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Saudi Arabia Resorts to 'Hormuz Shuttle' as Desperate Measure... Breathing Room for Crude Supply Saudi Arabia, with its main crude oil export routes blocked, has turned to a desperate measure known as the "Hormuz Shuttle." Similar to the tactic Iran uses to covertly operate oil tankers to evade U.S. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:30 PM

Trump Warns of 'Obliteration' While Granting Visa to Iran's President: What's Behind It? A subtle shift in current is being detected in U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to the Middle East. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:28 PM

China Rejects EU Demand for Hybrid Car Export Restraints, Calling It a Violation of Market Rules In a statement posted on its website on the 18th in a Q&A format with a reporter, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce stated, "So-called 'voluntary export restraints' seriously violate World Trade Organization rules and run counter to market economy disciplines and the principles of fair competition," adding, "China firmly opposes this." The spokesperson continued, "China's position is consistent," and added, "Any solution between China and the EU must ensure a balance of interests, comply with WTO rules and respective domestic laws, and fully take into account the industrial interests of both sides." Previously, the UK's Financial Times reported that the EU had proposed a plan for China to voluntarily restrict its exports of hybrid vehicles. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:25 PM

Houthi Advance Threatens Vital Revenue Sources, Prompting Reports of Saudi Truce Proposal Yemen's Houthi rebels, who are shaking up the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, are advancing toward oil-rich regions controlled by the Yemeni government and the border with Saudi Arabia. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:16 PM

Warren Buffett, 96, Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman to Become Honorary Chairman According to Reuters and the Associated Press on the 17th , Berkshire announced in a statement that Buffett has stepped down as chairman and has been appointed as honorary chairman. SBS Sep 18, 2026 10:55 PM

Korea-US Foreign Ministers' Meeting Begins... Focus on Hormuz Deployment and US Investment This bilateral meeting between the top diplomats of South Korea and the US comes about seven months since February of this year. SBS Sep 18, 2026 10:53 PM

"Death to America, Israel": Iran Holds Largest State-Sanctioned Rally Since Outbreak of War The largest state-sanctioned rally since the outbreak of war in February has been held in the Iranian capital of Tehran. SBS Sep 18, 2026 6:32 PM

New York Bans YouTube in Schools, Aiming to Curb Screen Overuse 00:00 "No YouTube watching!" 01:24 When did digital devices become widespread? 03:00 Why did New York step in? 05:36 Can we just stop using digital devices? 1. SBS Sep 18, 2026 5:53 PM

The Truth Behind Nepal's 'Compensation Request' Over Floods That Developed Nations Didn't Sign The massive floods that struck Nepal in August resulted in 1,438 deaths and 5,639 missing persons, as of September 15. SBS Sep 18, 2026 5:50 PM

Russia Seizes Nestlé's Local Subsidiary Under Temporary Management Decree Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Russia has placed several Western companies operating locally under government control and subsequently sold them off at bargain prices. SBS Sep 18, 2026 5:42 PM