A night of political turmoil in South Korea has shaken stability in a key US ally, sending ripples through the region and Washington during heightened global tensions. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s sudden declaration of martial law, claiming to protect liberal democracy, was swiftly reversed after fierce political opposition and public protests.
Read MoreChinese journalist Dong Yuyu has been sentenced to seven years in prison for espionage, a conviction his family describes as "patently absurd." Dong, a 62-year-old veteran writer and former Harvard fellow, was known for his critical views on Chinese politics and economics, and he frequently engaged with foreign journalists and diplomats.
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