South Korea's former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo sentenced to 15 years in prison on appeal for aiding the insurrection of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Zelenskyy orders the development of a legislative framework to regulate private military and security companies in Ukraine, InteriorIhor Klymenko says. The move aims to establish legal standards for the sector.

UkrainianVolodymyr Zelenskyy has directed the Ministry of Internal Affairs, intelligence agencies, and government officials to develop a legislative framework for the regulation of private security and military companies in Ukraine, according to InteriorIhor Klymenko.

A South Korean court sentences formerHan to 15 years in prison.

A South Korean court has sentenced formerHan to 15 years in prison.

Victoria Police link 34 incidents of firebombings and shootings to an organized crime spree in Melbourne. Authorities have arrested 35 people and filed over 140 charges as part of the ongoing Operation Eclipse investigation.

Victoria Police have linked 34 incidents of firebombings and shootings to an organized crime spree targeting hospitality venues in Melbourne. Chief Commissioner Mike Bush stated that 35 individuals have been arrested and over 140 charges filed under Operation Eclipse.

Japan's Nikkei stock index jumps over 3% to record intraday high early Thursday, reaching 61,774.99 points after markets reopened from public holidays.

Japan's Nikkei stock index rose over 3 percent early Thursday, hitting a record intraday high after markets reopened following public holidays.