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Netherlands Performs First Euthanasia on Child Under 12, Sparking Global Debate Beyond euthanasia for children and adolescents, cases of individuals choosing assisted dying due to reasons such as poverty or a lack of care have been reported, fueling ongoing debates over bioethics around the world. SBS Jun 24, 2026 12:33 PM

Stuck for Nearly Four Months: Rescue Operation Launched for Stranded Ships The International Maritime Organization , a UN agency, has announced the launch of a rescue operation for ships and crew members stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jun 24, 2026 12:13 PM

“Just Google It”: The Absurd Story Behind the 12% Plunge in U.S. Stocks Testimony has emerged revealing that just days before U.S. President Donald Trump announced a reciprocal tariff policy that shook the world in April of last year, the specific tariff rates had not even been finalized. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:40 AM

"No Need for 700,000 Delivery Workers… Complete Replacement" Statement Causes Stir His remarks have drawn attention, as other major big tech entrepreneurs have been hesitant to discuss the impact of the rapid development of artificial intelligence and robotics on the labor market. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:58 AM

Legal Tech Firm Sues Over Trump Administration's Export Ban on Anthropic AI legal technology firm has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's directive that restricts the export of Anthropic's artificial intelligence models. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:16 AM

Is Trump Pivoting to Ukraine? Russia Protests: "US Abandons Role as Honest Broker" President Donald Trump attending the G7 summit Russia has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the mediation role of the United States, following reports that U.S. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:14 AM

IMO Launches Operation to Rescue 11,000 Seafarers Stranded in Hormuz Strait IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stated in a release on June 23 that "this large-scale operation will be carried out in close cooperation with all coastal states in the region, including Iran and Oman, as well as the United States and the maritime industry." "We have secured the necessary safety guarantees and have thoroughly verified safe navigation conditions to support this operation," he emphasized, adding, "We remain committed to ensuring the safety of seafarers and the continuity of global trade." Following the outbreak of war in late February after invasions by the United States and Israel, Iran blockaded the Strait of Hormuz by threatening or attacking vessels. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:07 AM

Train Services Across Germany Halted Due to Communication System Failure Train services across Germany were temporarily halted on the night of June 23 due to a communication system failure, leaving passengers stranded. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:00 AM

U.S. Official: 'Complete Domestic Ownership of AI Hinders Progress; Must Not Discriminate Against U.S. Firms' Department of State's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, speaks at a seminar hosted by the National Bureau of Asian Research on "Digital Infrastructure Security in South Korea's AI Sector" in Washington D.C. SBS Jun 24, 2026 9:34 AM

US Senate Passes Resolution to Block Trump’s Military Action Against Iran After 10 Attempts Senate has passed a resolution to limit President Donald Trump's war powers and block military action against Iran after 10 attempts. SBS Jun 24, 2026 9:26 AM