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Working-Level Talks Conclude, but Differences Remain on Nuclear Inspections and Frozen Assets Following the high-level talks between the United States and Iran, the first round of working-level negotiations has concluded after just one day. SBS Jun 23, 2026 11:54 PM

'44°C in Paris' Europe Sweltering in Record Heat; Canals Turned Into Swimming Pools A record-breaking heatwave with temperatures soaring above 40°C has blanketed the European continent. SBS Jun 23, 2026 10:25 PM

Iran Foreign Ministry: "Missile Capabilities Are Never Up for Negotiation" During a press briefing on this day, when asked by reporters whether the issue of Iran's missiles had been discussed in follow-up negotiations after the end-of-war agreement with the United States, or if there was any possibility of it being discussed in the future, Baghaei dismissed the notion, stating, "Absolutely not." He emphasized, "Iran's defense and missile capabilities have never been included in our talks, and they will never be a subject of negotiation with any party in the future." Regarding the usage of unfrozen Iranian funds and oil sales revenue, Baghaei explained, "Iran's unfrozen assets are in a state where they can be used freely." In response to remarks by U.S. SBS Jun 23, 2026 7:00 PM

U.S. Court Blocks Trump's 'Voter Verification Database,' Citing Threat to 'Sacred Right' President Donald Trump A U.S. court has put a brake on the SAVE system, a federal database revamped by the Trump administration to verify voter eligibility. SBS Jun 23, 2026 6:37 PM

Group Assault on Sydney Train After Passenger Asks to Lower Music On the night of June 20, at approximately 11:55 p.m., a group of teenagers assaulted a male passenger aboard a T1 Western Line train heading toward Strathfield in Sydney's inner west, Australia. SBS Jun 23, 2026 6:15 PM

Video Mug: The 'Childish' War Between Meloni and Trump President Trump and Prime Minister Meloni, once considered "best friends," have clashed head-on over a truth battle regarding a photo session. SBS Jun 23, 2026 6:06 PM

"Global Economic Crisis?" Trump's 'Idea' Emerges Amid Precarious Situation: "What About the Algal Bloom?" (Trump NOW) U.S. President Donald Trump stated on June 22 that negotiations with Iran are progressing well, while reiterating that he could take military action if Iran fails to keep its promises. SBS Jun 23, 2026 5:22 PM

White House Summons Defense Contractors to Boost Ammunition and Weapon Production President Donald Trump The White House is set to summon defense contractors to encourage an increase in ammunition production, Bloomberg reported on June 23 . SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:58 PM

Trump Excludes Israel from New Deal: Netanyahu's 'Hysterical' Reaction to Being Sidelined The Israeli government is scrambling to devise countermeasures amid concerns that the ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:57 PM

15 Dead in Fire at Animation Training Center in India, Mostly Students According to major foreign media outlets, the fire broke out on June 22 at an animation training center building in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in northern India. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:54 PM