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US CDC Officially Ends Emergency Response to Atlantic Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has decided to officially end its emergency response following the hantavirus outbreak linked to an Atlantic cruise ship, the Wall Street Journal reported on June 24 . SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:48 PM

China to Enforce 'Ethnic Unity Law' Next Month; Taiwan Concerned Over Extraterritorial Provisions According to China’s state-run China News Service on June 24, Hu Weilie, Vice Minister of Justice, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that the extraterritorial application clause of the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress is "a normal legislative activity carried out by a sovereign state in accordance with the law and is in line with the basic principles of international law." The law, which was passed by the National People's Congress in March and will come into effect on July 1, aims to strengthen the sense of community among all Chinese people, including the 55 ethnic minorities. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:44 PM

Israel Reaffirms Stance Against Withdrawal from Lebanon, Raising Questions for U.S.-Iran Negotiations Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reaffirmed the stance that the military would not withdraw from southern Lebanon during a public discussion at a conference held in Tel Aviv on June 24 , stating, "The Israel Defense Forces are prepared, and we will not back down." Minister Katz added, "We have made it clear that we will not withdraw under any circumstances, and as of now, the U.S. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:40 PM

Potential 'Wing Cracks' in Airbus A380: 16 Aircraft Including Emirates to Undergo Inspection According to the report, EASA stated on the same day that "the cracks found in certain aircraft are considered to potentially compromise the structural integrity of the wing," adding that "additional special detailed inspections must be performed to address the potential unsafe condition." A total of 16 aircraft are subject to additional inspections under this directive. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:44 PM

US Temporarily Waives Sanctions on Iranian Crude, Allowing Up to 4.7 Trillion Won in Revenue Over 60 Days The measure is estimated to allow Iran to generate up to $3.06 billion (approximately 4.71 trillion won) in additional revenue over a 60-day period, offering a lifeline to the Iranian economy, which had been pushed to the brink of collapse by the war. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:38 PM

Iran and Gulf Nations Push for Talks on 'Strait of Hormuz Tolls' The initiative aims to discuss the issue of toll collection, which Iran is pushing for while asserting its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, while also fostering a reconciliatory atmosphere with Gulf nations that were divided by the conflict. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:31 PM

Trump Says Iran Informed U.S. It Is Not Collecting 'Straits of Hormuz Tolls' President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump stated on June 24 that he received notification from Iran that no fees are being collected for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:19 PM

Turkish Police Kill IS Operative in Ankara Ahead of NATO Summit According to local media reports, including the Demirören News Agency, on June 24 , a police special operations unit raided a hideout in the Haymana district on the southern outskirts of Ankara on the morning of June 23, leading to a shootout. SBS Jun 24, 2026 8:59 PM

Netanyahu Concludes Testimony in Corruption Trial After 98 Sessions Over 18 Months In his final testimony in court on this day, Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly launched a fierce attack against the prosecutors who indicted him. SBS Jun 24, 2026 7:35 PM

Iranian Negotiator: "Agreement to End War Is a 'Declaration of U.S. Defeat'" and Iran to end the war is a "declaration of U.S. defeat." In a speech delivered in Azerbaijan and broadcast on Iranian state television, Speaker Ghalibaf addressed the Memorandum of Understanding reached through Pakistani mediation, stating, "The Islamabad Memorandum is not a result of pressure or coercion, but a product of the resistance and authority demonstrated by the brave Iranian people." He explained, "That is why the Islamabad Memorandum has become a declaration of U.S. SBS Jun 24, 2026 7:35 PM