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"U.S. Urges NATO Allies to Use Defense Budgets to Replace Chinese Equipment" President Donald Trump The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump has urged European NATO member states to use their defense budgets to replace equipment from Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei installed in their communication networks and critical infrastructure, Bloomberg reported on June 7 . SBS Jun 8, 2026 11:12 PM

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi to Visit Europe for G7 Summit According to the report, Prime Minister Takaichi announced her European visit plan during a Liberal Democratic Party executive meeting earlier today, stating, "I would like to strengthen cooperation with other countries from the perspective of Japan's national interest." Kyodo News noted that this will be Takaichi's first attendance at a G7 summit since taking office. SBS Jun 8, 2026 11:05 PM

Xi Jinping Attends Banquet in Pyongyang, Reaches "Important Consensus" with Kim Jong-un Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a welcoming banquet hosted by North Korea on the afternoon of June 8 following a summit between the two leaders in Pyongyang, according to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency. SBS Jun 8, 2026 10:40 PM

EU Sanctions Iranian Individuals and Entities Over 'Strait of Hormuz Blockade' Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced the decision during a press conference held while attending an EU defense ministers' meeting in Nicosia, Cyprus, on June 8 . SBS Jun 8, 2026 10:38 PM

Israel Decides to Halt Attacks on Iran, Continues Conflict with Hezbollah Reuters reported on June 8 , citing an Israeli official, that "Israel has decided to stop its airstrikes against Iran." In relation to this, another Israeli official told Hebrew-language media that "this decision was made following a request from U.S. SBS Jun 8, 2026 10:36 PM

Trump and Netanyahu Hold Phone Call; Israel Yet to Decide on Response to Iran President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Local and international media reported on June 8 that U.S. SBS Jun 8, 2026 10:35 PM

Iran Military Announces Halt to Operations Against Israel Following Trump's Call for Ceasefire President Donald Trump The Iranian military declared a halt to its operations against Israel on June 8 . SBS Jun 8, 2026 10:32 PM

Strong Earthquake Hits Philippines, Leaving Casualties A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines this morning , leaving at least 19 people dead. SBS Jun 8, 2026 9:46 PM

Trump Demands Immediate Ceasefire as Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates Concerns are mounting that ceasefire negotiations could collapse as Iran and Israel exchanged missile fire for the first time since the truce in April. SBS Jun 8, 2026 9:22 PM

Chinese Media Provides Rare Real-Time Coverage of Visit to North Korea: "Intent to Expand Influence" Chinese media outlets are pouring out reports regarding President Xi Jinping's state visit to North Korea. SBS Jun 8, 2026 8:56 PM