Seoul: South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from custody on Saturday after prosecutors ordered his release following a court order. On Friday, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Yoon's request to overturn his arrest, granting his release. After being released, Yoon thanked the court's courage and determination in "correcting illegality," according to Yonhap news agency.

Syria Reclaims Control in Northwestern Coastal Region

According to Anadolu Agency, Syria confirmed Saturday evening that it had regained control over areas in the northwestern coastal region that faced attacks from remnants of the deposed Assad regime. A Defense Ministry spokesperson, who was not identified, made the announcement in a broadcast by SANA, the official Syrian news agency. "Forces of the Defense Ministry achieved rapid field progress, reestablishing control over areas that witnessed treacherous attacks on public security personnel," the spokesperson said.

Israel Conducts Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire

Despite Tel Aviv having agreed to a ceasefire, Israeli warplanes on Saturday evening carried out more than 20 airstrikes on various areas in southern Lebanon. "Israeli warplanes launched a wide-scale aerial assault on valleys and the outskirts of towns with more than 20 airstrikes,' according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The agency has yet to report on any casualties or material damages.