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South Korea and Mongolia Elevate Rare Metal Cooperation Committee to Ministerial Level to Strengthen Critical Mineral Ties South Korea and Mongolia have agreed to elevate the Korea-Mongolia Rare Metal Cooperation Committee, previously operated at the vice-ministerial level, to a ministerial-level consultative body co-chaired by ministers from both countries, with the first meeting scheduled for the second half of this year. SBS Jul 10, 2026 12:39 PM

New Jersey Police Officer Charged After Leaving K-9s to Die in Patrol Car According to The New York Times , the Salem County Prosecutor's Office announced on July 7 that Sergeant Cody Henderson, 41, of the Salem County Sheriff's Office, has been charged with animal cruelty and other offenses. SBS Jul 10, 2026 12:26 PM

China, Russia, and Iran Accused of Exploiting AI Data Center Debate to Fuel U.S. Division According to The New York Times on July 9 , an analysis of state-run media and social media from China, Russia, and Iran conducted this year by the risk intelligence firm Alethea has uncovered evidence that these countries are using the controversy surrounding AI data center expansion to stir discord within American society. SBS Jul 10, 2026 11:18 AM

Unknown U.S. Songwriters File Lawsuit Alleging Plagiarism in BTS's 'SWIM' Billboard, a U.S. music industry magazine, reported on July 9 that three songwriters—Steve Cooper, John Sandler, and Graylyn Johnson—filed a lawsuit the previous day, claiming significant similarities between BTS's SWIM and their own demo track of the same name. SBS Jul 10, 2026 11:09 AM

Japan to Reduce Social Insurance Premiums for Working Generation, Increase Burden on Elderly According to the Asahi Shimbun on July 10, these measures are included in the draft of the "Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform," commonly known as the "Honebuto Policy," which the government plans to finalize at a cabinet meeting later this month. SBS Jul 10, 2026 10:50 AM

8 Indicted for Plotting Terror Attack at White House: "Planned to Kill Trump, Netanyahu, and Others" President Donald Trump meeting with UFC fighters at the White House. Eight individuals have been indicted on charges of conspiring to commit a terrorist attack at a martial arts event held at the White House, according to reports from the Associated Press and other outlets on July 9 . SBS Jul 10, 2026 10:50 AM

US Media Outlets Accuse OpenAI of Concealing Evidence in Lawsuit, Seek Sanctions media outlets, including The New York Times , have requested that the court impose sanctions on AI company OpenAI, alleging that the firm has maliciously obstructed the legal process. SBS Jul 10, 2026 10:49 AM

"I've Never Seen Such Crazy People": Trump Fed Up with Iran… "Was Our Plane in Danger?!" Assassination Lists Surface (Trump NOW) U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on July 8 that "Iran called a little while ago" and that "they are desperate to make a deal," following two consecutive days of military exchanges between the U.S. SBS Jul 10, 2026 9:38 AM

Israel Reportedly Shared Intelligence with U.S. on Iran's Plot to Assassinate Trump Israel has obtained intelligence regarding an Iranian plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump and shared the information with the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on July 9 . SBS Jul 10, 2026 9:18 AM

SK Hynix Sets ADR Offering Price at $149, Second-Largest IPO in U.S. History The offering consists of 177.9 million ADRs. Through this offering, SK Hynix will raise a total of $26.507 billion (approximately 40 trillion won). SBS Jul 10, 2026 9:10 AM