The Cockroach Janta Party accused the government of backtracking after the authorities had assured them that no punitive action would be taken against protesters.

Britain's new government has signalled ASEAN will be central to its Asia strategy, even as it balances closer engagement with China and India against its longstanding alliance with the United States.

The sentence could force Yoon Suk Yeol's People Power Party to return 39.7 billion won (US$27.1 million) in election expenses reimbursed by the National Election Commission following his presidential election victory.

Kazuyoshi Miura made his professional debut in 1986 and signed for Fukushima United on loan in January.

The weakening yen, higher bond yields, delayed tax relief and public frustration over the cost of living are adding pressure on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her government as a cabinet reshuffle looms.