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Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Interest Rate to 1% Today, Highest Level in 31 Years According to reports from the Nihon Keizai Shimbun and other sources, the Bank of Japan is discussing a 0.25 percentage point hike to its short-term policy rate, moving it from the current "around 0.75%" to "around 1%," during the two-day meeting that began yesterday. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:30 AM

Zelenskyy Proposes End-of-War Talks with Putin: "Let's Meet in the U.S. or France" President Donald Trump turns his attention back to mediating an end to the war in Ukraine following a peace agreement between the U.S. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:30 AM

U.S. B-52 Bomber Crashes Shortly After Takeoff... All 8 On Board Presumed Dead Strategic Bomber B-52 Stratofortress A U.S. B-52 strategic bomber crashed in California on June 15 , and all personnel on board are presumed dead, according to U.S. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:21 AM

Trump Pushes for Iran Reconstruction Fund: Will South Korean Companies Participate? President Donald Trump The Donald Trump administration in the United States is reportedly considering a plan to establish a reconstruction fund worth $300 billion (approximately 454 trillion won), centered on private companies, if Iran agrees to a final peace agreement that includes nuclear negotiations. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:16 AM

Trump Pushes for Iran Reconstruction Fund Involving South Korean Firms President Donald Trump The Trump administration is reportedly considering a plan to establish a $300 billion (approximately 454 trillion won) reconstruction fund, primarily driven by private companies, if Iran agrees to a final peace agreement that includes nuclear negotiations. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:12 AM

SpaceX Stock Soars 40% in Two Days aerospace and AI company SpaceX continued their sharp rally on June 15 , the second day of trading. SBS Jun 16, 2026 8:52 AM

Rising Sun Flag Banned in Stadiums Appears at Japanese Street Cheering Events On his social media account today , Professor Seo pointed out that the Rising Sun Flag appeared during street cheering events in Japan on June 15 during the Group F opening match between Japan and the Netherlands. SBS Jun 16, 2026 8:22 AM

Mother's '3-Second Decision' Saves Daughter from Careening Car A woman is seen helping her young daughter out of a parked vehicle. Suddenly, she scoops the child up in her arms and rushes toward a nearby shop. SBS Jun 16, 2026 8:17 AM

Angler Stunned as 2.6-Meter Great White Shark Emerges from Water This was certainly not the catch the angler had in mind. A heart-stopping moment reminiscent of the movie "Jaws" was captured on a beach in the United States. SBS Jun 16, 2026 8:16 AM

Two Cars Stop in Middle of Highway... Brawl Leaves Windshield Shattered Vehicles driving on the road come to a sudden halt. This was because two cars in front had stopped right in the middle of the highway. SBS Jun 16, 2026 8:13 AM