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Iran Foreign Ministry: Final Talks to Be Decided After Evaluating 'MOU Implementation' Over Coming Days delegation in Doha, Qatar. However, the ministry stated that it plans to evaluate the implementation of the terms of the previous Memorandum of Understanding over the coming days, and based on this, decide on the timing and format for negotiations toward a final agreement with the United States. SBS Jul 1, 2026 1:17 AM

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Bans on Transgender Students in Female Sports Teams Are Valid Supreme Court ruled on June 30 that it is valid to prohibit transgender individuals from participating in female sports teams at schools. SBS Jul 1, 2026 1:15 AM

North Korea and China Hold 'Party Building Experience Exchange' in Pyongyang North Korea and China held an event in Pyongyang to share their respective experiences in party building to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese Embassy in North Korea announced on June 30. SBS Jul 1, 2026 1:15 AM

Bomb Blast in Monaco Residential Area Leaves Ukrainian 'Pro-Russian' Tycoon and Wife Critically Injured An explosion at a residence in Monaco on June 29 left a Ukrainian tycoon and his family, who were suspected of having close ties to Russia, seriously injured, according to reports from AFP, French newspaper Le Figaro, and other outlets. SBS Jul 1, 2026 1:13 AM

Simulation: South Korea Expected to Manage Supply Disruptions in Strait of Hormuz Through August The report, released by the U.S. consulting firm The Asia Group on June 30 , reached this conclusion after conducting 50 simulations over a 180-day period, based on data as of June 11, to account for various potential scenarios in the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jul 1, 2026 1:11 AM

"10,000 Body Bags Prepared"... Heavy Rain Forecast Adds to Venezuela Earthquake Crisis Recovery efforts following the earthquake remain slow, and with aftershocks and heavy rain forecast for Venezuela, there are growing concerns over further damage. SBS Jul 1, 2026 1:08 AM

New York Stocks Open Higher on Tech Strength The three major U.S. stock indices opened higher, bolstered by strength in technology stocks. SBS Jul 1, 2026 12:59 AM