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Six Nations Including UK and France Ban Entry of Israeli Far-Right Minister French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the decision in a post on X that day, stating, "We are imposing new sanctions on those responsible for promoting colonization and violence in the West Bank." Australia, New Zealand, and Norway are also participating in these sanctions. SBS Jun 9, 2026 11:00 PM
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Israel Launches Massive Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Despite Iranian Warning; 8 Dead Just one day after halting hostilities with Iran, Israel has launched massive airstrikes on southern Lebanon, where the pro-Iranian militant group Hezbollah operates. SBS Jun 9, 2026 9:51 PM
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'Finger Hearts' Instead of Symbols: 'K-Culture' Shakes Up Colombian Presidential Race In the Colombian presidential election, Korean cultural content, or K-Culture, has emerged as a key strategy for a presidential candidate. SBS Jun 9, 2026 9:23 PM
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Black-and-White Snack Packaging Appears in Japan Amid 'Naphtha Shock' and Falling Approval Ratings As the war between the U.S. and Iran drags on, Japan is struggling with naphtha supply issues. SBS Jun 9, 2026 9:21 PM
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"You Will Soon Be Alone": Trump Issues Stern Warning as Israel-Iran Attacks Pause Israel and Iran have declared a halt to mutual attacks after engaging in armed clashes despite a ceasefire. SBS Jun 9, 2026 9:18 PM
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"I Love China" Resounds in Pyongyang: A Display of Tight-Knit Ties Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded his two-day visit to North Korea. Meeting in Pyongyang for the first time in seven years, President Xi and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un spent their entire itinerary together, showcasing their close-knit relationship. SBS Jun 9, 2026 9:12 PM
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China Bans New Zealand Lawmakers from Entering Country for One Year After Taiwan Visit For the "offense" of visiting Taiwan, China has imposed a one-year entry… SBS Jun 9, 2026 8:01 PM
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Iran Football Federation Claims World Cup Ticket Allocation Cancelled, Cites 'Political' Motives Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, the Iranian Football Federation announced on June 9 that the match tickets previously allocated to Iran, which is currently at war with the United States and Israel, have been cancelled. SBS Jun 9, 2026 7:49 PM
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Xi Jinping Wraps Up North Korea Visit, Reaching 'Consensus on New Era of Relations' with Kim Jong-un According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, President Xi said during a small-scale luncheon with Chairman Kim at the Kumsusan State Guest House in Pyongyang on Tuesday, "I have reached an important consensus with General Secretary Kim Jong-un on the development of China-North Korea relations in the new era, and also exchanged in-depth views on safeguarding regional and global peace and stability." He added, "Both China and North Korea have deepened their mutual understanding more comprehensively and clarified the direction of future development. SBS Jun 9, 2026 6:24 PM
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Taiwan Foreign Ministry Says South Korean Lawmakers Discussed Geopolitical Challenges; China Protests The ministry stated that Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung hosted a luncheon on June 8 for the visiting South Korean delegation, which included Representative Kwak Sang-eon of the Democratic Party of Korea, Representative Park Soo-young of the People Power Party, and Representative Kim Jae-won of the Rebuilding Korea Party. SBS Jun 9, 2026 5:31 PM
