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Qatar Summons Iranian Deputy Ambassador Over Attack on LNG Carrier in Hormuz The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a release that it delivered a letter of protest to the Iranian deputy ambassador and demanded an explanation regarding the incident. SBS Jul 8, 2026 4:48 AM

Remains of Former Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Transferred to Shiite Holy Site in Iraq The remains of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei were transferred to Iraq on the evening of July 7 , the fourth day of funeral proceedings, according to Iran's state-run IRIB broadcaster. SBS Jul 8, 2026 4:48 AM

U.S. Revokes Sanctions Waivers on Iranian Oil, Citing Tanker Attacks as "Unacceptable" According to Reuters on July 7 , a U.S. administration official announced the cancellation of the general license previously granted for the sale of Iranian oil. SBS Jul 8, 2026 4:19 AM

Concerns of Collapse at High-Rise Under Construction in Manhattan; Evacuation Orders Issued Residents and occupants in the vicinity of a high-rise building under construction in Manhattan, New York, were evacuated on July 7 after concerns were raised about a potential partial collapse due to buckling steel columns. SBS Jul 8, 2026 3:58 AM

French Far-Right Leader Le Pen Announces Presidential Bid Despite Legal Risks Appearing on the TF1 television network that evening, Le Pen stated, "I am declaring my candidacy for the presidential election, and I will not change my position." Earlier that afternoon, an appeals court sentenced Le Pen to three years in prison, a fine of 100,000 euros (approximately 170 million won), and a 45-month ban on holding public office for the misappropriation of European Parliament funds. SBS Jul 8, 2026 3:57 AM

South Korean Government Urges USTR to Reconsider 'Forced Labor Tariffs' Due to Lack of Evidence USTR The South Korean government has submitted an opinion paper to the United States, arguing that the proposed tariffs on imports of products allegedly made with forced labor lack sufficient evidence and should be reconsidered. SBS Jul 8, 2026 3:55 AM

Prince Harry Loses Lawsuit Against British Tabloid Publisher According to the dpa news agency, the High Court in London dismissed all claims filed by the seven plaintiffs, including the Prince and the singer, against Associated Newspapers on July 7 . SBS Jul 8, 2026 3:54 AM

Russia to Compete in LA Olympics as IOC Lifts Suspension As a result, Russian athletes will be able to participate normally starting from the qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. SBS Jul 8, 2026 2:08 AM

Zelenskyy: "Ukraine Will Be a Source of NATO's Defense Capability" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, which opened on July 7 , and once again appealed for his country's accession to the alliance. SBS Jul 8, 2026 2:07 AM

Trump Admits to Calling FIFA President, Sparking Global Backlash U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that he personally called the FIFA president to request a review of the suspension handed to a U.S. SBS Jul 8, 2026 12:47 AM