Showing questions for August 02, 2025
- Total: 31 questions
Question 16 Aug 02, 2025
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Which former South Korean president resisted questioning by removing his prison uniform and lying on the floor of his detention cell in July 2025?
Yoon Suk YeolYoon Suk Yeol, the former president of South Korea, was involved in a high-profile legal case following his removal from office in April 2025 over the imposition of martial law. He was sent back to prison and faced trial on charges of rebellion and other criminal allegations. On the day of questioning by special counsel Min Joong-ki’s team, Yoon refused to cooperate by taking off his prison uniform and lying down in protest. The investigators, holding a court-issued warrant, refrained from using force due to safety concerns but warned of enforcement in the next attempt. His legal team cited serious health issues, including cardiovascular and eye problems, as reasons for non-cooperation.
Question 17 Aug 02, 2025
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What was the primary reason given by New Zealand officials for the establishment of the new FBI office in Wellington?
To combat transnational crimes like child exploitation and drug smugglingNew Zealand officials, including Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Security Minister Judith Collins, emphasized that the new FBI office in Wellington was established to enhance cooperation on transnational crimes such as online child exploitation and drug smuggling. They deliberately avoided framing the office as a move to counter China, despite FBI Director Kash Patel’s comments suggesting otherwise. The government’s official statement focused on law enforcement collaboration without targeting any third country. This careful stance reflects New Zealand’s balancing act between its security alliance with the US and its strong economic ties with China. Analysts noted that while the US seeks stronger alignment, New Zealand prefers to avoid overtly antagonizing Beijing.
Question 18 Aug 02, 2025
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How many people were killed in the Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv in July 2025, according to Ukrainian officials?
31In July 2025, a devastating Russian drone and missile assault on Kyiv resulted in the deaths of 31 people, including five children, marking the deadliest single attack on the capital since aerial strikes began in 2022. Over 150 others were injured, with 16 of them being children. The attack destroyed part of a nine-story residential building and damaged more than 100 structures, including schools and medical facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and reiterated calls for stronger international sanctions on Russia. The incident prompted Ukraine to request an urgent UN Security Council meeting to demand a full and unconditional ceasefire.
Question 19 Aug 02, 2025
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What did Dr. Santosh Yadav, an Indian entrepreneur in Dublin, describe his recent assault as in his public appeal?
A brutal, unprovoked racist attackDr. Santosh Yadav, an Indian entrepreneur and AI expert living in Dublin, described being attacked by a group of six teenagers as a "brutal, unprovoked racist attack." He detailed how he was beaten from behind, suffered a fractured cheekbone, and required hospitalization after the incident near his apartment. Yadav emphasized that such attacks on Indians and minorities were increasing across Dublin, occurring in public spaces like buses and housing estates. He criticized the Irish government for its inaction and called for concrete measures to ensure the safety of Indian nationals. His account prompted the Indian Embassy in Ireland to issue a safety advisory urging caution among Indian citizens.
Question 20 Aug 02, 2025
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Why was the killing of the lion Blondie in Zimbabwe controversial in mid-2025?
It was a collared lion involved in an Oxford University research projectThe killing of Blondie, a collared lion in Zimbabwe, sparked international outrage because it was part of a scientific research project conducted by Oxford University and sponsored by Africa Geographic. The lion was lured out of Hwange National Park using bait into a hunting zone, where it was legally shot by a trophy hunter. Despite the legality of the hunt under Zimbabwean regulations, conservationists condemned the incident, drawing parallels to the 2015 killing of Cecil the lion. The use of bait to entice a research animal into a kill zone raised ethical concerns about wildlife management and conservation practices. The event reignited debates over trophy hunting and its impact on protected species and scientific studies.