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"North Korea Modernizes Urban Warfare Training Facilities"… Further Troops to Russia? Amid growing speculation over an additional deployment of North Korean troops to Russia, signs have been detected that North Korea has begun modernizing its internal urban warfare training facilities. SBS Sep 17, 2026 2:11 PM

Bus Hit Following Ukrainian Train; Zelenskyy Condemns "Act of Brutality" The attacks appear intended to hinder the movement of Ukrainian military supplies while pressuring the economy and civilian logistics, thereby weakening the nation's capacity to sustain the war. SBS Sep 17, 2026 2:10 PM

Heavy Rains Send Agricultural Prices Soaring in Japan Soup curry, a popular dish during the suddenly chilly weather these days. A popular topping is broccoli. SBS Sep 17, 2026 12:53 PM

Trump Seeks New York Meeting with Leaders of Six Middle Eastern Nations to Discuss Iran War President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a meeting with leaders from six Middle Eastern nations in New York next week, the online media outlet Axios reported on the 16th local time. SBS Sep 17, 2026 11:41 AM

"Tim Cook and Sam Altman to Attend Trump-Xi Dinner" President Donald Trump at the White House next week during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States. SBS Sep 17, 2026 11:30 AM

Is a Saudi Oil Crisis Looming? Pipeline Shutdown Risks 120 Million Barrel Shortfall According to an analysis by maritime intelligence firm Kpler cited by the NYT, if the Saudi East-West Pipeline, which recently halted operations due to a strike, remains shut for a month, the supply shortfall the global oil market would have to endure is projected to reach approximately 120 million barrels. SBS Sep 17, 2026 11:25 AM

In a Bind, Saudi Arabia Runs Low on Interceptor Missiles as Allies Hesitate to Aid According to two regional sources speaking on the condition of anonymity, Saudi Arabia recently asked France, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and Egypt to deploy air defense assets to counter missile and drone attacks by the Houthis. SBS Sep 17, 2026 11:05 AM

Sandal-Clad Mountain Tribe Evolving into Mideast Pivot: Behind the Veil of Houthi Leader al-Houthi Al-Houthi was born into a family that claims descent from the Prophet Muhammad. In 2004, after his older brother and the founder of the group, Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, was killed by Yemeni government forces, he took over the leadership of the organization at the young age of his mid-20s. SBS Sep 17, 2026 10:49 AM

Base Rate Raised by 0.25 percentage points Amid Inflation Pressures... Hinting at Additional Hikes   A short while ago, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, shifting back to a tightening stance for the first time in 3 years and 2 months. SBS Sep 17, 2026 10:41 AM

EU Pushes for Total Social Media Ban for Children Under 13 Across 27 Member States Under the plan, teenagers aged 13 to 14 are expected to be permitted limited access only through restricted "mini-accounts" that require parental supervision. SBS Sep 17, 2026 10:41 AM