South Korean prosecutors have sought a 30-year prison sentence for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of abusing power and escalating tensions with North Korea ahead of imposing martial law in 2024

Japan has scrapped its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a major shift in its post-war defence policy. The decision by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet opens the door for exports of warships, combat drones and other arms as Tokyo seeks to strengthen its defence industry amid regional tensions