South Korea’s former defense minister, Kim Yong-hyun, was arrested Sunday for his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law declaration. Kim, who resigned Wednesday, reportedly suggested the measure to Yoon. Despite surviving an impeachment vote, Yoon faces pressure to resign. Prosecutors and national police are investigating treason allegations against Yoon, Kim, and other officials.

Syrian rebels seize Homs and advance on Damascus, jeopardizing Assad’s rule. HTS, a designated terrorist group, leads the offensive as Hezbollah withdraws forces. Intense gunfire erupts in Damascus amid celebrations in Homs. International diplomacy calls for an end to hostilities and a political solution.

Videos circulating on social media allegedly show inmates at Kalaburagi Central Prison drinking alcohol and smoking, with mobile phones visible. This follows the transfer of six prisoners for threatening the jail superintendent and inciting potential riots. A prison official claims the videos are old and depict tea, not alcohol.