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"Over 5,300 People Still Held Captive in Myanmar Crime Hubs" According to a Reuters report on June 23 , the Thai-based "Civil Society Network for Human Trafficking Victims" stated the previous day that an estimated 5,300 people are trapped in criminal compounds near the Thai border. SBS Jun 25, 2026 5:30 AM

Iranian Foreign Ministry: "U.S. Officials Should Refrain from Contradictory Remarks on End-of-War Agreement" officials are making contradictory statements regarding the memorandum of understanding to end the war. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:57 AM

Global Oil Prices Plummet on Hopes of Resumed Hormuz Shipping, Returning to Pre-War Levels Oil prices saw a sharp decline of around 4% due to expectations of restored transit through the Strait of Hormuz and eased concerns over supply. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:56 AM

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson to Visit South Korea and Japan Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs A senior U.S. State Department official in charge of public affairs is set to visit South Korea and Japan. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:54 AM

Leaders of 5 European Nations Issue Joint Statement: "Support Direct Negotiations Between Russia and Ukraine" This position comes amid growing controversy over how Europe should participate in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:52 AM

Musk Loses 'Trillionaire' Title After SpaceX Stock Plunge Forbes, a U.S. business magazine, reported on June 24 that Musk's net worth was calculated at $962 billion as of the market close on June 23, falling short of the $1 trillion mark. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:50 AM

U.S. State Department Says China's Activities in Waters East of Taiwan "Deeply Destabilizing" State Department expressed concern on June 24 regarding China's repeated deployment of government vessels to waters east of Taiwan under the pretext of marine environmental research, stating that such actions threaten regional stability. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:48 AM

Netanyahu: "Did Not Seek Trump's Permission for June 2025 Iran Strike, Only Informed Him" President Donald Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his claim that he did not seek permission from U.S. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:04 AM

Iran Says IAEA Inspections "Undecided," Trump Insists "U.S. Inspectors Will Be Included" President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump said that American inspectors will be included in the International Atomic Energy Agency inspection team to be deployed to Iran, Fox News reported on the 24th . SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM

NY Primaries Shake Up 'Democratic Mainstream'... Mayor Mamdani Emerges as 'Kingmaker' In heavily Democratic New York, a primary victory often virtually guarantees a win in the general election. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM