SEOUL -- A South Korean court on Thursday rejected arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol's request for release, according to multiple media outlets.

The Seoul Central District Court reviewed the legality of Yoon's arrest at the request of his defense counsel, refusing to accept it as there was "no reason" to call for the legality review. (South Korea-Yoon-Arrest)

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MOSCOW -- Moscow supports any agreement that could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

"Any settlement that leads to a ceasefire and an end to the suffering of the people in Gaza, that contributes to Israel's security, can only be welcomed," Peskov said, commenting on the deal at a daily briefing. (Russia-Gaza Ceasefire-Response)

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BRATISLAVA -- Two individuals were killed, and one remains in critical condition following a high school attack by a student in a Slovak town, local media reported on Thursday.

The student carried out the knife attack at a high school in the town of Spisska Stara Ves on Thursday afternoon. The suspect was detained shortly after the incident, according to Presov law enforcement officers. (Slovak-School)

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JOHANNESBURG -- The South African government has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, calling it "a crucial first step" toward ending the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, said the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

The announcement was made after Israel and Hamas agreed to a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal after intensive mediation efforts by Qatar, Egypt and the United States. (South Africa-Comment-Gaza Ceasefire) Enditem

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