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66% of Chinese Favor Peaceful Resolution of Taiwan Issue, While 60% of Taiwanese Do Not Trust Trump President Donald Trump to protect Taiwan's interests, according to respective surveys. SBS Oct 7, 2026 4:41 PM

"UK Suffers Around W4 Trillion in Annual Losses Due to Russian Hostile Actions" Citing a report released that day, the FT reported that the UK incurs at least 2 billion to 2.5 billion pounds—approximately 3.545 trillion to 4.43 trillion won—in damages each year from Russia's "hybrid" attacks, which combine various operations such as cyberattacks. SBS Oct 7, 2026 4:25 PM

Nobel Peace Prize Overshadowed by Trump's 'Ghost': Any Choice Will Spark Political Interpretation President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump is not considered a leading candidate for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, but he is casting a heavy shadow over the discussions on selecting the winner, AFP reported on the 7th . SBS Oct 7, 2026 4:06 PM

Houthis Launch Missile Attack on Aden International Airport in Yemen According to the Yemeni Ministry of Transportation, the Houthis attacked Aden International Airport using ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones. SBS Oct 7, 2026 3:58 PM

"Let Iran Destroy LA?" Trump's Remarks Spark Controversy President Donald Trump has sparked controversy with remarks suggesting that it would not matter if Iran were to destroy Los Angeles and San Diego. SBS Oct 7, 2026 3:49 PM

"Is This Really a Real Building?" A Stunning Night View Transforming Germany into a Canvas The Festival of Lights, one of Europe's representative light festivals alongside Lyon in France and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, has opened, illuminating the entire downtown area with fantastic lights. SBS Oct 7, 2026 3:49 PM

Temasek CIO: "Biggest Market Risks Next Year Are AI and Inflation" Rohit Sipahimalani, Chief Investment Officer of Singapore's state-owned sovereign wealth fund Temasek International, stated at the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026 held in Singapore on the 7th local time, "The biggest risk is a downturn in the AI trade, and while it may not happen immediately, there is a sufficient possibility of a shock occurring in 2027." He also pointed to inflation as another core risk factor. SBS Oct 7, 2026 3:27 PM

Ray Dalio Warns: "Approaching the Point Where the AI Bubble Bursts" If interest rates continue to rise, we will reach the point where the bubble bursts." Dalio said, "We are at a point in the cycle before reaching that moment, and in my opinion, we are approaching that point closely." These remarks come as Big Tech companies are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into AI infrastructure capital expenditures, increasingly relying on debt financing to fund those expenses. SBS Oct 7, 2026 3:15 PM

Cruising the Strait of Hormuz for 70 Million Won: Danger Pay for Oil Tanker Captains Skyrockets Amid Iranian Attacks According to industry insiders, shipowners are offering massive amounts of "hazard pay" to keep crews working in the dangerous waters. SBS Oct 7, 2026 2:53 PM

WHO Requests Information from Russia on Reports of Second Staff Patient in Suspected Plague Lab Accident World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated in a post on the social media platform X on the 6th that the organization has requested additional information from Russia regarding "media reports about the cause of the severe pneumonia, the pathogen that triggered public health measures, and another staff member suffering from pneumonia of unknown origin." Urging Russia to disclose information, Director-General Tedros stated, "To clarify conflicting reports and accurately assess potential public health risks, it is essential to share information in a timely, complete, and transparent manner in accordance with the International Health Regulations ." According to reports compiled so far, an accident occurred on September 25 when Daria Shipilova , a female employee working at a laboratory of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, accidentally broke a test tube containing live pathogens. SBS Oct 7, 2026 2:35 PM