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Burning Vehicles, Choking Tear Gas: Violent Protests Ahead of G7 Summit On June 14 , one day before the opening of the Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Évian-les-Bains, violent protests involving tear gas and water cannons erupted in nearby Geneva, Switzerland. SBS Jun 15, 2026 7:23 AM

Trump Announces Deal with Iran: "Strait of Hormuz to Open Without Tolls" Negotiations to end the war between the United States and Iran have just been concluded. SBS Jun 15, 2026 7:11 AM

Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Beirut, Iran Warns Negotiations 'Impossible' Israel claims its latest strike was a retaliation against attacks by the pro-Iranian militant group Hezbollah. SBS Jun 15, 2026 6:12 AM

"Signing Delayed by a Few Hours… Israel's Airstrike Is Truly Frustrating" Amid an atmosphere where a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran was nearing completion, Israel launched an airstrike on Lebanon. SBS Jun 15, 2026 6:09 AM

Who Benefited from the SpaceX IPO? From an 83-Year-Old Fund Manager to a 27-Year-Old Employee Following the successful initial public offering of aerospace company SpaceX, attention is turning to the various beneficiaries beyond CEO Elon Musk, who has become a "trillionaire." The Wall Street Journal reported on June 14 on those who invested early in SpaceX's success and reaped significant profits, ranging from executives and investors to employees and universities. SBS Jun 15, 2026 5:12 AM

Japan Deploys 'Bear-Chasing Drones' Amid Rising Bear Attacks Japan, currently struggling with frequent bear sightings, has begun deploying drones, alongside robots and artificial intelligence , to prevent bear-related damage. SBS Jun 15, 2026 4:56 AM

Swiss Voters Reject Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million Foreign media outlets, including Bloomberg, reported that the proposal—which aimed to control the total national population to ensure it does not exceed 10 million by 2050—was defeated in a referendum held on Sunday, June 14 , with 45% in favor and 55% against. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:18 AM

Iranian President Says Supreme National Security Council Supports Dialogue with U.S. According to AFP, the remarks by President Pezeshkian, who is classified as a "moderate," come after hardliners recently criticized the negotiating team regarding ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:14 AM

Trump Says He Was "Angry" Over Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon, Delaying Peace Deal Signing President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Israel's airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on June 14 , and called for restraint from all parties, including Israel. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:12 AM

Lebanon Conflict a New Variable? Trump Calls for Restraint as He Prepares to Sign Deal President Donald Trump As an agreement between the United States and Iran regarding the end of hostilities and denuclearization appears imminent, armed conflict surrounding Lebanon has emerged as a new variable. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:08 AM