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Nobel Laureate Machado vs. Trump-Backed Rodríguez: Power Struggle Officialized While opposition leader Maria Corina Machado enjoys widespread popular support, interim President Delcy Rodríguez is aligned with U.S. SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:40 PM

Chinese State Media Claims 'US Trying to Steal South Korea's Shipbuilding Capabilities,' Urges 'Cooperation with Asia' ▲ A 'MASGA' cap released by the presidential office in 2025. Chinese state media… SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:34 PM

Bank of Japan Mainatains Key Interest Rate at 1.25%, Citing Achievement of 2% Inflation Target The Bank of Japan decided to freeze the interest rate with the majority approval of its policy board members at the monetary policy meeting held over a two-day period starting yesterday. SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:30 PM

Seawater Surges Inundate Coastal Cities Amid Flood Warnings [World Report] Swollen seawater swallowed up coastal roads. In residential areas near the ocean, water rose up below the knees, and water even flowed inside homes. SBS Oct 30, 2026 12:45 PM

France on High Alert Ahead of Weekend Protests, Aiming for "Halloween Revolution" Protests by high school students demanding better educational environments have escalated into nationwide unrest in France, with large-scale demonstrations scheduled again for Halloween on October 31. SBS Oct 30, 2026 12:19 PM

S. Korea, Japan to Hold Vice-Ministerial Talks Next Month to Discuss Shuttle Diplomacy The governments of South Korea and Japan are set to hold vice-ministerial talks early next month to discuss schedules for shuttle diplomacy between the leaders of the two countries, Kyodo News reported on the 30th. SBS Oct 30, 2026 11:57 AM

Norway Turns Trump's Insult into Tourism Campaign: "Make Outhouses Great Again" President Donald Trump disparaged Norway as a "shithole country" over failing to win the Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian tourism board wittily responded by showcasing the country's luxury public restrooms. SBS Oct 30, 2026 11:51 AM

Is Netanyahu Extending Political Life Through 'Rigged Election' Claims? Prime Minister Netanyahu is claiming that massive vote rigging took place in this general election, centered around Arab parties in Israel. SBS Oct 30, 2026 11:50 AM

Rumors of Binance Hack Spark Emergency Asset Freezes and Market Drop A Binance spokesperson announced on the 30th local time, "We are aware of reports regarding a potential security issue and are investigating," adding, "At this stage, no impact on user funds has been confirmed, and we will share updates through official channels as soon as they become available." Binance subsequently announced that it had temporarily suspended all deposits and withdrawals as a precautionary measure. SBS Oct 30, 2026 11:47 AM

South Korea, U.S., and Japan Foreign Ministers to Hold Meeting in the U.S. on October 30 Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi pose for a commemorative photo ahead of their meeting in New York, U.S., on October 21 . SBS Oct 30, 2026 11:32 AM