwide to Washington headquarters.

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recalls all staff nationwide to Washington headquarters.

Trump says he's unconcerned about political fallout from extended Iran conflict, warns Iranian leaders miscalculated on midterm leverage.

President Trump said he was unconcerned about the political fallout of an extended conflict with Iran, and that Iranian leaders had miscalculated if they thought the November midterm elections would force him into a deal.