Trump Promises Long Speech at U.S. 250th Anniversary Event Amid 40°C (104°F) Heatwave in Washington D.C. for the event marking the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence and founding. SBS Jul 3, 2026 4:47 AM
U.S. Rejects ICC Jurisdiction: A Preemptive Move Against Potential Prosecution of Trump? The U.S. Department of Justice announced on July 2 that it will not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court over U.S. SBS Jul 3, 2026 3:41 AM
Canada Pushes for 'Global Defense Bank' Launch... Potential South Korean Participation Isabelle Hudon, CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada and the lead negotiator for the multilateral initiative, stated, "Our goal is to have the list of founding members ready by the NATO summit." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been pushing for the establishment of a 'Defence, Security and Resilience Bank' as part of a call for an alliance of middle powers to counter the erosion of the U.S.-led global order. SBS Jul 3, 2026 2:39 AM
WHO Declares End to Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, that "the final contact of a person exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has completed their quarantine and returned home after testing negative." "There have been no additional cases reported since May 25," Director-General Tedros said. SBS Jul 3, 2026 2:24 AM
Survivor Spotted Signaling from Beneath Shopping Mall Rubble In Venezuela, where a national period of mourning has been declared for earthquake victims, the dramatic rescue of a survivor has captured global attention. SBS Jul 3, 2026 1:49 AM
U.S. Leads the Way in Regional Decentralization: What Is the Secret to Synergy? There is a country that has been implementing a policy of dispersing semiconductor plants across the nation even before we did: the United States. SBS Jul 3, 2026 1:21 AM