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Jan 2025
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How South Korea's President Avoided Arre...

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In today’s episode, we run through how the South Korean president is still avoiding arrest. Also, we discuss which European foreign ministers have arrived in Syria; Israeli airstrikes continue to hit Gaza; and Friedrich Merz Pushes for EU-US Trade Deal.


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Further reading:


✍️ Yoon Suk Yeol Continues to Avoid Arrest



✍️ EU Foreign Ministers Arrive in Syria




✍️ Israeli Strikes Continue to Hit Gaza



✍️ Friedrich Merz Pushes for EU-US Trade Deal



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